JOY Drive

10 Sep 2025

Dr Erik Denison: AFL Culture Under Pressure After Mitch Brown’s Coming Out

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

Researcher Dr Erik Denison explains what Mitch Brown’s announcement as the first openly bisexual AFL player means for tackling homophobia in the sport and why more profound change is overdue.

Guest: Dr Erik Denison, Researcher in Discrimination and Sport Culture, Monash University

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 ...