JOY Drive

1 Apr 2025

Dr Rowan Martin-Hughes: HIV Aid Funding Cuts

Health, News & Politics, Politics

In January 2025, the Trump administration paused all United States foreign aid spending, which will have a significant ripple effect. The United States is the single biggest donor to global HIV programs, and its support, through a program called PEPFAR, has helped save millions of lives in low—and middle-income countries.

But the United States is not alone. The United Kingdom, France, Germany and the Netherlands have also announced up to 70% cuts to their foreign aid budgets. Together, this could mean a 24% drop in global HIV spending and a potential public health disaster.

A new study from the Burnet Institute warns that this could lead to over 10 million extra infections and almost 3 million deaths by 2030.

Guest: Dr Rowan Martin-Hughes, Senior Research Fellow at the Burnet Institute

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 ...