5. Raising Aspirations: A Village Of Support To Help Kids Thrive

2026-02-15

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We visit a school that's setting its students up to dream big, work hard and become ‘all they can be’, with a village of support behind them.Principal Alison Forthuber is determined to ensure every child feels seen and valued, sharing why high expectations, early intervention and holistic support matter.Meanwhile, Kate, a mother of three, opens up about how wider community support ensures her children can shine at school – and the programs that make a big difference to their education.CREDITS Na...

We visit a school that's setting its students up to dream big, work hard and become ‘all they can be’, with a village of support behind them.

Principal Alison Forthuber is determined to ensure every child feels seen and valued, sharing why high expectations, early intervention and holistic support matter.

Meanwhile, Kate, a mother of three, opens up about how wider community support ensures her children can shine at school – and the programs that make a big difference to their education.

CREDITS

Narrator: Sarah Macdonald

Audio production: Mylk Media

Series producers: Jacqui Ooi, Carla Horton, Kim Batchelor, Kristina Warne

Theme music written and performed by Faith Kayrooz

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