JOY Drive

21 Dec 2025

Commissioner Joe Ball: Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead Together

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

As 2025 winds down, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ Communities Joe Ball reflects on loss, resilience and the emotional weight many communities are carrying. We explore the mood across LGBTQIA+ communities and where connection has held strong.

Guest: Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ Communities

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 ...