Podcast

Jeff Kennett AC speaks with Dr Ray Swann on what it takes to be a good man these days. He shares his experience growing up and offers advice to his 14-year old self. As founding Chairman of beyondblue, Jeff speaks on his aspirations to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community. 

Jeff Kennett AC is a former Australian politician who was the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999 and a current media commentator. Prior to this, he forged a career in advertising following a successful stint in the military. He is the president of the Hawthorn Football Club and chair of The Torch, an organisation providing support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria through cultural and arts vocational programs. He is the founding chairman of beyondblue, a national organisation ‘working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community’. Jeff and his wife Felicity are the proud parents of four children.

Show Notes:

01:06 – Introduction
01:33 – Finding your own voice
04:26 – Values and confidence
05:51 – His background
07:35 – Beyond Blue
09:22 – Advice for dealing with stress and anxiety
13:11 – Children in politics
15:23 – What it takes to be a good man
16:54 – Future for young Australians, dealing with change
18:36 – A story he would share with a young boy

Links:

• Beyond Blue
• Jeff Kennett
• Hawthorn FC