JOY Drive

8 Apr 2025

Dr Katya Numbers: Young People as Dementia Carers

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Society & Culture

If you have ever supported a loved one with dementia, you will know how tough and isolating it can be. Imagine going through all of that in your 20s while trying to finish uni, start your career or keep friendships going. That is the reality for a growing number of young Australians.

Guest: Dr Katya Numbers, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) within the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health at UNSW Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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22 Apr 2025

Dr Brianna Le Busque: Four types of indoor plant owners

Environment, Mental Health, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

From leafy living rooms to tiny desk succulents, indoor plants have taken root in our homes and hearts. But what ...

22 Apr 2025

Carolyn Gillespie: LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – 2025 Election Priorities

Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Politics, Society & Culture

As we head toward the 2025 federal election, LGBTIQ+ Health Australia calls on all political parties to commit to bold, ...

16 Apr 2025

Dr Edith Hill: TikTok and Designer Bags

Consumer Affairs, News & Politics, Popular Culture, Social Media

The trade war has gone TikTok. Chinese factory workers show exactly how your designer bag gets made, and they throw ...