In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Fahey, a psychologist specialising in trauma recovery and behavioural interventions for young people. As a mother of five former boarders, Dr. Lisa brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table—making her insights invaluable for families navigating the boarding journey.
This chat focuses on how parents can best support their children as they transition into secondary school, a shift that can feel overwhelming—especially for young boarders adjusting to a new environment, academic pressures, and increased independence. Dr. Lisa shares practical strategies to help parents instill confidence, set positive routines, and provide the right emotional backup.
This particular topic is featured on our Australian Boarding Schools Summit this year too, you can register for that via our website boardingexpo.com.au, and watch on demand at a time that suits you.
We hope you take away some great insights from this conversation with Dr. Lisa.
Thank you to Courtney Dunn for editing this podcast episode.
