JOY Drive

4 Feb 2026

Rowen De Souza: Glam Slam, Pride and Belonging on the Tennis Court

Amateur, LGBTIQA+ Community, Sports & Recreation

Each year during the Australian Open, Glam Slam brings LGBTQIA+ players from around the world together to compete, connect and be fully themselves. Founder Rowen De Souza reflects on how the event has grown into a global movement, why visibility in sport matters, and what pride looks like far beyond the parade.

Guest: Rowen De Souza, Founder of Glam Slam and President and CEO of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...