JOY Drive

19 Mar 2025

Dr Bess Schnioffsky: Disability, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Business, LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have long been championed as key principles for creating fairer, more inclusive workplaces. But in recent months, they have come under fire, with political leaders here and abroad questioning their value.

With ongoing debates about workplace equity, it is a good time to ask: Why do DEI initiatives matter? What progress have we made in Australia, and what risks do we face if these programs are dismantled?

Guest: Dr Bess Schnioffsky, Research Fellow at RMIT University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...