JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Professor Sora Park: Verifying Online Information

Personal Safety, Technology

In today’s digital world, Australians are turning to social media more than ever, surpassing traditional media like TV, radio, and news websites. While these platforms offer new ways to connect and engage with information, they also bring a darker side—the rapid spread of misinformation.

Alarmingly, a new study reveals that 97% of Australian adults have limited skills to verify online information, leaving many vulnerable to false claims and manipulative content. So, how do we tackle this issue? And what can we do to improve media literacy in Australia?

Guest: Sora Park, Professor of Communication, News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra

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 ...