JOY Drive

21 Jan 2025

Associate Professor Jennifer Schumann: Pill testing at Victorian music festivals

News & Politics, Personal Safety

Victoria recently marked a significant milestone in harm reduction with its first pill testing trial at the Beyond The Valley music festival. With an estimated 35,000 attendees, the trial offered festival-goers the opportunity to have their substances tested, providing critical information to help reduce risks associated with drug use.

Guest: Associate Professor Jennifer Schumann, Department of Forensic Medicine at Monash University

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 ...