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23 Oct 2025

Joel Parker: Thorne Harbour Health Leads the Mpox Fight

Education, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Non-Profit, Personal Journals, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

When mpox hit Melbourne, Thorne Harbour Health moved fast… pop-up vaccination clinics, zero-barrier access and community-driven messaging saved lives and built trust. Joel Parker joins us to reflect on the campaign that’s now a finalist for the LGBTIQA+ Melbourne Award.

Guest: Joel Parker, Communications Coordinator, Thorne Harbour Health

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 ...