YOU CAN SIT WITH ME on Northern Australia’s Remote Indigenous Radio

Sophie Sparks founder of the YOU CAN SIT WITH ME program is bringing her expertise and compassion to TEABBA radio with a new six-part series designed to support parents and kids in remote Indigenous communities, airing every Monday from 8 September at 10am until 8th December. Covering vital topics such as inclusion, school avoidance, childhood anxiety, routines for homework and bedtime, navigating unkindness, and understanding children’s behaviour, this series offers practical advice, community stories, and heartfelt encouragement for building connected, resilient families.

Championing inclusion for every child

Sophie Sparks, draws from 30 years of teaching in diverse communities across the world to empower children, parents, and educators. Her evidence-based initiative has transformed over 1,000 schools and community groups by combating bullying, school refusal, and social isolation. The simple, powerful message—“You can change a child’s life simply by saying ‘YOU CAN SIT WITH ME!’”—inspires kindness, empathy, and genuine belonging.

TEABBA — connecting the Top End

Broadcasting across 29 remote Indigenous communities, TEABBA (Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association) is so much more than radio—it’s a heartbeat for the region. TEABBA’s reach extends through local broadcasters, delivering relevant news, music, local events, and now, Sophie’s series directly to families who need it most. The station also supports local communities with broadcast training, equipment upgrades, and technical expertise—making access to quality content possible and sustainable.

Episode highlights

The weekly episodes will tackle struggles many families face:

• Building inclusion and belonging at school and in daily life

• Coping with school avoidance and ensuring children feel supported

• Dealing with unkind behaviour and what’s really going on beneath the surface

• Creating effective routines for homework and bedtime

• Supporting kids returning to school after time away

• Understanding and managing childhood anxiety

Empowerment through community

Each episode reflects the core values of YOU CAN SIT WITH ME—kindness, inclusion, empathy, belonging, and empowerment. Sophie’s insights are informed by her experiences teaching in England, Ethiopia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, giving her a unique global perspective on the challenges and triumphs of building inclusive environments.

Join the movement

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and grow with Sophie Sparks on TEABBA. Tune in every Monday at 10am from 8 September 2025 and discover practical ways to create school communities where every child truly belongs. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community member, these conversations are for anyone committed to fostering kindness and making a difference.

Feel inspired? TEABBA also welcomes paid sponsorships and offers free community service announcements—so your group or event can be part of this vibrant network.

Let’s sit together, listen, and create a more inclusive Top End—one radio show at a time.

YOU CAN SIT WITH ME is an inclusive, evidence-based, peer-led program reducing school refusal, social isolation, bullying, exclusion and non inclusive behaviour.

YOU CAN SIT WITH ME provides free programs for schools, sporting clubs and community groups.  

Please consider supporting education for children across Australia. Your generous, fully tax deductible donation can help make a real difference in many young lives. Thank you for your kindness.

Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA), is a Remote Indigenous Media Organisation(RIMO), broadcasts into 29 remote Indigenous communities across the Top End.