JOY Drive

28 Sep 2025

Dr Kate Mason: When Homes Make Us Sick

Consumer Affairs, Environment, Health, Personal Safety

From mould and damp to noise, air quality, and design, our homes can have a greater impact on our health than we realise. Dr Kate Mason from the University of Melbourne explains how unhealthy housing harms both body and mind, why renters are disproportionately affected, and what governments can do to make homes safer.

Guest: Dr Kate Mason, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Health Policy at The University of Melbourne

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 ...