Radio

Radio Program Appearances with Sue Ellson

With Sue Ellson - Independent LinkedIn Specialist Author, Educator, Practitioner, Consultant

I have been a guest speaker on a variety of radio programs from around the world.

You may also like to see a list of Podcast Appearances, PresentationsTrainingVideos and audio recordings of my poems on the Poems Podcast page.

I welcome enquiries from podcast, audio show and radio producers and hosts for future interviews.

For copyright reasons, I cannot republish all broadcasts here, but I am happy to let you listen to a recording if I have one (see * items) or link to an online recording.

You are invited to contact me directly with your request.

Sue Ellson Appearances on Radio Programs

Radio Program Appearances

Here is a list of the 81 appearances I have had on radio since 2000 – sincere thanks to all of the Producers and Hosts for the invitation!

28 January 2026
Unpaid Trial Shifts – 32
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:12
https://sueellson.com/blog/unpaid-trial-shifts-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

25 November 2025
Wellbeing days – 31
Shane McInnes interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:25
https://sueellson.com/blog/wellbeing-days-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-shane-mcinnes

6 November 2025
Longest time in a job – 11
Brigitte Duclos interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM
00:06:02
https://sueellson.com/blog/longest-time-in-a-job-on-abc-radio-melbourne-774am-with-brigitte-duclos

28 October 2025
Lying to get a job – 10
Brigitte Duclos interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM
00:06:29
https://sueellson.com/blog/lying-to-get-a-job-on-abc-radio-melbourne-774am-with-brigitte-duclos

10 October 2025
Starting a New Job Late in Life – 30
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:41
https://sueellson.com/blog/starting-a-new-job-late-in-life-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

8 October 2025
Shortest Time in a Job – 9
Brigitte Duclos interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM
00:02:21
https://sueellson.com/blog/shortest-time-in-a-job-on-abc-radio-melbourne-774am-with-brigitte-duclos

23 September 2025
Using AI on Resumes and Cover Letters – 29
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:52
https://sueellson.com/blog/using-ai-on-resumes-and-cover-letters-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

29 August 2025
Age discrimination is pushing older Australians to early retirement
Jason Matthews interviewed Sue Ellson
Drive 4BC Radio Brisbane
00:09:55
https://sueellson.com/blog/age-discrimination-is-pushing-older-australians-to-early-retirement-4bc-882am-radio-brisbane-with-jason-matthews

12 August 2025
Workplace Perks – 28
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:09:44
https://sueellson.com/blog/workplace-perks-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

24 June 2025
Shortest Amount Time in a Job – 27
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:10:05
https://sueellson.com/blog/shortest-amount-of-time-in-a-job-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

23 May 2025
Networking and the strength of weak ties
Lisa Leong featured ‘Sue Ellson in Melbourne’ Voice Recording
This Working Life – Mornings ABC Radio National 
00:28:20
https://sueellson.com/blog/networking-and-the-strength-of-weak-ties-on-abc-radio-national-this-working-life-with-lisa-leong

24 March 2025
Working From Home 3AW 693AM Radio Melbourne with Shane McInnes – 26
Shane McInnes interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:29
https://sueellson.com/blog/working-from-home-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-shane-mcinnes

12 February 2025
Shortest Time in a Job – 25
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:06:20
https://sueellson.com/blog/shortest-time-in-a-job-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

4 February 2025
Midlife Career Change
Drive with Ellen Fanning Tuesday Conference ABC Radio Brisbane 
00:20:38
https://sueellson.com/blog/midlife-career-change-tuesday-conference-abc-radio-brisbane-drive-with-ellen-fanning

31 January 2025
Tuning into signals at work
Lisa Leong played a follow up voice recording of ‘Sue Ellson in Melbourne’ in relation to an implemented Tiny Habit
This Working Life – Mornings ABC Radio National
00:25:15
https://sueellson.com/blog/tuning-into-signals-at-work-on-abc-radio-national-this-working-life-with-lisa-leong

