{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69719be46ce75da7d82aed46/69854f25ba7d04f1d4e22ca3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"4. From Detention To Degree: A Chance For Every Child ","description":"<p>As a nine-year-old, George was facing expulsion from primary school. Now he's a university leader, opening doors for students of all backgrounds.</p><p><br></p><p>Distinguished Professor George Williams AO shares his journey from&nbsp;\"juvenile delinquent\" to Vice-Chancellor, starting with one teacher who changed&nbsp;his life trajectory.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Plus,&nbsp;demographer&nbsp;Dr Liz Allen returns to talk about the educators and moments that transformed her path&nbsp;– from homeless&nbsp;at 16&nbsp;to completing&nbsp;a&nbsp;PhD.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they make the case for why Australia&nbsp;needs a fairer education system and better support for students, no matter their life circumstances.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>CREDITS&nbsp;</p><p>Narrator: Sarah Macdonald&nbsp;</p><p>Audio production: <a href=\"https://www.mylkmedia.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mylk Media</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Series producers: Jacqui Ooi, Carla Horton, Kim Batchelor, Kristina Warne&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Theme music written and performed by Faith&nbsp;Kayrooz&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To learn how you can help young Australians&nbsp;realise&nbsp;their potential, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thesmithfamily.com.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>​</p>","author_name":"The Smith Family"}