JOY Drive

17 May 2024

AFL Homophobic Slur – Pride in Sport’s reaction

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Sports & Recreation

Over the past few decades, there have been great strides in sport becoming a more inclusive, welcoming and safe space for the Rainbow community.
There are a huge number of sporting codes and organisations working hard to counter homophobia and transphobia in sport and increasingly holding coaches, fans and players to account.
Beau Newell, National Program Manager – Pride In Sport and joins Warren and Malcolm to talk us through a watershed moment that occurred during an AFL match last week, the penalty laid down by the AFL, the reaction from the public and the impact on the LGBTIQA+ community.

Presenters:  Warren Andrew and Malcolm Campbell

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21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Liam Burke: What Netflix Buying Warner Bros Could Mean for Cinema

News & Politics, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros has raised questions about the future of cinema. Associate Professor Liam Burke explains the ...

21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads

Music, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

Christmas music triggers instant memories, emotions and associations, often within seconds of hearing it. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explains why ...

21 Dec 2025

Lee Knight: Preventing Domestic Violence Before It Happens

Health, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships, Science & Medicine

A world-first Australian trial is exploring whether treating impulsivity could help prevent domestic and family violence before harm occurs. Lee ...