JOY Drive

11 Aug 2025

Ruth Gordon: Houses at Parliament Exhibition for Homelessness Week

LGBTIQA+ Community, Society & Culture

Hundreds of delicate origami houses took over the Victorian Pride Centre for the 2025 Homelessness Week, each one carrying a story and a call for action on public and social housing. Ruth Gordon from the Salvation Army joined JOY Drive to share the campaign’s message, why it matters for LGBTQIA+ people and how you can get involved.

Guest: Ruth Gordon, Regional Homelessness Networker at the Salvation Army

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 ...