JOY Drive

30 Jan 2025

Trinity Ford – Puberty blockers suspended for minors in Queensland

LGBTIQA+ Community, Medicine, Mental Health

The Queensland Government has suspended the provision of puberty blockers and hormone therapies to minors seeking gender-affirming care in state health facilities.

People With Disability Australia, the national peak body representing LGBTQIA+ people with disability, has strongly condemned this decision.

Guest: Trinity Ford, President of People With Disability Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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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 ...