JOY Drive

19 Dec 2024

Vicki Ward: Project Purple

LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Politics, Regional, Training

The Victorian Government is continuing its support for LGBTIQA+ communities by helping jobseekers access safe and inclusive employment services. More than 11% of Victorians identify as LGBTIQA+, and they experience higher levels of discrimination than other Victorians, which means they can face barriers to employment. Project Purple has already helped 60 trans and gender-diverse Victorians to become work-ready and find new employment opportunities.

Guest: Vicki Ward is the Minister for Employment in the Victorian Government.

Presenter: Dee Mason.

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...