24 January 2025
Want to do things differently this year?
Lisa Leong featured ‘Sue Ellson in Melbourne’ Voice Recording
This Working Life – Mornings ABC Radio National
00:24:33
https://sueellson.com/blog/want-to-do-things-differently-this-year-on-abc-radio-national-this-working-life-with-lisa-leong

5 December 2024
Long Coffee Breaks a Waste of Time – 24
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:34
https://sueellson.com/blog/long-coffee-breaks-a-waste-of-time-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

16 September 2024
Private Schools versus Public Schools – 23
Tony Jones interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:06:23
https://sueellson.com/blog/private-versus-public-schools-on-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-jones

4 September 2024
The push for employees to post on social media without consequence – 3
Gary Adshead interviewed Sue Ellson
6PR Radio Perth
00:10:18
https://sueellson.com/blog/the-push-for-employees-to-post-on-social-media-without-consequence-6pr-882am-radio-perth-wjth-gary-adshead-and-sue-ellson

4 September 2024
Social Media Monitoring by Employers – 22
Tom Elliott interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:04:46
https://sueellson.com/blog/employee-social-media-posts-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tom-elliott

31 July 2024
Impact of your First Job on your Career – 21
Tom Elliott interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:52
https://sueellson.com/blog/impact-of-your-first-job-on-your-career-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tom-elliott

19 June 2024
Gap Year in the Australian Defence Force – 20
Tom Elliott interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:02:49
https://sueellson.com/blog/gap-year-in-the-australian-defence-force-on-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tom-elliott

18 June 2024
Why is it difficult to make friends as an adult? – 8
The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt ABC MelbourneDaniel Miles ABC WarnamboolHugh McKay and Dr Fiona Kerr 
Mornings ABC Radio Melbourne
00:01:18
https://sueellson.com/blog/why-is-it-difficult-to-make-friends-as-an-adult-on-abc-radio-melbourne-774am-with-richelle-hunt-and-daniel-miles

21 May 2024
ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) versus ALCC (Australian Learner Competency Credentials) for Year 12 Secondary Students – 19 
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:09:05
https://sueellson.com/blog/atar-australian-tertiary-admission-rank-versus-alcc-australian-learner-competency-credentials-for-year-12-secondary-students-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

3 April 2024
Nine Months’ Pay To Leave – 18
Shane McInnes interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:07
https://sueellson.com/blog/nine-months-pay-to-leave-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-shane-mcinnes

13 February 2024
Polywork – 17
Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:04:42
https://sueellson.com/blog/polywork-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

31 January 2024
Four Day Work Week – 16
Afternoons Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
3AW Radio Melbourne
00:07:27
https://sueellson.com/blog/four-day-work-week-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

23 January 2024
Hobby to Career – 15
Afternoons Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:11
https://sueellson.com/blog/hobby-to-career-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

16 January 2024
#SackTok – 14
Afternoons Tony Moclair interviewed Sue Ellson
3AW Radio Melbourne
00:09:34
https://sueellson.com/blog/sacktok-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-moclair

1 January 2024
Youth Summer Employment – 13
Shane McInnes interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:16
https://sueellson.com/blog/youth-summer-employment-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-shane-mcinnes

14 December 2023
Retail Customer Service Standards – 12
Shane McInnes interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:06:54
https://sueellson.com/blog/retail-customer-service-standards-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-shane-mcinnes

7 November 2023
Most Stressful Jobs – 11
Tom Elliott interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:04:12
https://sueellson.com/blog/most-stressful-jobs-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tom-elliott

17 October 2023
Pessimistic View Young People Have About Their Financial Prospects – 10
Tom Elliott interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:07:14
https://sueellson.com/blog/pessimistic-view-young-people-have-about-their-financial-prospects-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-tom-elliott

2 October 2023
VCE Exams on 3AW 693 Radio Melbourne – 9
Jimmy Bartel interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:12:13
https://sueellson.com/blog/vce-exams-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-jimmy-bartel

25 September 2023
Unretiring – 8
Jacqui Felgate interviewed Sue Ellson
Drive 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:06:37
https://sueellson.com/blog/unretiring-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-jacqui-felgate

