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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21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Liam Burke: What Netflix Buying Warner Bros Could Mean for Cinema

News & Politics, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros has raised questions about the future of cinema. Associate Professor Liam Burke explains the ...

21 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Christmas Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads

Music, Popular Culture, Psychology, Society & Culture

Christmas music triggers instant memories, emotions and associations, often within seconds of hearing it. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne explains why ...

21 Dec 2025

Lee Knight: Preventing Domestic Violence Before It Happens

Health, Personal Safety, Psychology, Relationships, Science & Medicine

A world-first Australian trial is exploring whether treating impulsivity could help prevent domestic and family violence before harm occurs. Lee ...