JOY Drive

5 Feb 2026

Kirsten Mann and Chris Bakis: No Borders, No Judgement at Mardi Gras

LGBTIQA+ Community, Society & Culture

Sydney Mardi Gras can feel dazzling but distant for people who do not see themselves reflected in it. Kirsten Mann and Chris Bakis share how No Borders, No Judgement creates space for first-time marchers, builds community beyond parade night, and brings The Power of a Kiss to Mardi Gras 2026.

Guest: Kirsten Mann and Chris Bakis, Co-founders of No Borders, No Judgement

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...