JOY Drive

12 Oct 2025

Dr Joanne Orlando: The Privacy Cost of Facial Recognition Technology

Personal Safety, Society & Culture, Technology

Facial recognition promises speed, security and convenience, but at what cost? Dr Joanne Orlando from Western Sydney University unpacks how the technology spread from airports to classrooms, why your face is fast becoming a data goldmine, and what we risk when we trade privacy for ease.

Guest: Dr Joanne Orlando, Digital Wellbeing Researcher, Western Sydney University

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 ...