JOY Drive

4 Oct 2025

Professor Catherine Bennett: Melbourne’s Vaccine Factory

Health, Medicine, Science & Medicine

Melbourne’s new vaccine hub promises more than medical security; it is about stability in daily life. Professor Catherine Bennett from Deakin University explains how local production can keep schools open, events running and families connected, and why it is the key to building lasting public confidence when the next health challenge hits.

Guest: Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin 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 ...