JOY Drive

12 Feb 2025

Dr Ryan Storr: US Trans Athlete Ban

Government & Organisations, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Politics, Society & Culture

A significant move from the White House – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks transgender women and girls from competing in female sports at a school level. The decision will fuel debate, but what is the reality? How many trans athletes are competing? And does this impact the integrity of women’s sports?

Guest: Dr Ryan Storr, Lecturer, Sports Management, School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology

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 ...