JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Masaki Shibata: Multicultural Beach Safety

Personal Safety

With thousands of people flocking to our shores every year, ensuring the safety of everyone, regardless of background, is critical. Dr Shibata has been researching the challenges of beach safety in multicultural communities and is actively involved in drowning prevention strategies.

Guest: Dr Masaki Shibata, Lecturer of Literature, Cultures and Linguistics at the Monash School of Languages, and Surf Lifesaver at Tamarama Beach, Sydney

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 ...