JOY Drive

27 Mar 2025

Dr Katie Ekberg: Hearing Aids

Consumer Affairs, Health, Technology

One in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, yet many still delay getting their hearing checked. Perhaps it is pride or fear, or maybe the memory of those chunky beige hearing aids our grandparents wore.

But a lot has changed, both in the technology and how we think about hearing health.

Guest: Dr Katie Ekberg, Senior Lecturer in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University

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 ...