JOY Drive

19 Dec 2024

Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley Russell: Politics and Health

Health, Mental Health, Politics, Psychology, Social Media, Society & Culture

Politics in the United States of America seems to be more divisive than ever, and this divide isn’t just impacting policy or public discourse — it’s taking a toll on people’s health. What can we do to?

Guest: Lesley Russell, Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Sydney.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...