JOY Drive

19 Mar 2025

Em McGowan: Water Polo Pride Match

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Sports & Recreation

Sport should be for everyone, but that’s not always the case. That’s why initiatives like Pride games are vital—they create visibility, celebrate inclusion and convey that LGBTQIA+ people belong in sports.

On Sunday 23 March 2025, Victorian Phoenix is hosting the only pride game in the Australian Water Polo League, and they have partnered with Pride Cup to make it an event that truly deepens understanding and fosters inclusion.

Guest: Em McGowan, a proud queer and trans athlete who plays for the Victorian Phoenix and sits on the Water Polo Australia Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Steering Committee

Guest: 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 ...