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Letters From Home

Amanda Ferrari
Boarding School
Homesickness
Education
Boarding Schools
Australian Boarding Schools
Parenting
Education Choices
Social Media
Australian Boarding Schools Association
Boarding School Life
Cultural Diversity
Boarding Education
Friendship
Dubbo, Australia
Migrant Experience
Australia
Rural Education
Boarding School Expo
Mental Health
Screen Time

Welcome to Letters from Home, a podcast dedicated to Australian boarding families. Hosted by Amanda Ferrari, the show explores all aspects of boarding life - from packing for the first time to life as a boarder & beyond. Amanda interviews graduates who share how boarding shaped their lives, with families about their journey to and through boarding school, speaks with schools about their unique pro... more

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Latest Episodes

You Just Make It Work - OneMum's Journey Through Loss, Boarding School and Bush Resilience

What happens when the life you planned changesin an instant?

For Sophie Elliott, the answer has been onestep at a time.

Born and raised on a cattle station ... more

In Part Two, Amanda and Annabel continue their conversation, exploring academic struggles, learning support, friendships, confidence and the lessons boarding school taught that continue to shape Annabel's life today.

Now a paediatric occupational th... more

Over the years I've interviewed hundreds of parents, educators, boarding staff and former boarders. I've spent countless hours talking about homesickness, transition, resilience and what it means to send your child away from home.

But today I'm sitt... more

As we continue travelling throughout regional New South Wales and Queensland for our Boarding Schools Expo events, we’re revisiting some of the conversations from the vault that continue to resonate deeply with families researching boarding school.

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Recent Guests

Annabel Ferrari
Pediatric occupational therapist, running her own business
Episode: What It Really Feels Like to Leave Home at 12 - The Boarding School Conversation We Never Had - An honest conversation with my daughter Annabel Ferrari.
Robert Bevern
Guest; police officer and parent who shares his family's boarding journey
Police Force (Australia)
Episode: From “Absolutely Not” to Thriving at Boarding School…The Rainy Day in Dubbo That Changed Everything with Robert Bevern
Lisa Green
Single mum and educator sharing her boarding journey
Independent family advocate; educator
Episode: Just Go and Ask the Question – A Dubbo Mum’s Boarding School Journey with Lisa Green
Angie Nisbet
Rural woman with a background in farming and media; host of Married To The Land
Married To The Land
Episode: When Schools Travel the Distance Too - Why Access to Education Matters in the Bush: with Angie Nisbet
Peter Debus
Managing Director of PrincipleFocus
PrincipleFocus
Episode: From the Archives: Peter Debus - The Very Personal Decision of Choosing Boarding School
Ruby Riethmuller
Founder of Womn-Kind
Womn-Kind
Episode: From Boarding School to Womn-Kind: Ruby Riethmuller Is Changing Lives
Tina Clifton
Vet and farming family member, mum of two
Self; DPIRD (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)
Episode: When the Local Fit Isn’t the Right Fit: with Tina Clifton
Duncan Taylor
Advocate for rural education; leader in Country Universities Centre Network
Country Universities Centre, Isolated Children's Parents Association (ICPA)
Episode: When Education Opens the Gate: with Duncan Taylor
Bec Climie
Remote postie and community builder
Kainuna-McHinley mail run, Julia Creek, North Queensland
Episode: The Postie with the Mostie: The 600km Mail Run with Bec Climie

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Amanda Ferr ar i
Host of Letters From Home

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • A beautiful interview

    Loved listening to your chat with Annabel. She is truely amazing as are you all. Thankyou Amanda for your conversations . Hooked. !!! I hated sending my kids away to school but so grateful to be able to give them that opportunity. Much love😍 Janell x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NellyWalgett
    Australia5 days ago
  • New Boarder Mum

    Hey, just wanted to say how much I am enjoying the content as a ‘soon to be’ boarder mum in 2025!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    not a girl janet
    Australia2 years ago

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The show foregrounds rural voices and real family experiences, which resonates with people considering boarding.
Guests offer diverse perspectives on education access and community support in regional Australia.
Sponsorships and resources mentioned feel relevant to families navigating long-distance schooling.
Notable for combining personal storytelling with tangible steps like scholarships and expo events.
Listeners appreciate the practical guidance for boarding transitions, especially around emotions and logistics.

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What My Daughter Never Told Me About Boarding School Part 2
Q: Moving on from that part about your professional expertise, Annabel, which I just love. I want to ask about the academic struggle. You did struggle. And I want to ask how that felt. Did you ever feel not smart enough, or was it something that you just recognized that you had to get through?
Annabel confirms she felt not smart, explains moving from a small primary school to a large secondary school and being placed in the lower classes, and discusses how the learning support system and hard work helped her progress, eventually leading to strong results by year 12.
From Collie to the Classroom Paddock: Lara’s Leap to Boarding
Q: What's the one piece of advice you'd give to younger borders who are worried about homesickness?
It's completely normal to feel homesick; talk to older students and friends about it, and remember that you're not alone in feeling this way.
From Collie to the Classroom Paddock: Lara’s Leap to Boarding
Q: How do you stay in touch with your family and friends back home, and does that help with homesickness?
I make regular phone calls a couple of times a week or daily, and we share videos and photos which helps me feel connected and less like I'm missing out.
From Collie to the Classroom Paddock: Lara’s Leap to Boarding
Q: Were you aware before you started boarding that this would be your path, or was it a last-minute decision?
It was very last-minute; no one in my family had gone to boarding school, so it wasn't an option we initially considered until we looked at local high schools.
From Collie to the Classroom Paddock: Lara’s Leap to Boarding
Q: What was the hardest part about leaving home for boarding school and what helped you get through that?
Homesickness and feeling a bit lost were hardest, but staying busy and keeping in touch with family and friends helped a lot and kept me grounded in why I chose boarding.

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This show centers on Australian boarding families, exploring the realities of moving children into boarding environments, navigating school choices, scholarships, and long-distance life. Many episodes spotlight the emotional journeys of parents and students, the practicalities of choosing fits, access to education in rural regions, and the role of community networks, events, and support programs in making boarding feasible and beneficial. A notable thread across episodes is generosity of lived experience—parents, caregivers, and alumni share how boarding shapes independence, wellbeing, and future opportunities, often highlighting resources like scholarships, expos, and regional education initiatives that help families make informed decision... more

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1. Annabel Ferrari
2. Robert Bevern
3. Lisa Green
4. Angie Nisbet
5. Peter Debus
6. Ruby Riethmuller
7. Tina Clifton
8. Duncan Taylor

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