Inspiring Stories

About Inspiring Stories

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences. The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills. Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide. If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo. Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au (mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au) For more information, visit our website https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series (The%20Inspiring%20Stories%20podcast,%20hosted%20by%20Professor%20Natalie%20Hannan,%20Associate%20Dean%20of%20Diversity%20and%20Inclusion%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Melbourne’s%20Faculty%20of%20Medicine,%20Dentistry,%20and%20Health%20Sciences,%20is%20recorded%20on%20the%20ancestral%20lands%20of%20the%20Wurundjeri%20Woi%20Wurrung%20people.%20%20%20This%20series%20illuminates%20the%20path%20towards%20gender%20equity,%20diversity,%20and%20inclusion%20in%20academia,%20through%20candid%20conversations%20with%20leaders%20like%20Melbourne%20Lord%20Mayor%20Sally%20Capp,%20Associate%20Professor%20Misty%20Jenkins,%20and%20Professor%20Jane%20Gunn,%20who%20share%20pivotal%20moments%20and%20profound%20insights%20from%20their%20careers%20by%20amplifying%20diverse%20voices%20and%20lived%20experiences.%20%20%20The%20series%20empowers%20listeners%20to%20challenge%20existing%20paradigms,%20foster%20inclusivity,%20and%20cultivate%20leadership%20skills.%20%20%20Each%20episode%20invites%20you%20to%20join%20a%20community%20dedicated%20to%20driving%20positive%20change%20and%20nurturing%20a%20culture%20of%20belonging%20within%20educational%20institutions%20worldwide.%20%20https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series)

Publisher

Natalie Hannan

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Sept 2020

Latest episode

9 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Dec 2024

   What is a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This? With Professor Doris Young

   This inspiring conversation with Professor Doris Young, a trailblazer in General Practice and Family Medicine. As a woman from a culturally diverse background, she overcame barriers to lead groundbreaking initiatives in healthcare and academia over her 40-year career. From her pioneering role as the Foundation Chair of General Practice at the University of Melbourne to advancing healthcare equity and innovation in Asia, Professor Young’s story is one of resilience, courage, and lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about her remarkable journey and insights. This episode was recorded on 10 December 2024 --- Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au (mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i (https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   18 Nov 2024

   Nurturing Tiny Lives – Leadership and Research with Big Impact with Professor Alicia Spittle

   Discover how Professor Alicia Spittle’s groundbreaking research is transforming care for infants and children at high risk of neurodevelopmental impairments. From preterm babies to those with cerebral palsy, she shares insights on early intervention and targeted care to improve developmental outcomes. As Associate Dean of Research and a globally recognised leader, Professor Spittle blends professional expertise with personal connection to disability, driving impactful paediatric innovations. Tune in to learn how her work is giving children the best start in life. This episode was recorded on 19 November 2024 --- Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au (mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i (https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   14 Oct 2024

   Empowering Women’s Health: Embracing Ageing and Changing the Conversation Around Menopause with Professor Martha Hickey

   Professor Martha Hickey, a renowned expert in women’s health, as we explore the transformative power of embracing ageing and breaking the stigma around menopause. In this episode, we discuss Professor Hickey's groundbreaking research, including her work on the first Core Outcome Set for Menopause (COMMA) and her leadership in the global Menopause Priority Setting Partnership (MAPS). Beyond her scientific contributions, Professor Hickey is using art to challenge societal views on ageing, encouraging women to see it as a natural and beautiful process. Tune in to discover how we can all feel more comfortable in our bodies as we age and empower women’s health. Additionally, learn about new leave provisions supporting staff through menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, and gender affirmation, aimed at improving wellbeing and reducing stigma in the workplace. This episode was recorded on 15 October 2024 --- Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au (mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au) The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i (https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.