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Scott chats to Nikki from Down Syndrome Western Australia about DSWA and the difference they can create with the Telethon Beneficiaries Grant they receive. *In this episode Scott and Nikki chat about their annual event Step UP! the dates discussed were correct for 2021. Please check their website for up to date information https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/wa In this episode Nikki also talks about the Regional Outreach program they would like to run in the future, we are very happy to say DSWA has received the grant for the 'Regional Outreach' program to go ahead in 2022.

At the end of 2021 Scott and his friends had a chat about what Year 10 was like for them. Study (or lack there of for Scott) became important as they took on their first lot of exams. There were masks, lockdowns and a River Cruise along the way as everyone tried to find balance between school, study, sport, out of school commitments, work and having time to catch up with friends. They have a chat about the things that did and didn't help them through it all.

On WA Day, June 7th 2021 Scott completed his 12th Great Walk/8th 42.195km Marathon down the Koolyanobbing Road to raise money for Telethon. It was his toughest challenge yet. Being sick in the week leading up to it triggered his asthma and his lungs were struggling. Scott knew that if he went ahead there was no way he could make the 6 hour record time he was aiming for. He thought about it and decided his time wasn’t what was important, doing what he could to help was and while he wouldn’t be able to push for a record time he hoped he would be able to complete the Marathon. It was his little brother Damien's 5th year setting the pace. In this episode Damien and Scott have a chat about the lead up to the Marathon and what happened on the Marathon day. If you would like to make a donation towards Scott's Telethon Total to help sick kids and babies please visit his website www.scottsgreatwalk.com Thank you

Scott chats to his friends about the year that was 2020 (and what a year it was)! Covid, Year 9, online learning, subject selection, the anticipation of exams in Year 10 and more. *this episode was recorded in December 2020 with the intention of uploading before Christmas. In true 2020 style we were delayed due to things out of our control and we are happy to finally be able to share it with you now

2020 is a year that's been filled with uncertainty, lockdowns and social distancing. One thing that remained the same was Scott completing his Great Walk for Telethon. On WA Day, June 1st Scott completed his 7th Marathon/11th Great Walk for Telethon. It was a battle for Scott to get through the 42.195km as he pushed himself past his limits to try and achieve a new record finish time. In this episode Scott's little brother (and Marathon Pacesetter) Damien asks Scott about the Marathon Day. It also includes recordings Scott took throughout the Marathon. As we get further into the Marathon you can hear Scott's realtime, raw and honest account of the toll the challenge takes on him and his body. If you would like to make a donation towards Scott's Telethon Total to help sick kids and babies please visit his website www.scottsgreatwalk.com Thank you

While Scott was in Canada for Christmas he had a chat to his Aunt Matee and Uncle Braye about their journeys from High School, to Uni, to the workforce, to pursuing their dreams of acting which has taken them from Perth, Western Australia to Vancouver, Canada. It wasn't the path they thought they would take when they were in High School but it shows that the best laid plans (or in some cases undecided plans) can end up taking you to places you hadn't even imagined yet.

This is the 3rd of 3 episodes where Scott will chat to some Year 8 students about what Year 7 was like for them. They chat about their first day of High School, homework, studying, friends, lockers, timetables and give some advice to future Year 7's. After chatting with these kids Scott realised he wasn't alone in how he was feeling throughout his first year of High School.

This is the second of 3 episodes where Scott will chat to some Year 8 students about what Year 7 was like for them. They chat about their first day of High School, homework, studying, friends, lockers, timetables and give some advice to future Year 7's. After chatting with these kids Scott realised he wasn't alone in how he was feeling throughout his first year of High School.

This is the first of 3 episodes where Scott will chat to some Year 8 students about what Year 7 was like for them. They chat about their first day of High School, homework, studying, friends, lockers, timetables and give some advice to future Year 7's. After chatting with these kids Scott realised he wasn't alone in how he was feeling throughout his first year of High School.

Scott has a chat to his friend Professor Andrew Whitehouse who is the head of the Autism Research Team at the Telethon Kids Institute. They chat about his journey through High School, how he became a Professor and also go through some questions about Autism. Professor Whitehouse shares some wise words about finding out who you are, changing career pathways and the importance of Kindness and Courage, not just through your school years but your whole life.

For some kids starting High School will also mean starting Boarding School. They may live a long way away from their High School so they have to leave their family and home and go and live at their school during the Term time. Can you imagine having to live at school? It can be very difficult, although there are positives too. In this episode Scott chats to his Dad (Gary) and Uncle Toddy who became friends back in 1996 when they started Boarding School together and they share their experiences and stories as they reflect back on their 5 years of Boarding.

Your High School Journey can be tough sometimes and happiness can be hard to find. In this episode Scott chats with Julian and Robbie from Happiness Co about their High School journeys, what happiness means to them and the skills we can all find within ourselves to help us through tough times. Trigger Warning: This podcast episode mentions Australia's high youth suicide rate and cyber bullying. If you need support at anytime please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.