Little People, Big C

About Little People, Big C

Welcome to "Little People, Big Lessons", the podcast celebrating the extraordinary educators, mentors, founders, and advocates who dedicate their lives to empowering childhood cancer survivors and their families through the Back on Track Foundation. These aren't just professionals, they're champions of hope, architects of resilience, and catalysts for transformation. Working alongside young cancer survivors and their families, they create pathways to healing, growth, and dreams rekindled. Their work is profound, their impact immeasurable, and their stories deserve to be heard. Hosted by TV presenter and journalist Cassie Silver, Season 3 dives deep into the hearts and minds of the leaders who make recovery possible. Discover what drives them, the moments that changed everything, and the innovative approaches they bring to helping young people reclaim their futures. Each episode reveals the passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication required to walk alongside families through their most challenging journeys. This season is proudly supported by Alike WA. About the journey: Season 1, "Little People, Big C," introduced listeners to Australian families sharing their courageous battles with childhood cancer. Season 2, "Little People, Big Dreams," followed survivors and their families as they navigated recovery and pursued their aspirations through the Back on Track program. Now, in Season 3, we honour the people who make it all possible. Tune in to be inspired by the dedication and heart of those changing lives, one lesson at a time.

Publisher

Cassie Silver

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2023

Latest episode

25 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Nov 2025

   #7 When Experience Meets Its Perfect Purpose with Caroline Crofton

   Caroline Crofton knows that being an Education Advocate means being part tutor, part mentor, part listener, and knowing which role is needed in any given moment. She builds relationships with entire families, not just students, because she understands that cancer affects everyone. Working alongside classroom teachers, she creates bridges between hospital experiences and homework assignments, between what was lost and what's still possible. Caroline shares her approach to rebuilding confidence...

2. 

   18 Nov 2025

   #6 Why Listening Matters More Than Teaching with Janelle Eddy

   Janelle Eddy has spent over 30 years in classrooms, from her first teaching post in the UK, to remote mining towns in the Pilbara, and she's discovered something wonderful: the best learning happens when you follow where a child's curiosity leads. On this episode of Little People, Big Lessons; Janelle explains how she's seen countless education trends come and go, but one truth remains constant: when children feel genuinely seen and heard, when they're given space to explore and teach y...

3. 

   11 Nov 2025

   #5 Custom Made Education For Those Who Matter with Marita Putland

   Marita Putland didn't become a teacher until she was 40 and she's learned that sometimes arriving late to your calling means you bring exactly what's needed. From primary schools to the justice system, she's taught in settings that shaped her understanding of what students truly need. Now, she brings the wisdom of a mother, grandmother, and experienced educator to families navigating recovery. Marita shares why sometimes a student just needs someone to listen, how she creates space for both c...

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