Little People, Big Lessons
Welcome to "Little People, Big Lessons", the podcast celebrating the extraordinary educators, mentors, founders, and advocates who dedicate their lives to empowering childhood cancer survivors and their families through the Back on Track Foundation.
These aren't just professionals, they're champions of hope, architects of resilience, and catalysts for transformation. Working alongside young cancer survivors and their families, they create pathways to healing, growth, and dreams rekindled. Their work is profound, their impact immeasurable, and their stories deserve to be heard.
Hosted by TV presenter and journalist Cassie Silver, Season 3 dives deep into the hearts and minds of the leaders who make recovery possible. Discover what drives them, the moments that changed everything, and the innovative approaches they bring to helping young people reclaim their futures. Each episode reveals the passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication required to walk alongside families through their most challenging journeys.
This season is proudly supported by Alike WA.
About the journey: Season 1, "Little People, Big C," introduced listeners to Australian families sharing their courageous battles with childhood cancer.
Season 2, "Little People, Big Dreams," followed survivors and their families as they navigated recovery and pursued their aspirations through the Back on Track program. Now, in Season 3, we honour the people who make it all possible.
Tune in to be inspired by the dedication and heart of those changing lives, one lesson at a time.
Little People, Big Lessons
Beyond Survival: With Claire & Barry
In this poignant episode of "Little People, Big Dreams," we welcome Claire Gould and Barry Bauckham, parents who have bravely navigated their daughter Nova's 2.5-year battle with leukemia. Claire and Barry share their deeply personal journey, from the heart-wrenching moments of diagnosis to the arduous treatment process. As Nova returns to school post-treatment, they shed light on the challenges she faces, from learning difficulties to bullying. Claire and Barry candidly discuss the often overlooked struggles of finding support and acceptance after cancer. Join us to hear their moving story of resilience, love, and the ongoing fight for understanding and support in the aftermath of childhood cancer.