15 September 2023
Changing Careers – 7
Jimmy Bartel interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:08:51
https://sueellson.com/blog/changing-careers-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne-with-jimmy-bartel

25 August 2023
Right to Disconnect
The Panel with Wallace Chapman, Sally Wenley, Andie McCombs and Sue Ellson
Drive RNZ National Radio New Zealand
00:09:58
https://sueellson.com/blog/right-to-disconnect-on-rnz-national-radio-new-zealand

23 August 2023
Right to Disconnect
Heather du Plessis-Allan interviewed Sue Ellson
Drive Newstalk ZB Radio New Zealand
00:03:13
https://sueellson.com/blog/right-to-disconnect-on-newstalk-zb-radio-new-zealand

9 May 2023
Gender Inclusive Workplaces – 6
Dee Dee Dunleavy interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:18
https://sueellson.com/blog/gender-inclusive-workplaces-on-3aw-693-am-radio-melbourne

2 March 2023
When moving to the country doesn’t quite work out – 7
Richelle Hunt and Daniel Miles interviewed Sue Ellson
The Conversation Hour ABC Radio Melbourne
00:03:28
https://sueellson.com/blog/when-moving-to-the-country-doesnt-quite-work-out-abc-radio-melbourne-774am-with-richelle-hunt-and-daniel-miles

6 January 2023
Victorian Police Recruitment Strategies – 5
Heidi Murphy interviewed Sue Ellson
Drive 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:06:53
https://sueellson.com/blog/victorian-police-recruitment-strategies-on-3aw-693am-melbourne

29 December 2022
Is embellishing your resume ever okay?
Sarah Dingle interviewed Sue Ellson
Breakfast ABC Radio National
00:09:19
https://sueellson.com/blog/is-embellishing-your-resume-ever-okay-abc-radio-national-with-sarah-dingle

02 November 2021
The Body Shop introduces radical new Christmas hiring approach – 4
Tony Jones interviewed Sue Ellson
Neil Mitchell Morning Show 3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:45
https://sueellson.com/blog/body-shop-christmas-hiring-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-tony-jones

17 March 2021
“What are your weaknesses?” in a job interview 
Sue Ellson quoted by Fifi Box
Fifi, Fev and Nick Show 101.9 FoxFM Southern Cross Austereo 
00:03:13
https://sueellson.com/blog/what-are-your-weaknesses-in-a-job-interview-101-9-fox-fm-radio-with-fifi-fev-and-nick

18 March 2020
Job Sharing and Other Work Options if you have just lost your job 
Deborah Knight interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane Radio
00:06:34
https://sueellson.com/blog/job-sharing-and-other-work-options-2gb-sydney-with-deborah-knight

7 January 2020
Rotary in Action with Sue Ellson
Jill Weeks from Rotary in Action interviewed Sue Ellson at 3pm
Afternoons Inner FM 96.5 Heidelberg, Melbourne
00:38:49
https://sueellson.com/blog/rotary-in-action-on-96-5-inner-fm-radio-melbourne-with-jill-weeks

25 December 2019
Newcomers Network 14th Annual Christmas Day Bring Your Own Picnic Lunch – 3
Justin Smith interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons 3AW Radio Melbourne
https://sueellson.com/blog/newcomers-network-14th-annual-christmas-day-bring-your-own-picnic-lunch-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-justin-smith

19 November 2019
Arts a Plenty with Author Sue Ellson 
Denise Kuchmar from Arts a Plenty interviewed Sue Ellson
Arts a Plenty Show Plenty Valley FM 88.6 Mill Park, Melbourne
3:20pm Short Interview

30 October 2019
Moving around the world – Expatriates and Repatriates
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/newcastle/programs/drive/drive/11633808
Approximately 15:15pm in the afternoon. Recording from 00:16:40 – 00:24:55 Sue Ellson was interviewed over the phone by Paul Turton on living and working overseas as a result of the Australia Talks National Survey and Annabel Crabb’s article Australia Talks National Survey reveals the country we most want to move to
Paul Turton interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoons ABC Newcastle Radio 1233AM
00:08:15

