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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22 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music from Hilary Duff , Leigh-Anne and Lana Del Rey

Music, Popular Culture

Hilary Duff is back with her first album in a decade, Leigh-Anne steps out independently with her solo debut, and ...

22 Feb 2026

Laureate Professor Clare Collins: Coffee and Blood Pressure

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Science & Medicine

Coffee can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure, yet large-scale research suggests it may not increase long-term hypertension risk ...

22 Feb 2026

Dr Jeremie Bracka: Victoria’s LGBTQIA+ Hate Crimes Inquiry

Government & Organisations, History, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Society & Culture

Victoria’s new inquiry into LGBTQIA+ hate crimes marks a significant moment for accountability and prevention. Dr Jeremie Bracka explains why ...