ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if education helped us grow through connection, reciprocity and place? In this conversation, Richard Owens explores regenerative learning, systems awareness and the conditions that help people and communities thrive. From river red gums and permaculture to regenerative futures, Indigenous knowledge and place-based learning, we discuss how education can reconnect self, others and the living world. Richard also reflects on institutional constraints, youth voice, business education and why meaningful change may begin by observing, sensing and building relationships before rushing towards solutions.
Key themes
Regenerative learning · Systems awareness · Relational learning · Place-based education · Indigenous knowledge
About the guest
Dr. Richard Owens is Director of the Woodleigh Institute, Convenor of ReimaginED Festivals, and National Director of the Australian Centre for Systems Awareness. His work spans regenerative learning, systems change, futures, leadership and educational innovation, with a particular focus on relational and place-based approaches that connect personal development, community and the living world.
Explore Richard’s work:
Woodleigh Institute - https://www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au/woodleigh/woodleigh-institute
Australian Centre for Systems Awareness - https://systemsawareness.org
