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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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...