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Hosted by Ricky Esterquest · society · EN-US
Welcome to "Towards Better," the podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals, inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and vital roles, transforming communities throughout Australia, and making life better for everyone. Each month, we'll bring you fresh and captivating content, sharing the insights and narratives of local visionaries, community connectors, and dedicated changemakers creating a positive impact on people or planet. For all the stories, links, and additional content, visit our website at towardsbetter.com.au . Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin for even more engaging content. Thank you for tuning in and joining us on this journey towards better communities across Australia.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
30%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to "Towards Better," the podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable individuals, inspiring stories, innovative ideas, and vital roles, transforming communities throughout Australia, and making life better for everyone.
Towards Better is hosted by Ricky Esterquest. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Building Welcoming Communities for People with Disability | Ric Thompson" (25 September 2026, 17 minutes), "Creating Inclusive Futures Through STEM: Sarah Chapman on Empowering Girls and Communities in Regional Australia" (24 January 2026, 43 minutes), and "Connecting Learners to Futures: How AAE Group Helps Local Business, Neuro-Diverse Learners & Careers" (14 December 2025, 59 minutes).
Towards Better publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 46 episodes.
Booking probability for Towards Better is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Towards Better requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Towards Better's contact route on record: public web form.
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Ricky Esterquest hosts Towards Better, a society podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #2
How do we build communities that welcome people with disability as full citizens, not clients of services? In this episode, Ricky reads Ric Thompson's paper Maximising Citizenship Through the Development of Welcoming...
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Creating Inclusive Futures Through STEM: Sarah Chapman on Empowering Girls and Communities in Regional Australia In this episode of Towards Better , Ricky is joined by Sarah Chapman, Founder of STEM Changemakers...
Episode #2
In this episode of the Towards Better Podcast , we sit down with Liam Thomas from All Access Education Group (AAE Group) to explore inclusive education, neurodivergent learning, and how stronger connections between...
Episode #1
Episode Title: Digitising Dreams: Rob Birnie on Bridging the Digital Divide with LiteHaus International Description: From a single laptop donated from a garage in 2017 to a mission of digitising a million dreams by 2027...
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Episode Title: Work, Life & IBD: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Invisible Conditions Episode Description: Living with an invisible illness like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes with unique...
Episode #7
Welcome to this episode of the Towards Better Podcast ! I’m excited to have Margaret Rodgers , the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Resource Unit (CRU) , joining us today. CRU is a remarkable organization...
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Welcome to today’s episode of the Towards Better Podcast ! We’re excited to be joined by Kosta and Jules , the passionate owners of King Konz School of Music , Townsville’s largest dedicated private music school. King...
Episode #6
Podcast Episode Title: Redefining Roles: How Explore Property Munro & Co's Customized Employment Partnership is Transforming Work Podcast Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the innovative collaboration...
Episode #4
"Welcome to today's episode of the Towards Better Podcast titled 'Fostering Cultural Safety and Inclusion: A Conversation with CIC.' I'm your host, Ricky Esterquest, and today we're honored to have with us Theresa...
Episode #3
OVERVIEW In this three-episode series, I have the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Schubert and Michael Bromage about the fascinating world of makerspaces in North Queensland. Andrew, a Technical Project Manager and...
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OVERVIEW In this three-episode series, I have the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Schubert and Michael Bromage about the fascinating world of makerspaces in North Queensland. Andrew, a Technical Project Manager and...
Episode #1
🌟 Discover the power of Customized Employment! 🌟 In a recent podcast episode, Ricky delved into the concept of customized employment—a game-changer in creating inclusive workplaces for individuals with significant...
Episode #3
Laura Carcary, founder of My Money Means. Laura teaches children all about money. She have developed some resources for children and families to use to help them teach children all about money. Laura is a qualified...
Episode #2
Kate Pearce, founder of Nutrition Queensland and Healthy Little Eaters, has a unique story. With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, Kate decided to pursue further studies to become a registered...
Episode #1
On todays episode I am joined by Luke Harlen from The Wellbeing Trainer The Wellbeing Trainer helps individuals and companies grow their wellbeing muscles so they can be proactive with their mental health and get...
Episode #15
Mike Dyson Mike teaches social and emotional intelligence to educational and corporate leaders. Over the last 10 years he has facilitated group conversations with all kinds of people on all kinds of difficult topics...
Episode #14
Website: NDE Collective Instagram: NDE Collective (@nde_collective) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NDE.Collective LinkedIn...
Episode #13
Meet Natalie Siagian; A Creative rebel with a cause, Creator, Community Builder & Fun ADHD Founder of The Personhood, a humanistic and colourful creative community for creators who want to connect, accelerate passion...
Episode #12
On today’s podcast we’re joined by Fiona Pilchowski. Fiona runs a local business called Messages on Hold Townsville, but her history of work in the community sector and a passion for community development recently led...
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Shakira completed her Bachelor of Science (Zoology) degree at James Cook University in 2010 and holds a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management. She has over 15 years experience in environmental management...
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Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Skinesis & Sarah Chapman London
men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach, and evolutionary guide, University of Montevallo
All Access Education Group
LiteHaus International
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