Conversations At Government House

Justin Langer | Aussie Cricket LEGEND.Australian cricketing legend Justin Langer is in the spotlight for this latest Conversation at Government House. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s best opening batsmen, and without doubt one of the nation’s most successful coaches, his is a story driven by belief, loyalty, pure grit and unrelenting determination.In this chat with the Governor we’re taken inside the heart and mind of one of the world’s great sports stars, in a conversation where nothing is off limits.This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Internationally acclaimed writer, actor, comedian and director, Ben Elton is a man of many talents and many layers and in this wonderful conversation with the Governor you get to hear and share many of them. Enjoy the chat.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-writer-producer-comedian-ben-elton/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Professor Peter Klinken is Western Australia’s Chief Scientist – a role he has held for nearly 8 years, having been reappointed three times.He is a man who quietly, yet effectively works to support, build and catapult the scientific innovation and achievements of Western Australia onto the world stage, and he is the Governor’s special guest today on ‘Conversations at Government House’.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-was-chief-scientist-professor-peter-klinken-ac/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

2021 Young West Australian of the Year and Founding Director of Walk Free, an international human rights organisation against modern slavery, WA’s Grace Forrest is a force to be reckoned with. This is a compelling and fascinating conversation recorded as a part of Youth Week 2021.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/grace-forrest-young-west-australian-of-the-year-speaks-with-the-governor-during-youthweekwa/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

NAIDOC Week was the catalyst for the Governor’s Conversation with Aboriginal mental health champion Professor Helen Milroy and what a fascinating conversation it turned out to be, in which we learned so much about her work, her culture and the importance of country.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-with-professor-helen-milroy/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

The first West Australian to hold the position of Artistic Director for Perth Festival Iain Grandage has well and truly put his talented stamp on this premiere cultural and artistic event. He begins this chat with the Governor talking about the thrill of receiving a major award for a very popular community-based festival event.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-mr-iain-grandage/This podcast was a co-production by Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

When Dr Richard Walley was named the 2021 WA Senior Australian of the Year it was one of many accolades awarded to a man who is unrelenting in his passion and promotion of Aboriginal culture and community. In this chat with the Governor Dr Walley shares his thoughts on his life journey, nurtured and guided by his ancestors before him.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-dr-richard-walley/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

We blasted into space near the end of 2021 when Curtin Professor Phil Bland and team successfully launched the first of a number of tiny satellites into space. It was a massive leap for WA’s space aspiration, an exciting build-up to launch and one well worth reliving in this Conversation at Government House.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-heading-into-space-with-professor-phil-bland/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Sharyn O’Neill is WA’s State Recovery Controller, our Public Sector Commissioner, and also a leader in shaping WA’s public school system as the former Director General of the Education Department.She has and continues to dedicate her career to public service, from beginnings in regional schools, to leading the state through the COVID crisis which she talks about in this catch up with the Governor in the early days of the pandemic’s impact on WA.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-ms-sharyn-oneill-state-recovery-controller-wa-public-sector-commissioner/This podcast was a co-production by Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Professor Gordon Flake | Chief Executive Officer of the Perth USAsia CentreWhen it comes to understanding Western Australia’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific region Professor Gordon Flake is the go-to expert.The founding CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre, he brings over three decades of foreign policy experience to the role.In this episode of Conversations at Government House, he shares some fascinating insights into how his upbringing on a Navajo Indian reservation, his family, and his faith helped shape his career. He also sheds some light on WA’s ever-increasing role as a global strategic hub.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-professor-gordon-flake-perth-usasia-centre-ceo/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Professor David Shirley, Executive Dean, - Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts - or WAAPA - is internationally acclaimed. Responsible for developing many of Australia’s best actors, dancers, musicians, directors, producers, technicians, administrators and designers.It’s where stars such as Hugh Jackman, Lucy Durack and Tim Minchin began their journey towards stellar careers, and where thousands since have launched on successful pathways across the globe.In this Conversation with the Governor, we hear from the man carrying the responsibility of WAAPA’s continued success on his shoulders, their Executive Dean Professor David Shirley.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-waapas-executive-dean-professor-david-shirley/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

