Fierce Girls
by ABC Australia
From the publisher
From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Brave women. Trailblazing women. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are? They're FIERCE.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 179 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 179 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 362 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Kids ask to replay itTop4
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- “Then I listened and listened again and again.”
- “I love this so much I keep going back and listing to it over and over again never gets boring”
- Works at bedtime4
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- “I can fall asleep to it in just two of them keep on making podcast!”
- “I love this podcast and whenever I can’t sleep I turn it on then when I go to sleep I think about the awesome woman I just learned about❤️❤️❤️ -Also one more thing Jake shut you…”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop44
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- “I gave it a 4-5 because I wish the story’s where longer because they where so interesting.”
- “As soon as I saw this podcast I knew that I would fall in love with the story.”
- History & mythology5
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- “Everyone who loves history heroes and girl heroes must here this and Chole Hayden’s story was amazing.”
- “I personally love this podcast because it is a very good place to learn more about famous girl since girls are not as common in history!”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop11
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- “I personally love this podcast because it is a very good place to learn more about famous girl since girls are not as common in history!”
- “I learn more history listening to this podcast and I do in my actual history class and listening to this podcast you can learn history in a fun way everyone should listen to thi…”
Who's actually listening
From the 3 reviews that name a child's age.
- Tweens (9-12)2
- Preschool (3-5)1
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Fierce Girls
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies. From the deep blue sea to the dark, black skies. Australia is full of girls who dare to do things differently. Adventurous girls. Brave women. Trailblazing women. Girls with guts and spirit. You know what they are? They're FIERCE. And these are their stories. Perfect for all kids 6-12.
Parent reviews (362)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Great
It’s so beautiful and inspiring although I finished all the episodes in one week I need more also why are there so many duplicates?
Your biggest fan 🩷 · Oct 2026
Best podcast everrrrr!
Excellent make more!!!Pls Pls Pls!🥺🙏🙏🙏🙏
laura deeney · Sep 2026
Wow
U guys r sooo dumb! Fierce girls only make eps abt AUSTRALIAN girls so quit asking for them to make one abt Simone biles or Taylor swift or Billie Eilish which btw is a terrible singer yall idiots!
ELLLLLLAAAAAAAA!!! 😜😎 · Sep 2026
Hi!
Hi Elaida Seven ✨📚📖 I also found out about Fierce Girls podcast on Short and Curly AND I ALSO HAVE AUTISM!
GAMER 36811😘 · Sep 2026
Loved it
I gave it a 4-5 because I wish the story’s where longer because they where so interesting. I loved how they were written by girls who red them out to. It’s so fascinating that normal girls in normal lives can have such bravery and courage and they go on to be one of the best people for positive change and success
Willow sunflower · Sep 2026
T.B.S.A.
I love to listen to your podcast its fierce and funny :love Leilani Glenn
T.B.S.A. · Aug 2026
Girl power
Love it thanks for giving the best podcast ever for our girls out in the world 🤩❤️
starrsender · Aug 2026
Great podcast
Me and my sister LOVE this podcast so much we listened to every episode. I think that this is a great chance for girls to be inspired by everything in this podcast and I really think you should listen to it!!!😋
Jovi Al-Spirit · Aug 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 362 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Fierce Girls for?
Fierce Girls doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 9–12-year-olds, most often tweens (9-12) and preschool (3-5).
How long are Fierce Girls episodes?
Most episodes run about 13 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Fierce Girls any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 802 ratings, with 362 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Fierce Girls appropriate for kids?
Fierce Girls is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational.
Where can I listen to Fierce Girls?
Fierce Girls is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Fierce Girls?
The point that comes up most is "kids ask to replay it" — mentioned in 4 of the 179 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Chloe Hayden – the girl who put autism in the spotlight
Oct 10, 2023 · 12 min
Chloe had always felt like a bit of an alien. She just didn't really get most other kids, and they didn't get her either. When she learned she was autistic, she started writing about the world through her eyes, and she found lots of fans who had similar brains. But when she took on a role never seen before on a teen TV show, she helped autistic people feel seen for who they really are. Written and narrated by 14-year-old Eva Tigten-Knott.
Naomi Moran – the girl who came through for her community in a crisis
Oct 10, 2023 · 10 min
What would you do if your town was flooded? Newspaper boss Naomi Moran didn't just chase the story, she made headlines herself! She rallied together a workforce to keep her community sheltered and fed after some major floods. But this was nothing new for Naomi, she's been giving back her whole life. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Anouk Hockings.
