JOY Drive

16 May 2025

Michael Reason: Rainbow Threads – Queer Stories Woven Into History

Education, History, LGBTIQA+ Community, Non-Profit, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Michael Reason from Museums Victoria joins JOY Drive to share the latest addition to Rainbow Threads, a powerful, evolving display celebrating LGBTIQA+ history through fashion and cultural artefacts. From TV’s first same-sex wedding to everyday moments of queer visibility, this exhibition weaves identity, activism and pride into the museum space.

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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 ...