JOY Drive

23 Nov 2025

Sally Nicholes and Jade Blakkarly: Law Talk — How Family Violence Pushes People into Poverty

Finance, Kids & Family, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

Family violence doesn’t end at the front door; it can trap people in cycles of poverty, insecurity and isolation. Managing Partner Sally Nicholes and WIRE CEO Jade Blakkarly unpack how violence intersects with money, housing, safety and gendered power, and why the 16 Days of Activism matters more than ever.

Guests: Sally Nicholes, founder and Managing Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers, and Jade Blakkarly, Chief Executive Officer at WIRE

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Nicholes Family Lawyers is a proud JOY sponsor and supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their experienced team can help with rainbow family law, including surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and asset protection.

For more information, visit nicholeslaw.com.au, or call 03 9670 4122, or email reception@nicholeslaw.com.au

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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 ...