JOY Drive

14 Dec 2025

Professor Paula Gerber: Social Media Ban and Queer Young People

Government & Organisations, Kids & Family, Law, LGBTIQA+ Community, Social Media

The Australian Government’s new laws banning social media access for under-16s raise serious questions about safety, rights and unintended harm. Professor Paula Gerber examines what social media actually means for queer young people, particularly those without support at home or in their community.

Guest: Professor Paula Gerber, Paula Gerber, Legal Scholar and Human Rights Advocate, Monash 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 ...