JOY Drive

14 Dec 2025

Judy Frecker: Fairfield Hospital and the AIDS Memorial Garden

Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Journals, Relationships, Society & Culture

Before treatments transformed HIV, Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital stood at the centre of Victoria’s AIDS response, holding both heartbreak and humanity. HIV Clinical Nurse Consultant Judy Frecker reflects on caring for patients in the earliest days of the epidemic, the meaning of the AIDS Memorial Garden, and the legacy Fairfield still carries on World AIDS Day.

Guest: Judy Frecker, HIV Clinical Nurse Consultant

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Feb 2026

Leo Stubbing: New Music – Charli XCX, Bic Runga and Perrie Lead

Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

From new albums by Charli XCX and Bic Runga to fresh singles from Perrie, Meghan Trainor and Morgan Evans, Leo ...

15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: When Olympic Athletes Speak Out About Politics

Politics, Professional, Social Media, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

The Olympics are often framed as separate from politics, yet athletes continue to use the global stage to express personal ...

15 Feb 2026

Chris Zeiher: Lonely Planet’s Top 100 Australian Beaches

Environment, Travel

Australia has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but what makes one truly unforgettable goes beyond sand and water. Chris Zeiher ...