TEDxJohn Paul College - John Paul College VIC
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TEDxJohn Paul College - John Paul College VIC
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TEDxJohn Paul College
Inspire - Igniting Curiosity, One Idea at a time
John Paul College is proud to host a TEDx JPC event, joining the global movement committed to sharing “ideas worth spreading.” This special evening will provide a select group of students and staff with the opportunity to present inspiring ideas, explore thought-provoking concepts, and contribute to a strong culture of learning and leadership.
Featuring John Paul College students, students from other local secondary schools, and a John Paul College alumnus, the event will showcase ideas designed to spark critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful conversation.
Each speaker has been carefully selected to share a unique and compelling perspective, and the College looks forward to welcoming both the school and wider community to this inspiring event.
Abigail, Year 11
Women's Health: Show Me the Money!
Women’s health continues to be significantly underrepresented in medical research, with serious conditions often receiving less funding, slower diagnosis pathways, and fewer treatment options compared to other areas of medicine. This imbalance raises urgent questions about how research priorities are set - and who they are really serving.
In her talk, Abigail explores why these gaps exist in medical research and funding, and what needs to change to ensure healthcare systems better reflect and support over half the global population.
Dr. Xavier Busuttil-Crellin
The ABC’s of medicine life and death
Xavier Busuttil-Crellin explores how foundational medical principles are applied in high-pressure environments where clinicians must balance knowledge, judgement and humanity in life-and-death situations.
Sydney, Year 10
The Invisible Scoreboard
Success is often measured through visible achievements - grades, awards, wins - but these external markers don’t always reflect true personal growth. Many of the most meaningful developments happen quietly, through consistency, resilience and everyday effort that often goes unnoticed.
Sydney explores how we define success and challenges audiences to reconsider what progress really looks like beyond traditional measures of achievement.
Harlene, Year 12
Rewire Your Mind to Rewrite Your Future
The brain is not fixed - it is constantly adapting and reshaping itself in response to experiences, environments and decisions. This concept of neuroplasticity shows that personal change is not only possible, but ongoing throughout life.
Harlene explores how understanding the science of the brain can empower individuals to take control of their habits, mindset and future direction.
Oliver, Year 11
It’s Time to Pull Your Head Out of the Sand
Politics is often seen as distant or irrelevant, but in reality it influences almost every part of daily life - from education and healthcare to rights and opportunities. When people disengage, decisions are made without their voices being heard.
Oliver explores why civic participation matters, the risks of political apathy, and the power individuals hold to create change through awareness and action.
Paige, Year 7
Why do we break the rules?
Rule-breaking is often seen as simple defiance, but psychological research suggests the reasons are far more complex. Factors such as identity formation, social influence, and changing cultural expectations all play a role in shaping behaviour - especially during adolescence.
Paige explores the psychology behind rule-breaking and challenges audiences to rethink stereotypes about young people and their decision-making.
Maxwell, Year 11
A System of Inequality
Inequality is often seen as an unfortunate by-product of capitalism, but is it actually built into the system itself? The structures that shape how wealth is created and distributed may not just allow inequality to exist - they may actively produce and sustain it.
Maxwell explores the foundations of economic inequality, challenging audiences to consider whether disparity is incidental or an inherent outcome of the systems we rely on. He encourages listeners to engage with multiple perspectives and think critically about how economic frameworks shape human lives.
Explore last year’s inspiring talks.
Making teaching cool again - Michael O'Keeffe
The key to solving the dreaming dilemma - Rahul
Stop asking what I want to be! - Abigail
Date
Tue, 28 April 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
Location
Ngargee Theatre John Paul College
Book Now
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Skip to Main Content
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TEDxJohn Paul College
Inspire - Igniting Curiosity, One Idea at a time
John Paul College is proud to host a TEDx JPC event, joining the global movement committed to sharing “ideas worth spreading.” This special evening will provide a select group of students and staff with the opportunity to present inspiring ideas, explore thought-provoking concepts, and contribute to a strong culture of learning and leadership.
Featuring John Paul College students, students from other local secondary schools, and a John Paul College alumnus, the event will showcase ideas designed to spark critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful conversation.
Each speaker has been carefully selected to share a unique and compelling perspective, and the College looks forward to welcoming both the school and wider community to this inspiring event.
Abigail, Year 11
Women's Health: Show Me the Money!
Women’s health continues to be significantly underrepresented in medical research, with serious conditions often receiving less funding, slower diagnosis pathways, and fewer treatment options compared to other areas of medicine. This imbalance raises urgent questions about how research priorities are set - and who they are really serving.
In her talk, Abigail explores why these gaps exist in medical research and funding, and what needs to change to ensure healthcare systems better reflect and support over half the global population.
Dr. Xavier Busuttil-Crellin
The ABC’s of medicine life and death
Xavier Busuttil-Crellin explores how foundational medical principles are applied in high-pressure environments where clinicians must balance knowledge, judgement and humanity in life-and-death situations.
Sydney, Year 10
The Invisible Scoreboard
Success is often measured through visible achievements - grades, awards, wins - but these external markers don’t always reflect true personal growth. Many of the most meaningful developments happen quietly, through consistency, resilience and everyday effort that often goes unnoticed.
Sydney explores how we define success and challenges audiences to reconsider what progress really looks like beyond traditional measures of achievement.
Harlene, Year 12
Rewire Your Mind to Rewrite Your Future
The brain is not fixed - it is constantly adapting and reshaping itself in response to experiences, environments and decisions. This concept of neuroplasticity shows that personal change is not only possible, but ongoing throughout life.
Harlene explores how understanding the science of the brain can empower individuals to take control of their habits, mindset and future direction.
Oliver, Year 11
It’s Time to Pull Your Head Out of the Sand
Politics is often seen as distant or irrelevant, but in reality it influences almost every part of daily life - from education and healthcare to rights and opportunities. When people disengage, decisions are made without their voices being heard.
Oliver explores why civic participation matters, the risks of political apathy, and the power individuals hold to create change through awareness and action.
Paige, Year 7
Why do we break the rules?
Rule-breaking is often seen as simple defiance, but psychological research suggests the reasons are far more complex. Factors such as identity formation, social influence, and changing cultural expectations all play a role in shaping behaviour - especially during adolescence.
Paige explores the psychology behind rule-breaking and challenges audiences to rethink stereotypes about young people and their decision-making.
Maxwell, Year 11
A System of Inequality
Inequality is often seen as an unfortunate by-product of capitalism, but is it actually built into the system itself? The structures that shape how wealth is created and distributed may not just allow inequality to exist - they may actively produce and sustain it.
Maxwell explores the foundations of economic inequality, challenging audiences to consider whether disparity is incidental or an inherent outcome of the systems we rely on. He encourages listeners to engage with multiple perspectives and think critically about how economic frameworks shape human lives.
Explore last year’s inspiring talks.
Making teaching cool again - Michael O'Keeffe
The key to solving the dreaming dilemma - Rahul
Stop asking what I want to be! - Abigail
Date
Tue, 28 April 2026
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
Location
Ngargee Theatre John Paul College
Book Now
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