JOY Drive

5 Feb 2024

The 78ers at Midsumma

LGBTIQA+ Community

This year, for the first time the 78ers will march in Melbourne Midsumma’s Pride March. Their group of 25, will be marching behind the “78ers Fearless!” banner and will include Melburnians and visitors from Sydney and the regions.

Courtesy of news.com.au – we also heard an audio clip with Sandi Banks, one of the original 78ers, tell her story of what happened all those years ago.

Guest: Helen Gollan, Rebbell Barnes and Karl Zlotkowski

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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21 Dec 2025

Conrad Browne: JOY’s ‘Out Takes’ 10 Year Anniversary

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, TV & Film

JOY's 'Out Takes' marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of queer film and television. Co-host Conrad Browne looks back ...

21 Dec 2025

Elizabeth Jane: Why Christmas Can Intensify Grief

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Christmas often amplifies feelings of loss, absence and loneliness for people living with grief. Elizabeth Jane reflects on why this ...

21 Dec 2025

Inge Gnatt: Why Some of Us Are Competitive and Others Are Chill

Kids & Family, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Some people thrive on competition, while others prefer to opt out entirely. Psychologist Inge Gnatt explains where those differences come ...