In 2020 Professor John Newnham was named the Senior Australian of the Year for his work in modern obstetrics. He is one of the world’s leading authorities in the prevention of pre-term birth, and has been instrumental in placing Western Australia at the forefront of global research in this area.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-professor-john-newnham-am-leader-of-modern-obstetrics/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studioswww.barefootmedia.co

Lee Musumeci is a quiet achiever, a steadfast champion for children living with a disability and those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. She is the Principal of Challis Primary School, a school doing incredible things for its students and its families.This conversation – and the role music plays in the success of Challis – was the inspiration behind the Governor and Ms Annus starting up a music in education program at Government House.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/lee-musumeci-principal-of-challis-primary-school-chats-with-the-governor-as-part-of-the-conversations-at-government-house-series/This podcast was a co-production by Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

When it comes to West Aussie culinary royalty, Kate Lamont is right up there. An author, successful businesswoman, tourism advocate and Member of the Order of Australia. So much story to tell in this Conversation at Government House recorded at a time when COVID was in early stages and impacting so greatly on the industry she loves.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/food-wine-and-the-swan-valley-kate-lamont-am/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Greg Hire is one of WA’s favourite basketball sons, a four-time NBL Championship player with the Perth Wildcats. In this fascinating chat with the Governor we learn so much about another side to this sporting role-model, a West Aussie full of compassion who dedicates his life to helping young people navigate their challenges with mental health.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-former-wildcat-champion-greg-hires-mission-to-save-young-lives/This podcast was a co-production by Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Craig Hollywood, 2022 WA Australian of the Year Local Hero and Founder of Short Back & Sidewalks.Seven years ago Craig Hollywood had an idea about haircuts. It was a simple idea and one that this Scottish-born civil engineer, and part-time radio host and DJ wasn’t even sure would actually work.With the help of a few barber friends and a whole swag of enthusiasm, Craig set up a makeshift barbers shop in a Perth carpark and Short Back & Sidewalks – a service offering free haircuts to Perth’s homeless – was born.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/conversations-at-government-house-was-local-hero-2022-craig-hollywood/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

Professor Jeremy Nicholson heads the Australian National Phenome Centre, a centre that has never been more important than it is now, as WA, Australia and the world continue to deal with the ever-changing impact of COVID.His research into Long COVID, from the very start of the pandemic, has been crucial in shaping how governments, and experts, respond to the long-term health impacts of the virus.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/professor-jeremy-nicholson-director-australian-national-phenome-centre-pro-vice-chancellor-health-sciences-murdoch-university/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

He’s a triple Olympian, world record holder, Celebrity Masterchef winner and a well-known WA restaurant owner. Eamon Sullivan has ridden the wave of success both in the pool and in business, and the Governor caught up for a chat at a time when the impact of COVID was throwing everyone some pretty tough life lessons.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/sneak-peek-governor-speaks-with-eamon-sullivan-about-life-after-elite-sport/This podcast was a co-production by Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

A great friend of the Governor and Government House, Emeritus Professor Colleen Hayward has brought so much knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and language to everyone who meets her, or hears her Welcome to Country. In this conversation she shares some of the wonderful history of Noongar language with the Governor and its significance on the journey to reconciliation.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/governor-in-conversation-with-professor-colleen-hayward-am/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios

As we get ready to once again experience the work of globally renowned conductor Asher Fisch, with his upcoming West Australian Symphony Orchestra concerts, we look back at a conversation he had with the Governor late last year. Sharing his love for music, aboriginal culture, regional audiences and WA’s world-class performers.Watch the full conversation at the Government House website.https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/in-conversation-with-asher-fisch-and-a-podcast-for-a-special-anniversary/This podcast was a co-production between Barefoot Media Co. and Flint Studios