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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2 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: How Our Bodies Handle Heat and How to Stay Cool

Health, Personal Safety

Hot weather can change everything, from mood and sleep to energy and focus. Associate Professor Theresa Larkin explains what’s happening ...

2 Jan 2026

Ingrid Stitt: Pill Testing at the Midsumma Festival’s 2026 Pride Street Party

Government & Organisations, Health, LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

For the first time, Victoria’s mobile pill testing service will be trialled at a street festival, rolling out to the ...

2 Jan 2026

Lucy Durack: Ringing In 2026 With the Australian Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala

Music, Performing Arts, Personal Journals, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Lucy Durack joined JOY Drive ahead of the Australian Pops Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve and The Day Before Gala Concerts, ...