14 June 2019
LinkedIn and Gigsters Book
https://anchor.fm/jacki-mitchell/episodes/Why-Conferences-are-the-new-black-in-business-e4bgmc
Radio Interview on 00:31:38 – 00:42:48 Sue Ellson interviewed by Jacki Mitchell and other guests Steve Sammartino, Michael Licenblat and Sharon Kneale
Taking Care of Business Show on RPP FM Peninsula Radio 98.7FM
00:11:10

05 October 2018

LinkedIn Updates
https://web.archive.org/web/20221229061719/https://rppfm.com.au/2018/10/05-october-2018-host-jacki-mitchell-embrace-the-digital-chase-and-linkedin-updates/
Jacki Mitchell interviewed Sue Ellson
Taking Care Of Business on RPP FM Peninsula Radio 98.7FM
00:22:51

23 June 2017

Link Up with LinkedIn
https://sueellson.com/blog/link-up-with-linkedin-for-rpp-fm-peninsula-radio/
Radio Interview with Jacki Mitchell with Alex Pirouz and Bonnie Power
Taking Care Of Business on RPP FM Peninsula Radio 98.7FM
00:47:51

22 January 2016
Self Publishing
https://soundcloud.com/abc-melbourne/the-conversation-hour-with-jon-faine-friday-22-january-2016
Sue Ellson added insight via telephone
Jon Faine with Euan Mitchell Conversation Hour on ABC Melbourne Radio 774AM
00:53:06

03 September 2015
IT Incompetence in the Workplace
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/it-incompetence-in-the-workplace/6745726
Natasha Mitchell on Life Matters interviewed Sue Ellson
ABC Radio National 621AM, Sydney
00:18:27

24 December 2014
Christmas Day Picnic Lunch in Melbourne – 2
https://sueellson.com/blog/christmas-day-picnic-lunch-in-melbourne-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-darren-james
Darren James interviewed Sue Ellson
3AW Radio Melbourne
00:05:50

16 March 2014
Newcomers Network Across Australia 
Brad Aldridge interviewed Sue Ellson
5AA Radio Adelaide 1395AM 

25 December 2013

Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia – 2
Details on request
Rod Tiley interviewed Sue Ellson 
6PR 882AM, Perth Western Australia

25 December 2013
Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia
Details on request
Kim Mothershaw interviewed Sue Ellson
Talkback 4BC 1116AM, Queensland Australia

25 December 2013
Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia
Details on request
Enza Capobianco interviewed Sue Ellson
Italian Program SBS Radio 2 Melbourne 93.1FM 1224AM

24 December 2013
Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia
Details on request
Tiger Webb interviewed Sue Ellson
2SER 107.3FM Ultimo New South Wales Australia

24 December 2013
Christmas Day Picnic Lunches across Australia – 6
Details on request
George McEncroe interviewed Sue Ellson
ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM

26 June 2013
Living Working and Networking in Australia
Blog Talk Radio (based in USA) 
You can download the 13.4MB 29:07 minutes recording here or listen to it online here

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/newcomersnetwork/2013/06/26/living-working-and-networking-in-australia

00:29:07

15 March 2013
Sue Ellson from Newcomers Network on Wise Ways Radio
Jacquie Wise interviewed Sue Ellson
https://wiseways.com.au/blog/sue-ellson-from-newcomers-network-on-wise-ways-radio-program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB3S65-c8XI
Southern FM 88.3FM Brighton Victoria Australia

00:23:12

24 December 2011
Christmas Day Picnic Lunch
Pat Hession interviewed Sue Ellson
Mornings ABC Radio Brisbane 612AM
https://sueellson.com/blog/christmas-day-picnic-lunch-on-abc-radio-brisbane-with-pat-hession
23 December 2011

612 ABC Radio Brisbane
A Christmas picnic for all
https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/23/3397245.htm
By Ursula Skjonnemand for ABC

20 December 2011
Christmas Day Picnic Lunch – 5
Details on request
Matt Parkinson interviewed Sue Ellson
ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM

