JOY Drive

19 Sep 2025

Nicole Rich: Protecting Yourself on Holiday Bookings

Consumer Affairs, Government & Organisations, Travel

With the AFL Grand Final long weekend ahead, Nicole Rich from Consumer Affairs Victoria joins JOY Drive to explain how to avoid dodgy holiday bookings, price gouging and refund headaches. From third-party websites to last-minute cancellations, here’s what you need to know before you pack the car.

Guest: Nicole Rich, Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria

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 ...