JOY Drive

20 Jul 2025

Dr Samantha Chan: Can Pets Protect Kids from Allergies?

Animals, Environment, Health, Pets, Science & Medicine

Growing up with a dog may do more than teach kids love and responsibility; it might help prevent asthma and eczema. Dr Samantha Chan breaks down the latest research on how pets shape the immune system.

Guest: Dr Samantha Chan, Immunology and Allergy Lead, Snow Centre for Immune Health, WEHI

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...