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Inspired by Yarra

Rev Paul Joy

Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.

156 - IBY Gavin Balharrie (YOG 1993)

Episode 156: Gavin Balharrie (YOG 1993) - National Director, WT Australia"Yarra never saw me as deaf...I was part of normal student life."For more information and to view the recording, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Nov 5, 2025

54 min

155 - IBY Damien Nicks (YOG 1990)

Episode 155: Damien Nicks (YOG 1990) - CEO and Managing Director, AGL"My basketball coach was a big support and she gave me the confidence to challenge myself on and off the court."Fore more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Oct 20, 2025

39 min

154 - IBY Ashley O'Connor (YOG 1995)

Episode 154: Ashley O'Connor (YOG 1995) - Managing Director – Head of Investment Strategy, APAC "The strong culture we had at Yarra remains today.”For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Oct 7, 2025

54 min

153 - IBY David Olsen (YOG 1981)

Episode 153: David Olsen (YOG 1981) - Managing Director, Indoor Outdoor Imports"I enjoyed being at Yarra and my children have enjoyed being here too."For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Sep 16, 2025

42 min

152 - IBY Luke Gillies (YOG 1999)

Episode 152: Luke Gillies (YOG 1999) - Operations Manager, Snooze"Yarra continues to produce great people."For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Aug 26, 2025

48 min

151 - IBY Peter Yaacoub (YOG 2015)

Episode 151: Peter Yaacoub (YOG 2015) - Teacher"The doors are always open at Yarra. So many YOGs come back to the school and stay involved."For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Aug 4, 2025

44 min

150 - IBY Felicity Race (YOG 1988)

Episode 150: Felicity Race (YOG 1988) - National Commercial Manager"Yarra always had opportunities."For more information, please go to wwww.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jul 22, 2025

58 min

149 - IBY Paul Fildes (YOG 1974)

Episode 149: Paul Fildes (YOG 1974) - Family Law Specialist"There were a lot of new and enthusiastic teachers at a new school."For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jul 1, 2025

53 min

148 - Linda Burchett (YOG 2016)

Episode 148: Linda Burchett (YOG 2016) - Doctor and Paediatric Trainee"I'm still friends with many of the Yarra staff and students today."For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jun 17, 2025

54 min

147 - IBY David Spaulding (YOG 1978)

Episode 147: David Spaulding (YOG 1978) - CEO and Industrial Chemist“A group of us still catch up from Yarra and the camaraderie that has lasted from then to now is terrific.”For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Jun 5, 2025

54 min