JOY Drive

2 Jan 2026

Ali Hogg: Queerspace’s Free Christmas Day Breakfast

Relationships, Society & Culture

Christmas can be joyful for some, but for others, it brings loneliness, pressure, or complicated family dynamics. Ali Hogg from Queerspace and Drummond Street Services joins us to talk about why the “happy Christmas” narrative can miss the mark, especially for LGBTIQA+ communities.

Guest: Ali Hogg, Manager of Communications, Drummond Street Services and Queerspace

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

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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 ...