JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Dr Masaki Shibata: Multicultural Beach Safety

Personal Safety

With thousands of people flocking to our shores every year, ensuring the safety of everyone, regardless of background, is critical. Dr Shibata has been researching the challenges of beach safety in multicultural communities and is actively involved in drowning prevention strategies.

Guest: Dr Masaki Shibata, Lecturer of Literature, Cultures and Linguistics at the Monash School of Languages, and Surf Lifesaver at Tamarama Beach, Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...