Podcast

Podcast – Cross-Sector Conversations

Real Voices. Real Schools. Real Leadership.

Welcome to Cross-Sector Conversations, the official podcast of the Queensland Association of Combined Sector Leaders (QACSL). This series brings you authentic, insightful, and inspiring discussions with school leaders, education experts, and thought leaders from across Queensland and beyond.

What’s It All About?

Cross-Sector Conversations explores the unique world of combined sector education — from the vast complexities of leading P–10/12 schools, to the grassroots innovation happening in rural and remote communities, to the scale and ambition of large urban colleges.Our goal? To share stories, spark ideas, and shine a light on the remarkable leadership happening in schools that span across early years, primary, and secondary education.

Why Listen?

Each episode will feature:
  • Interviews with School Leaders from diverse settings across Queensland
  • Deep Dives into Practice, exploring what works in curriculum, culture, wellbeing and workforce
  • Thought Leadership, featuring academics, department representatives, and educational changemakers
  • Honest Conversations about the realities, opportunities and challenges of leading in the combined sector
Whether you're running a small K–10 in the outback or a thriving urban P–12, this podcast is for you.

New Episodes Monthly

Episodes drop once a month and are available wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen right here on our website or via links in our monthly newsletter.

Want to Get Involved?

Have an idea for an episode or want to nominate a guest? We’re always looking for great stories and powerful voices from the field. Please contact us to share your ideas — we’d love to hear from you.