JOY Drive

8 Apr 2025

Dr Jialing Lin: My Medicare

Consumer Affairs, Government & Organisations, Health, Politics

The Australian Government launched MyMedicare in October 2023, promising better health outcomes by encouraging Australians to stick with a regular GP and clinic. The idea is simple: build a relationship with your doctor, improve continuity of care, and, in return, get access to longer telehealth appointments and better chronic disease support.

But so far, just 10% of patients have signed up. Why the hesitation? And what can we learn from countries doing it better?

Guest: Dr Jialing Lin, Research Fellow at the International Centre for Future Health Systems at UNSW Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...