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Rise Up, Ad-lib to Fade, Drive and Well Well Well

Alice — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:00:37 +0000

JOY has been talking to Young Australian of the Year finalists, witches and wizards, Melbourne Music Week organisers and VAC counsellors!

From Rise Up: Margot Fink

Michelle, Dee and Adam talk to Margot Fink who is Communications Manager for Minus18. Margot is also the Victorian State Finalist for Young Australian of the Year!

From Ad-lib to Fade: Witches, Wizards & Warlocks

With Halloween, All Saints Day and the Day of the Dead 2015 upon us, this show looks at the portrayals of Witches, Wizards and Warlocks in popular culture including the camp and bizarre.

From Driving You Mad: Melbourne Music Week

David and Sue chat with Cr Rohan Leppert, Chair, Arts Melbourne. More music than you can poke a stick at – that’s Melbourne Music Week! Over eight days 13-20 Nov, more than 100 events – half of which are free – will take place during the day and night in Melbourne’s live music venues, on the streets, in laneways and other unique spaces in the city.

From Well, Well, Well: Mental Health

Jessie and Carlos join with VAC counsellor Guy Campbell in an important follow up to Mental Heath Week. Together they discuss strategies and available services in response to anxiety and depression in our community including the Calming Anxiety Group.

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Community Focus: The News, Services, and Politics

Alice — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:03:43 +0000

This week’s podcasts on Little Pod of JOY have a community focus! Some of the things tackled this week include LGBTIQ news, telephone counselling and referral services, anger management and women’s violence services, and topical events in a local council!

From the QNN: Queer Network News

News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.

From Driving You Mad, Driving You Crazy: Switchboard

Jenet and J-Jon, filling in for David and Sue, interview the amazing Leanne of Switchboard! Switchboard is a telephone counselling, referral and information service to the LGBTIQ community. They also discuss Switchboard’s newest initiative “Out and About” which provides social visits for our community elders.

From Well, Well, Well: Women’s Family Violence

Anthony, Carlos and Jack continue their spotlight on family violence with a discussion of violence in lesbian relationships and the types of support available to those affected in the community, including guest counsellor Mel Creek.

From Saturday Magazine: LaTrobe City Council

Macca and Pete are joined by Dale Harriman, mayor of the LaTrobe City Council, to reflect on some inflammatory comments made by a fellow councilor.

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The Hospital Bed Broadcast

Alice — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 13:56:19 +0000

This week’s episode brought to you from a very determined Andrea’s hospital bed, with Alice holding recording equipment bedside!

From Community Highlights: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Gordon speaks with Brigadier David Allfrey, MBE, about the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They discuss when the Tattoo will come to Melbourne, the proud tradition of the event, and what the word “tattoo” actually means!

From The Wet Spot: Mary Lambert

The fabulous Sarah joins Sammi in the studio to present their interview with the amazing Mary Lambert! They talk about her journey, her new album Heart on my Sleeve and even get a taste of it.

From Brekkie Bears: Moonee Valley Deputy Mayor Cam Nation

Moonee Valley Deputy Mayor Cam Nation dropped by the Brekkie Bears and talked to Big Bear Mark and Carly about Mooney Valley’s first big IDAHOBIT celebrations and upcoming LGBTI Action Plan!

From The C + C Drive Factory: Rosie’s Big Adventure

Chris & Cam decided that it was time for the big family portrait. It’s been almost a year since #RosieDog came into their lives, turned life upside down, wrecked the house and became their number 1 priority! Ah children…

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