Jade Hameister – the girl who skied to the top and bottom of the world
Oct 10, 2023 · 8 min
Jade Hameister's thirst for adventure in the toughest environments was unquenchable — while other girls were playing with dolls, Jade was scaling mountains! When she was 14, she dreamt of completing a Polar Hat Trick – a title won by skiing to the North Pole, South Pole, and across Greenland. No one her age had done it before, but Jade was not deterred. Even if she couldn't yet ski, she would find a way to make history. Written and narrated by 12-year-old Amelia Phillips
Allirra Jennings – the girl who ran in every major marathon
Oct 10, 2023 · 7 min
When her grandmother lost her life to diabetes, Allirra was determined not to let the same thing happen to her. She picked up her running shoes and hit the pavement. While she started running to get healthy, she quickly set her sights on the ultimate challenge — becoming the first Indigenous woman to finish all six of the World Marathon Majors. Narrated by 14-year-old Maddie Dixon.
Donna Adams – the girl who became Tasmania’s first female police commissioner
Oct 10, 2023 · 10 min
When Donna started working as a police officer, her station didn't even have women's toilets. Now, she runs the whole force! How did one of the very few women in Tasmania Police end up leading the most gender-equal police force in Australia? Donna showed grit, compassion and strength in the face of the state's toughest tragedy, the Port Arthur Massacre. Narrated by 10-year-old Olivia Lai.
Marita Cheng — the girl who built robots, and helped other girls build them too
Jul 9, 2023 · 7 min
When Marita was little, she thought robots could change the world, or at least do the dishes for her! But not many other girls thought the same. So, Marita started Robogals, a club to show girls they could work in robotics when they grew up. It started a global revolution. Written and narrated by 11-year-old Yashica Chauhan.
Michelle Payne — the girl who raced the Melbourne Cup and won
Jul 9, 2023 · 7 min
Tragedy followed Michelle Payne around, but she never gave up on her dream of winning the race that stops the nation — the Melbourne Cup. Every time she fell off her horse, she got back on. Every broken bone and family loss pushed Michelle to pick up the reins. Until one Tuesday in November, she made history. Written and narrated by 12-year-old Claire Lee.
Taryn Brumfitt — the girl who broke social media's standards
Jul 9, 2023 · 7 min
Scrolling on social media might make you feel like you need to have the perfect body, and Taryn Brumfitt was sick of the pressure! After becoming a champion bodybuilder didn't make her love her body, she decided to change the conversation about body image online and help every person to embrace every body at every size. Written and narrated by 13-year-old Josie Dicker.
Elizabeth Kenny — the girl whose unlikely treatment helped people with polio
Jul 9, 2023 · 7 min
Elizabeth Kenny grew up in a time when women were rarely educated, so naturally, she trained herself to be a nurse. When her patients with polio were struggling with the pain of their treatment, she thought outside the box and came up with a new way to help them – The Kenny Method. Doctors saw her as an outsider, but Elizabeth stuck to her guns and eased the pain of people in need. Written and narrated by nine-year-old Josie Davies.
Alma Mary Wang — the girl who spoke up for Chinese people in Australia
Jul 9, 2023 · 9 min
Growing up Chinese Australian under the White Australia Policy was tough, but Mary wouldn't be underestimated. She became the first-known Chinese Australian to get a university degree and used her smarts to speak up for Chinese migrant families who were being kept apart by the government. She moved to China to work as a journalist and diplomat, but when she wanted to come back to Australia after World War 2, she wasn't allowed to bring her family back home. This wasn't good enough, so she pushed for all people to be able to call Australia home. Written and narrated by 10-year-old Meike Chow.
INTRODUCING – Fierce Girls Season 10
Jul 2, 2023 · 1 min
We asked for your Fierce Girls stories, and wow, you delivered! You'll hear inspiring stories by Fierce listeners just like you about a polar explorer, a jockey, a marathon runner, and a robotics pioneer just to name a few! You'll hear five of the best stories spun by listeners on July 10, and another five on October 11, for International Day of The Girl.
NAIDOC – Faith Thomas: the girl who became the first indigenous person to play cricket for Australia
Jun 29, 2022 · 11 min
Faith Thomas grew up throwing rocks at galahs. She'd only been playing proper cricket for a couple of weeks before she was picked to represent South Australia. Her phenomenal stats made headlines. So, it was no great surprise when Faith got called up to represent Australia against England in Brisbane. When she stepped onto the Gabba cricket ground, she became the first Aboriginal person to play on any Australian team… not just cricket. But cricket was just a game to Faith. So, not long after that test, she left sport behind to dedicate herself to saving lives as a nurse. Narrated by cricketer and Muruwari woman, Ashleigh Gardner. Extra narration by Peggy Webber. Thanks to Daniel Browning and Tyson Baird.