JOY Drive

28 Jul 2025

Catherine Fitzgerald: $40,000 Boost for Queer Filmmakers

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, TV & Film

A bold new short film initiative is putting LGBTQIA+ voices on the big screen. Catherine Fitzgerald explains how a $40,000 grant and support from the Adelaide Film Festival could launch the careers of emerging queer storytellers from underrepresented communities.

Guest: Catherine Fitzgerald, Board Member, Pride Foundation Australia

Presenter: Latham Smith

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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 ...