The FriarsCast Podcast

In this episode, Jaxon Mullane joins us to discuss life as a Monash University student studying Arts/Law, living on campus and working as a student ambassador. The conversation explores the transition from school to university, the challenges of first year and the importance of resilience and connection. Jaxon shares an honest insight into navigating university life and embracing new opportunities.

 

In this episode, we explore the deep roots of our volunteers at Whitefriars College—from the early working bees that built a fledgling school in Donvale to the vibrant, generous community that continues to shape it today. Thanks to the parents, past students, committee members and the dedicated College Board, we celebrate the spirit of service that has always defined Whitefriars. It’s a heartfelt reflection on connection, gratitude, and the quiet leaders who give their time so that every young man in our care can thrive.

In this episode, Derek Boothroyd from Deakin University joins us to discuss the growing world of sport and the many career pathways available to students. Recorded during Careers Week 2026 at Whitefriars College, the conversation explores sport qualifications, employability pathways and opportunities across coaching, exercise science, media, events and athlete development. Derek describes the current landscape as the “Golden Age of Sport” and the exciting future of the industry.

 

Servant leadership isn’t a theory at Whitefriars - it’s lived, quietly and powerfully, every day. From ANZAC services to Rosies Street Mission, our young men are learning to lead by serving others. This episode reflects on what it means to put others first and how that shapes the kind of men our boys become.

In this episode, Mark Murphy reflects on why families choose Catholic education and why, at its heart, it is about offering young people hope grounded in faith. He explores how the Carmelite value of gentleness is lived at Whitefriars through welcome, pastoral care and everyday relationships between students. Mark also challenges the community to be courageous, vulnerable and deeply attentive to one another in the year ahead.

In this episode, Mark reflects on the remarkable energy of the first few weeks of the school year, from welcoming new students and families to celebrating House spirit, faith and academic excellence. He speaks about the many moments that have already brought the Whitefriars community together and the shared commitment behind them. At the heart of it all, Mark reminds us that Whitefriars continues to be a place where young men are formed with purpose, generosity and pride in the Carmelite tradition.

Meet Jo and Luke, our Careers and Further Education Advisors. In this episode, they’re joined by Craig Eastwood to explore how the Morrisby Profile helps students understand their strengths, preferences and potential pathways. Together, they unpack what the assessments really measure and how to interpret unexpected career suggestions. An informative and practical conversation for students and parents beginning career discussions.

In his first podcast for the year, Principal Mark Murphy reflects on the quiet beauty of a new school year at Whitefriars College and the gentle anticipation of welcoming the Class of 2031. Drawing on the words of our first principal, Fr Frank Shortis O.Carm, he takes us back to the College’s very first morning in 1961, when one small boy with an oversized bag marked the humble beginning of something enduring. Through this story, Mark invites our community to embrace gentleness as a defining Carmelite strength - one that continues to shape how we care for our boys and for one another.