29 December 2010
Newcomers Network Melbourne
Glen Morrow interviewed Sue Ellson
Summer Wax Program on RRR 102.7FM Brunswick East Victoria Australia

25 December 2010
Christmas Orphans Lunch
Details on request
Fiona Wyllie interviewed Sue Ellson
Early Morning Radio 2NNR 738AM ABC National AM Radio North Coast

24 December 2010
Christmas Orphans Lunch – 4
Matt Parkinson interviewed Sue Ellson
ABC Radio Melbourne 774AM
00:04:40
https://sueellson.com/blog/christmas-orphans-lunch-on-abc-radio-melbourne-with-matt-parkinson

25 December 2008
Christmas Day Picnic Lunch – 1
Mike Brady interviewed Sue Ellson 
3AW Radio Melbourne
https://sueellson.com/blog/newcomers-network-christmas-day-bring-your-own-picnic-lunch-3aw-693am-radio-melbourne-with-mike-brady

09 November 2008
Welcome to Perth Events – 1
Tod Johnston interviewed Sue Ellson
6PR 882AM Perth Western Australia
https://sueellson.com/blog/welcome-to-perth-events-on-6pr-radio-with-tod-johnston

24 October 2008
Top five things not to do when you move to a country town
Luke Williams for Kate O’Toole interviewed Sue Ellson
The Hack Program on Triple J 105.7FM
00:30:03
https://sueellson.com/blog/top-five-things-not-to-do-when-you-move-to-a-country-town-on-triple-j-radio-with-luke-williams-and-kate-otoole

22 February 2008
Making newcomers feel welcome in Brisbane
Madonna King interviewed Sue Ellson
Morning Program ABC Radio Brisbane 612AM
https://sueellson.com/blog/making-newcomers-feel-welcome-in-brisbane-on-abc-radio-brisbane-with-madonna-king

25 December 2007
Christmas Day can be lonely for newcomers
David Iliffe interviewed Sue Ellson
National Broadcast from ABC Radio Brisbane 612AM 
https://sueellson.com/blog/christmas-day-can-be-lonely-for-newcomers-on-abc-radio-brisbane-with-david-iliffe

29 October 2007
Migrant Family Parenting
Gordana Gamboz interviewed Sue Ellson
Parent Rescue Program SBS Radio 2 Melbourne 93.1FM 1224AM
https://sueellson.com/blog/migrant-family-parenting-on-sbs-radio-2-with-gordana-gamboz

06 June 2007
Australian Citizenship and English Language Test
Aidan Fawkes, Radio Journalism Student interviewed Sue Ellson
RMIT University Radio Documentary shared on Triple RRR Radio
https://sueellson.com/blog/australian-citizenship-and-english-language-test-on-rmit-university-radio-with-aidan-fawkes

24 February 2006
Expats in Australia
Peter Richards interviewed Sue Ellson
Expats Radio Internet Radio Station, United Kingdom
https://sueellson.com/blog/expats-in-australia-on-expats-radio-with-peter-richards

14 August 2003

The Story of Newcomers Network
Gordana Gamboz interviewed Sue Ellson
Serbian Program SBS Radio 2 Melbourne 93.1FM 1224AM 
https://sueellson.com/blog/the-story-of-newcomers-network-on-sbs-radio-2-with-gordana-gamboz

10 July 2002
Making friends in Melbourne – 3
Derek Guille interviewed Sue Ellson
Afternoon Program ABC Radio Melbourne
https://sueellson.com/blog/making-friends-in-melbourne-on-abc-radio-melbourne-with-derek-guille

20 February 2001
Moving to Melbourne Research Findings – 2
Peter Clarke interviewed Sue Ellson with Nicci Baker and Brian Crawford
Evening Program ABC Radio Melbourne
https://sueellson.com/blog/moving-to-melbourne-research-findings-on-abc-radio-melbourne-with-peter-clarke

26 June 2000
Newcomers Research Project – 1
Jon Faine interviewed Sue Ellson
Morning Program ABC Radio Melbourne
https://sueellson.com/blog/newcomers-research-project-on-3lo-774am-abc-radio-melbourne-with-jon-faine