JOY Drive

3 Aug 2025

Tess Gilfedder: Men’s AFL Pride Game

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Professional, Sports & Recreation

After nearly a decade of tradition, the AFL Men’s Pride Game is getting a shake-up and the Purple Bombers are front and centre. Tess Gilfedder shares how Essendon’s LGBTIQA+ supporter group is stepping into the national spotlight and pushing for visibility across the footy world.

Guest: Tess Gilfedder, President of the Purple Bombers

Presenter: Warren Andrew and Jacqueline Shields

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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 ...