JOY Drive

19 Dec 2024

Vicki Ward: Project Purple

LGBTIQA+ Community, News & Politics, Politics, Regional, Training

The Victorian Government is continuing its support for LGBTIQA+ communities by helping jobseekers access safe and inclusive employment services. More than 11% of Victorians identify as LGBTIQA+, and they experience higher levels of discrimination than other Victorians, which means they can face barriers to employment. Project Purple has already helped 60 trans and gender-diverse Victorians to become work-ready and find new employment opportunities.

Guest: Vicki Ward is the Minister for Employment in the Victorian Government.

Presenter: Dee Mason.

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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 ...