JOY Drive

2 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Megan Willis: Estrangement and Complicated Families

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships

For people who are estranged from parents or close relatives, annual events like Christmas can intensify grief, guilt and a sense of being “out of step” with everyone else’s traditions. Associate Professor Megan Willis explains why family relationships fracture, why it can take years to reach no-contact, and why the festive season makes the emotional weight feel heavier.

Guest: Associate Professor Megan Willis, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University

Presenter: Con Keramitsis

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11 Jan 2026

Dr Sam Arnold: Autistic Burnout

Health, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Autistic burnout is not just tiredness. It can be a prolonged, life-altering depletion linked to sensory overload and masking. Sam ...

11 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Libraries Are Booming Again

Literature, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

Libraries are busier than they have been in years, and they are no longer just about books. Associate Professor Lauren ...

11 Jan 2026

Tomáš Kantor: SUGAR at the 2026 Midsumma Festival

Arts, LGBTIQA+ Community, Performing Arts, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

SUGAR is a bold one-person show about desire, money and pop culture fantasies, where glamour and pop songs sit alongside ...