JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Julie Mooney-Somers and Jessica Kean: Decline of the term ‘Lesbian’

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Sexuality

Fascinating new research conducted by the University of Sydney and community health organisation ACON has explored the declining popularity of the term “lesbian” and what it means for understanding modern sexual identities.

Guests: Associate Professor Julie Mooney-Somers, who directs the Master of Public Health program, and Jessica Kean, a lecturer in Gender and Cultural Studies from the University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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4 Feb 2026

Jenna Tuke: 2026 Pride March Special – Switchboard Victoria

Government & Organisations, LGBTIQA+ Community, Mental Health, Non-Profit

Guest: Jenna Tuke, Chief Executive Officer of Switchboard Victoria Presenter: Warren Andrew

4 Feb 2026

Campbell Wilson: 2026 Pride March Special – City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band

LGBTIQA+ Community, Music, Performing Arts

Guest: Campbell Wilson, Senior Pipe Major of the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band Presenter: Warren Andrew

4 Feb 2026

Vicki Ward MP: 2026 Pride March Special – Minister for Equality

LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics

Guest: Vicki Ward MP, Victorian Minister for Equality Presenter: Warren Andrew