JOY Drive

19 May 2025

Dee Mason: Seen, Safe, Screened: Rainbow Sessions and Inclusive Healthcare

Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Self-Help, Sexuality

How do we make breast and chest screening truly inclusive for LGBTIQA+ communities? In this special JOY Drive interview, Dee Mason is joined by Brenda, a proud member of the trans community, to talk about Rainbow Sessions, a new initiative by BreastScreen Victoria designed to create safer, more affirming spaces for screening.

Brenda shares her personal journey with screening since 2010, including what helped her feel respected and seen, and why this campaign matters.

Rainbow Sessions run from 26–28 May 2025 at the Palais Theatre, St Kilda.
Bookings: 13 20 50 or breastscreen.org.au/rainbow

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Guests: Dee Mason and Brenda

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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 ...