No Ordinary People tells the stories of the people quietly changing Australia. Hosted by Jade Harley, each episode features a founder, leader or changemaker working to create better futures for children and young people. Through honest conversations about purpose, community, resilience and social impact, we explore what it really takes to turn hope into action.
Creating Safer Futures for Women and Children | Nicole Yade, WAGEC
"Why doesn't she just leave?" It's a question we hear far too often. But for women experiencing domestic and family violence, leaving is rarely simple, and safety doesn't automatically begin once someone walks out the door. In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Nicole Yade, CEO of the Women and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC), to unpack some of the myths surrounding domestic and family violence and explore what it really takes to create safety, healing and lasting change. ...
24 Sept 2026
No Ordinary People - Indigenous Literacy Foundation: What If Literacy Isn't What We Think It Is?
For many Australians, literacy is seen as a simple measure of reading and writing. But what if literacy is also about identity, belonging, culture, and the ability to see your own story reflected in the world around you? In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Ben Bowen, CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), to explore the powerful connection between language, culture, and opportunity. Ben's journey to leading one of Australia's most impactful literacy organisati...
24 Jul 2026
No Ordinary People - Project Rockit: Igniting Bravery In Young People To Stand Up Against Bullying
One in four young Australians still report being bullied, yet so many school “anti-bullying” approaches struggle to create any real shift. It raises a bigger question about what we’re missing — and why the message so often lands without changing behaviour. In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Rosie Thomas OAM, co-founder and executive director of Project Rockit, to explore bullying as more than isolated incidents — but as a culture shaped by repeated behaviour, power imb...
29 Jun 2026
No Ordinary People - Mirabel Foundation: Seeing the Children Addiction Leaves Behind
When a child loses a parent due to illicit drug use, the silence around it can be as heavy as the loss itself. Stigma keeps so much unsaid, and children are left to navigate grief and confusion without the words or support to make sense of it. In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Jane Rowe, the founder and CEO of the Mirabel Foundation, to talk about the often unseen impact of parental substance use on children, and the grandparents and kin who step in, often overnight, ...
1 Jun 2026
No Ordinary People - Raise The Age, NSW: Why Australia Still Locks Up 10-Year-Olds
A country that prides itself on fairness still locks up children as young as 10. That single reality cuts through the noise of “youth crime wave” headlines and forces a deeper question: what does it say about us when punishment becomes the default response to children facing deep disadvantage? In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Emily Mayo from the Justice and Equity Centre and the Raise the Age NSW campaign to unpack what’s really driving youth justice in Australia, an...
13 May 2026
No Ordinary People - The Pyjama Foundation and the 'Power Of One Hour'
A child in care looks you in the eye and asks, “How much do you get paid to do this?” That single question gets to the heart of what kids in out-of-home care often miss most: a dependable adult who chooses them, consistently, without a transaction attached. In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Bronwyn Sheehan OAM, founder and CEO of the Pyjama Foundation, to explore how one hour a week can rebuild trust, support early literacy, and gently shift the trajectory for c...
17 Apr 2026
No Ordinary People - How MMAD (Musicians Making a Difference) Uses Music And Mentoring To Transform Young Lives
In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Dominic Brook, founder of MMAD (Musicians Making a Difference), to explore how love, resilience and external belief can combine to change the course of a life. Dom grew up with a single mum doing her best under complex and often difficult circumstances. While love was always present, stability and consistency weren’t always possible — a reality shared by many families navigating structural and social pressures. A turning point came wh...
19 Feb 2026
No Ordinary People - MissingSchool: Why the Education System Is Failing 40% of Our Kids and How We Can Fix It
In this episode of No Ordinary People, Jade sits down with Megan Gilmour — 2025 ACT Australian of the Year, co‑founder and CEO of MissingSchool, and the powerhouse driving a national movement to end school isolation. When Megan’s son Darcy survived a life‑threatening illness, she witnessed something far more invisible and devastating than the medical crisis — the sudden erasure of belonging. Cut off from school, friends and identity, Darcy’s fight for life became a fight for connection. And t...
27 Nov 2025
No Ordinary People - The Kindness Factory: The Transformative Power of Kindness with Kath Koschel
In a world where adversity often seems insurmountable, Kath Koschel's story stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. From breaking her back twice to losing her partner, Kath's journey is a testament to the human spirit's ability to rise above challenges. Her experiences led her to found the Kindness Factory, a global movement that has inspired millions to engage in acts of kindness. Kath's life took a dramatic turn when she faced unimaginable physical and emotional challenges. Yet, instead ...
30 Oct 2025
No Ordinary People - KidsXpress: How A Child’s Last Wish Built A Lifeline For Thousands
A child’s final wish became a blueprint for change. Host Jade Harley sits down with KidsXpress founder and CEO Margo Ward to chart the journey from “play lady” in a hospital ward to leading a nationally recognised, trauma‑informed model that embeds expressive therapy in schools and communities across Australia. Margo shares how music, art, dance, and drama help children regulate, reconnect, and recover when words aren’t enough, and why consistent, long‑term presence beats quick fixes every ti...
19 Sept 2025
No Ordinary People - Down the Track: Empowering Marginalised Youth
In this episode of No Ordinary People, host Jade Harley speaks with Lana Masterton, founder and CEO of Down the Track, a grassroots organisation based in Lake Cargelligo, NSW, dedicated to supporting disengaged and marginalised youth in remote communities. Lana shares her personal journey and the deep challenges faced by young people in her region - many of whom are impacted by trauma, poverty, racism, and exposure to family and domestic violence. Through innovative, culturally respectful pro...
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