JOY Drive

5 Feb 2025

Kathleen Maltzahn and David “Macca” McCarthy: Gay male survivors of sexual abuse

Government & Organisations, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Personal Safety, Psychology

Kathleen Maltzahn and David “Macca” McCarthy discuss a groundbreaking new initiative – a state-first support service for gay male survivors of sexual abuse. This vital program aims to provide specialised support and advocacy for survivors, addressing a long-overlooked gap in the system.

Guests: Kathleen Maltzahn, Chief Executive of SASVic (Sexual Assault Services Victoria), and David “Macca” McCarthy, JOY’s Vice-President and presenter of JOY’s Saturday Magazine

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15 Apr 2025

Matilda Mercury and Dr Liam Egan: Quitting Smoking/Vaping

Health, Sexuality

Quitting smoking or vaping is hard—but it is also powerful. The statistics show that LGBTIQA+ communities are more likely to ...

15 Apr 2025

Suzy Wrong: Review of Black Mirror Episode – Hotel Reverie

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

Suzy Wrong reviews the Black Mirror episode Hotel Reverie, a sleek, unsettling episode where AI brings a classic queer love ...

15 Apr 2025

Professor Enzo Palombo: Easter Chocolate

Diet and Nutrition, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Easter comes a mountain of chocolate eggs, bunnies and bilbies. But how long do they last? Can chocolate go bad? ...