Dr Ella Dixon sits down with Dhungutti man Maurice Kelly, suicide prevention officer to talk about this journey growing up in Kempsey, his university experiences and his work now in the community. Join us for their conversation. 

Please note that is episode mentions drugs and alcohol. 

Dr Ella Dixon sits down with Cindy who has recently graduated from university, and one of the first at the CUC Macleay Valley. Cindy never finished high school, but as a uni student she is a high achiever and not afraid of hard work. Cindy went back to uni as a mature age student after running property and being a mum. After taking a leap and doing a Special Tertiary Admissions Test Cindy has seen so much success, both big and small. Join us for their conversation.

Dr Ella Dixon sits down with Elisha, a passionate, hard-working and thriving nursing student at Charles Sturt University. Her care for others, and empathy for those around her have made her a positive member of the community in Kempsey. Elisha makes time for her fellow students and will always take the time to listen to others, even while juggling study and being a single mum of two. Her journey shows enormous resilience. Join us for their conversation.

Dr Ella Dixon sits down with Kinne Ring, Centre Manager at the Country Universities Centre Macleay Valley to talk about her journey in Higher Education from school through to university. Kinne grew up in Kempsey and understands the challenges of growing up in the area. The pair also discuss the Regional University Centre program and the impact it has on regional Australia. Join us for their conversation.