Did you know the education system most Aussie kids move through was designed during the first industrial revolution? That’s horse-and-cart territory. Now we’re in the sixth, with AI reshaping everything from work to identity—and somehow, school hasn’t moved much past the factory floor.Still standardised. Still compliance-driven. Still asking kids to fit into a model that no longer fits the world they’re stepping into.In this episode, QuantiMamas Jodi and Kerri sit down with Dean Delia—an ex-teacher, youth worker, parent, and now Executive Director at King’s Trust Australia—to ask the question every parent eventually runs into: what are we actually preparing our kids for?They talk about outdated career advice, disillusioned teens, and why so many educators feel trapped between what they want to teach and what the system demands. Dean doesn’t come with blame—but he does bring a clear-eyed look at where things are breaking, and how the King's Trust Australia's full subsidised Achieve framework, shaped by young people, for young people, to build the skills and confidence they’ll actually need to be workplace ready.— Reframe “success” beyond grades and ATARs — Get clear on what career readiness really looks like — Understand why kids disconnect—and how to spot it early — Explore co-design as a tool, not a buzzword — Hear what real-world prep sounds like (hint: it’s not an essay nor an exam)It’s confronting, yes—but there’s relief in hearing someone name it so plainly and be working so earnestly to facilitate tangible and relevant solutions. If you’ve ever wondered whether school is still fit for purpose, this one will meet you right there.Keen to have your child prepared, for the real world, beyond school, with actual, useful skills: augment their education with the fantastic Achieve Online programme. More info and access at kingstrust.org.au and achieveonline.org.auSend us a textLoved this convo? Come deeper. This is the tip of the iceberg—and you’re not meant to navigate birth, parenting, or education alone. We’re here for the ones doing it differently. Find our free resources, self-paced courses, monthly gatherings and more at quantimama.com High Vibe Birth Course Learn how to birth ecstatically—from someone who’s done it. Four times. This isn’t just prep—it’s a reclaiming. Breath, mindset, partner work, and the power to shift your whole story. Includes the Hello Baby birth film, guided meditations + Birth Mind Movies. → quantimama.com/highvibebirth Take The Leap (to Homeschooling) Deschool yourself. Tune into your child. Rethink everything. This is the course that helps you decide if homeschooling is right for your fam—without the fluff. → quantimama.com/take-the-leap Come sit with us Our Cuppa, Conversation & Connection circles run monthly about birth and homeschooling. You’ll find the humans you’ve been looking for. → Upcoming dates at quantimama.com/events Follow along on IG, YouTube & FB—search @quantimama and come say "howdy".

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