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JOY30: Celebrating 30 years Out. Loud. Proud.
Today, December 1st 2023, marks 30 years since the commencement of JOY Media, Australia’s only LGBTQIA+ community media organisation. Over the coming twelve months, JOY will feature a series of
Diary of a Work Experience Student: Alex
JOY has been pleased to have Alex join us as our work experience student this week in the leadup to JOY’s 30th anniversary. Alex has thrown herself into production behind
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This article has been written for International Pronouns Day 2023. First celebrated in 2018, and marked annually on the third Wednesday of October, International Pronouns Day is a grassroots movement
Why is GiveOUT Day so important?
This post is sponsored by GiveOUT Day. UPDATE, OCTOBER 16: To provide space after the Referendum, GiveOUT Day has been moved back by one week, and will now take place
Checkpoint Gaming hits PAX Aus 2023!
The massive gaming convention PAX Australia is back for its 10th year, taking over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8. Some
GiveOUT Day returns for 2023
UPDATE, OCTOBER 16: To provide space after the Referendum, GiveOUT Day has been moved back by one week, and will now take place on Thursday October 26, 2023. The following
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JOY has been pleased to have Atty join us as our intern for the last six weeks. Atty has been a welcome addition to the team, bringing a great energy
Voting is OPEN for the #AllAboard Pride Tram 2024
JOY Media is once again excited to be part of the public voting for the 2024 #AllAboard Pride Tram! For the second year in a row, the design of the
RECENT PODCASTS
Ep 151 – You’re A Big Boy Now (Body Dysmorphia Series Part 1)
Body dysmorphia affects queer men in nuanced ways, and while we can’t unpack every single element – we’re going to give it our best shot! Some guys experience body dysmorphia…
We’re getting our game on with Suzie Betts – Boob Armour, Chris Paouros – Proud Lilywhites and David Smith – Stonewall Performance
Welcome to Game On! JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport every Tuesday from 7-8pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about you and how you can get…
Dion Alexander
In this episode of The Rainbow Advocate, Evalyn speaks to Dion Alexander. They talk about his experience in South Africa representing Australia at Mr Gay World, his mission to end…
Sunday Arts Magazine: Harvey Zielinski
David, Brendan and Neil chat with actor, Harvey Zielinski, on Sunday Arts Magazine. Originally from Western Australia, Harvey has been acting from the early age of eight years. He is…
Werribee Zoo’s launches aromatic garden for animals.
It’s not just humans that enjoy really good smells. Animals do too. That’s why Werribee Zoo has opened up its latest garden full of aromatic plants and herbs, as a…
Hide and Seek’s Tim Little Celebrates International Volunteer Day
Being a volunteer can do amazing wonders, especially for those wanting to give back to the community or do something different with their daily lives. The same can be said…
Slinkee Minx introduces their latest single, I Can Feel U
For almost two decades, Australian dance-pop duo Slinkee Minx have had the kind of global success that few can fathom. They have released chart-topping hits and their remix of Belinda…
Sunday Arts Magazine: Paavali Jumppanen
Paavali Jumppanen joins David, Brendan and Neil on Sunday Arts Magazine. A pianist from Finland, Paavali has performed internationally and in Australia. On Sunday Arts Magazine, he discusses his interest…
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Find out what’s trending on YouTube, Insta and Tik Tolk with Edith Hill. Can you believe that Edith gets paid to watch this stuff! Guest: Dr Edith Hill – Associate…
Chris Zeiher – Travel Tips and Hacks
Have you ever wondered how the travel professionals do travel and holidays? Chris Zeiher from Lonely Planet reveals his tips and hacks that will make your holiday so much more…
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