Brand Tas

"We broke the world record. But it’s not just about being the best in the world. It’s when your dad hugs you and kisses you and tells you he loves you — mate, it gives me goose pimples even thinking about it."

"I started out thinking CHaPS was just about weighing babies, and then I started doing pracs with this amazing nurse. She had so much knowledge and was supportive of the families. It made me such a better parent."

"We have nature at our fingertips. We can use that to do something really exciting at our school. If we have good knowledge of what’s in the curriculum and know the right questions to ask, it can lead us to exciting child-led learning opportunities outdoors."

"The idea that it takes a village is true in every aspect. Kids need strategic people placed around them to create that more complex support network. So much of learning is about self-esteem."

"When I was nine, I had this social worker. It blew my mind. This woman, who had no reason to care for me, showed me love. I remember her like it was yesterday. I became a social worker because of her. She changed the entire direction of my life."