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Little People, Big Lessons

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

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27:22

#7 When Experience Meets Its Perfect Purpose with...

Little People, Big Lessons ·

2025/11/25

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...

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#6 Why Listening Matters More Than Teaching with...

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2025/11/18

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...

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38:23

#5 Custom Made Education For Those Who Matter with...

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2025/11/11

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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42:31

#4 Seventeen Years of Fighting for Normal with...

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2025/11/04

Sherrie and Teneille McBain have been navigating the aftermath of a leukaemia diagnosis since Teneille was one year old. Now 17, their journey reveals truths most people never consider: treatment ends, but the educational impacts don't. Getting diagnoses for "late effects" proved nearly impossible. Finding the right school environment took years. In this raw, honest conversation, mother and daughter share what they wish others understood about life after childhood cancer, the gaps in the syst...

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29:40

#3 Connection Before Content with Stuart Shields

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2025/10/28

“Connection before content, every single time”, are words Stuart Shields lives by. Stuart spent over 20 years in classrooms before burning out completely. The system that measured success through test scores felt increasingly at odds with what students actually needed. Then came an unexpected invitation to work with kids affected by cancer, not as a tutor, but as something more. Stuart talks honestly about his journey from disillusionment to purpose, why he builds mock murder scenes to teach ...

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34:14

#2 The Bridge Between Broken and Better with Brooke...

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2025/10/22

Brooke Phillips thought she understood what children needed after cancer, until she watched future colleague and friend, Caroline, work in her classroom. What she witnessed changed everything. As a teacher, she saw firsthand how a dedicated advocate transformed not just one student's academic performance, but his entire sense of self. Now working as an advocate herself, Brooke shares what it's like to stand on both sides of that relationship, the humbling lessons she's learned from the famili...

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44:25

#1 The Missing Piece Nobody Built with Kylie Dalton...

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2025/10/14

Kylie Dalton, CEO & Founder and Louise Shedden, Program Manager & Co-Founder, witnessed a devastating pattern, when childhood cancer treatment ended, the educational support vanished. But the cognitive effects, learning gaps, and emotional trauma remained. In this premiere episode, Kylie and Louise share the raw story of building Back on Track Foundation from the ground up. They reveal the families who taught them what was truly needed, and why survivors don't just need academic catch...

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Little People, Big Lessons Trailer

Little People, Big Lessons ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to Little People, Big Lessons! This season, we're shifting the spotlight to the extraordinary people behind the Back on Track program - the educators, mentors, founders, and advocates who dedicate their lives to empowering childhood cancer survivors and their families. Hosted by Cassie Silver, join us as we celebrate the champions of hope who make recovery and resilience possible. Powered by Back on Track Foundation and proudly supported by Alike. Subscribe now and be inspired by the ...

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48:48

Life Over Fear: Levi's Journey

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2025/07/31

When 11-year-old Levi was diagnosed with rare and aggressive T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, his mum Vee faced a choice: live in fear or choose life. On this episode of Little People, Big Dreams, hear how one family's decision to say "yes" instead of "no" transformed their cancer journey. Discover the dramatic lifestyle changes that helped Levi's recovery, the heartbreak of losing friendships, and how "chemo fog" derailed his education but not his dreams. This is a story about dancing wi...

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30:41

"Fair-Haired Hero: Finlay Higgs' Fight

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2024/08/13

In our upcoming episode, we are honoured to share the powerful story of Katie and her brave son, Finlay Higgs. Diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk Hepatoblastoma at just 18 months old, Finlay has faced unimaginable challenges, including 11 rounds of intensive chemotherapy, nine surgeries, and multiple stays in intensive care. Despite enduring over 80 doses of chemo and countless scans and transfusions, Finlay remains a beacon of strength, earning the title of his parents' “fair-haired hero.” Joi...

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28:56

Starlit Dreams: Marley Brown's Journey Beyond Cancer

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2024/08/06

Join us in our next episode as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Marley Brown. Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at just 15 months old, Marley faced numerous challenges that impacted his early development. Despite these obstacles, Marley has never lost sight of his dreams. Now with the invaluable support of the Back on Track program, Marley is on a path to becoming a theoretical physicist or astrophysicist. Discover how this remarkable program is empowering Marley with the...

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33:56

Family Drive: With The Devantiers'

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2024/07/30

In our next episode, we welcome the Devantier family for an inspiring story of resilience and unity. Join mum Amy, Liam, and his siblings as they share their heartfelt accounts of Liam's cancer journey. Discover how the program "Back on Track" is not only providing Liam with the crucial support he needs but also uplifting and supporting the entire family. Through their shared experiences, the Devantier family reveals the strength, love, and hope that keeps them moving forward together.Support...

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44:00

Beyond Survival: With Claire & Barry

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2024/07/23

In this poignant episode of "Little People, Big Dreams," we welcome Claire Gould and Barry Bauckham, parents who have bravely navigated their daughter Nova's 2.5-year battle with leukemia. Claire and Barry share their deeply personal journey, from the heart-wrenching moments of diagnosis to the arduous treatment process. As Nova returns to school post-treatment, they shed light on the challenges she faces, from learning difficulties to bullying. Claire and Barry candidly discuss the often ove...

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55:41

Healing Beyond Cancer: Jenny Davies' Journey and...

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2024/07/17

On this episode of "Little People, Big Dreams," we sit down with Jenny Davies, a dedicated PhD researcher at Curtin University who has been profoundly touched by childhood cancer. Every year in Australia, around 770 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer. With increasing incidence and survival rates, more families are contending with life post-childhood cancer. Jenny's research focuses on the significant psychological distress experienced by mothers of children with cancer, hi...

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51:39

Courage Unleashed: Tremane Baxter-Edwards' Fight and...

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2024/07/10

In the second episode of "Little People, Big Dreams," we sit down with the remarkable Tremane Baxter-Edwards. At just 17, Tremane has already overcome incredible adversity, battling abdominal Burkitts Lymphoma since the tender age of three. Hailing from the Ngarinyin and Walmajarri tribes of the Kimberley region, his story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Tremane opens up about his journey, the challenges he faced, and how his experiences have shaped him into the ...

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Little People, Big Dreams with Louise Shedden

Little People, Big Lessons ·

2024/07/03

"Little People, Big Dreams" is the exciting second season of the Australian podcast series "Little People, Big C," where we kick things off with an inspiring conversation featuring Program Manager Louise Shedden. To understand Louise's passion, you only need her in the hot seat for a few minutes. In this episode, she unpacks the transformative Back on Track program, celebrating the remarkable students and families currently supported. Louise shares where these resilient young individuals are ...

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38:17

Episode 11. Tegan Connolly

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2023/05/30

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Episode 10. Dr Willem Joost Lesterhuis

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2023/05/25

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39:09

Episode 9. Jane Hunt

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2023/05/16

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19:53

Episode 8. Kylie Dalton

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2023/05/10

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