JOY Community Highlights

A special broadcast from the Bendigo Pride Festival for the ‘Pride in the Park' Youth Event with hosts Brett and Tim! Broadcast on March 29th, 2025 on JOY 94.9. The post Pride in the Park – Bendigo Pride Festival 2025 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

A special Monash University production about Fierce Female Forces in journalism. Broadcast on International Women's Day on JOY 94.9. The post Fierce Female Forces – In collaboration with Monash University appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

A special, JOY Outside Broadcast from John Cain Arena as we get excited for the Pride Round Clash between Melbourne United and the Tasmania JackJumpers! Listen in as host Jacqueline... LEARN MORE The post JOY's Melbourne United Pride Round Broadcast appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Join Triana, Dave and a suite of special guests as we call the action and present a very special broadcast for Midsumma Pride March 2025 The post JOY's Midsumma Pride March 2025 Broadcast appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

JOY's Outside Broadcast at the Regent Theatre for Oscar Ballet. Presented by Joel-King Mayne and Eve Gilbert, and produced by Con Keramitsis. Our hosts got a chance to chat with... LEARN MORE The post JOY's Outside Broadcast for Oscar Ballet appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Join us to relive the 2024 Pride Season. In our 30th year, this podcast highlights all the action from the Pride March, Victoria's Pride and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian... LEARN MORE The post JOY's 2024 Pride Season Coverage appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

It is with sadness that we let our community know that Robert Suggett (Known as Tim Lennox to those at JOY), a life member, and long term volunteer and contributor... LEARN MORE The post Tim Lennox Memorial Podcast appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Relive the excitement of the 2022 Midsumma Carnival, proudly supported by Newlife IVF! Join JOY Drive's Em and Warren as they chat to community organisations, stall holders and attendees, bringing... LEARN MORE The post 2022 Midsumma Carnival OB appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Disability advocate, LGBTIQA+ advocate and Pride Ambassaador Greg Axtens speaks with Paul Horwell about what International Day of People with Disability means to him. The post International Day of People With Disability 2021 – Greg Axtens appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

In celebration of International Day of People with Disability 2021, disability advocate and LGBTIQA+ advocate Ruby Mountford interviews Dr Rhonda Galbally. Dr Galbally is a Commissioner of the Royal Commission... LEARN MORE The post International Day of People With Disability 2021 – Dr Rhonda Galbally appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

The Victorian Pride Centre was officially opened on the morning of Sunday 11 July 2021. The centre was officially launched by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Equality Martin Foley,... LEARN MORE The post Victorian Pride Centre Opening – Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

After a rough 2020, it’s time to shake off the year that was and celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 with the JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast, proudly brought to you by NAB... LEARN MORE The post JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast 2021 – Part 1 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

After a rough 2020, it’s time to shake off the year that was and celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 with the JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast, proudly brought to you by NAB... LEARN MORE The post JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast 2021 – Part 2 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

After a rough 2020, it’s time to shake off the year that was and celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 with the JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast, proudly brought to you by NAB... LEARN MORE The post JOY Mardi Gras Broadcast 2021 – Part 3! appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2020! If you didn’t make it to the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have more than 3 hours of commentary, fun, interviews plus more… SO […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2020/03/MG-2020-Podcast-Part-3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:16:29 — 105.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post EVEN MORE Fun, Floats, Interviews, the Commentary – Here’s PART 3 of our JOY Coverage of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2020! If you didn’t make it to the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have more than 3 hours of commentary, fun, interviews plus more… SO […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2020/03/MG-2020-Podcast-Part-2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:11:50 — 98.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post MORE Fun, Floats, Interviews, the Commentary – Here’s PART 2 of our JOY Coverage of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2020! If you didn’t make it to the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have more than 3 hours of commentary, fun, interviews plus more… SO […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2020/03/MG-2020-Podcast-Part-1-1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:07:27 — 92.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Fun, Floats, Interviews, the Commentary – Here’s Part 1 of our JOY Coverage of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2019! If you couldn’t make it to the 2019 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have almost 4 hours of interviews, fun, floats, dancing plus more… SO scream for […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2019/03/190305-MardiGras2019-Part3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:24:43 — 77.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Participant Interviews, Fun, Costumes, Floats – It’s All STILL Here in PART 3 of Our JOY Coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2019 #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2019! If you couldn’t make it to the 2019 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have almost 4 hours of interviews, fun, floats, dancing plus more… SO scream for […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2019/03/190305-MardiGras2019-Part2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:23:23 — 76.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Participant Interviews, Fun, Costumes, Floats – It’s All Here in PART 2 of Our JOY Coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2019 #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2019! If you couldn’t make it to the 2019 Mardi Gras Parade then this is the podcast for YOU! We have almost 4 hours of interviews, fun, floats, dancing plus more… SO scream for […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2019/03/190305-MardiGras2019-Part1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:24 — 45.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Participant Interviews, Fun, Costumes, Floats – It’s All Here in Our JOY Coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2019 – Part 1 #ListenNow appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Thanks to SBS and Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, JOY produced the official live commentary of the 2018 40th Anniversary Parade. In the second part you can hear more fun and fabulousness from the […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2018/03/180303-CommunityHighlights-SGLMGParade-PT2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:21:48 — 56.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post More Floats, a Wedding in Taylor Square, the Happy Bernardi Float, PFLAG + many more floats and the Parade wind up… Our JOY Coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade – Part 2 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Thanks to SBS and Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, this is the JOY live commentary of the 2018 40th Anniversary Mardi Gras Parade. In this first part you can hear all the fun and […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2018/03/180303-CommunityHighlights-SGLMGParade-PT1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:49:41 — 75.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Floats, Floats, Cher and more Floats… Our JOY Coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade – Part 1 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

JOY 94.9 would like to congratulate our presenters Fiona, Bree, Rachael, Susannah, Rebecca and Danae of our sports program Chicks Talkin’ Footy on winning the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s award for ‘Excellence in Sports Broadcasting’ […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/11/CBAA_Chicks_Talkin_Award.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:11 — 8.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post ‘Chicks Talkin’ Footy’ score win at CBAA Awards 2017 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

In 2016, Holden signed up in support of the Australian Marriage Equality campaign, standing proudly beside the other Australian businesses calling for marriage equality – sooner not later. Holden are proud of using the icon status […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/07/Chris-and-Cam-Interview-Holden.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:27 — 5.0MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Interview: Holden Diversity Manager Matthew Hough appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Sammi returns to the air after battling breast cancer for the past 2 years for a special IWD show. She is joined in the studio with the author of a groundbreaking new book Eva Sless […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/06/2017-03-08-InternationalWomensDay.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:09 — 32.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post International Women’s Day: Sammi Returns appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

  The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial ceremony is co-ordinated worldwide by the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) and hosted in Melbourne by Living Positive Victoria with the support of the Victorian AIDS […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/05/JCH-34th-AIDS-Candlelight-Memorial-2017-pod.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:05:57 — 60.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post 34th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial “Ending HIV & AIDS together” appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

On Monday May 15th, 2017, a reception was held for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) the first time at Government House. IDAHOBIT marks the date in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/05/IDAHOBIT2017_GovHouse_Vic.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 25:03 — 34.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Government House opens doors for IDAHOBIT appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

The 2017 Pride Cup was held on May 7, 2017, at the Yarra Glen Recreational Reserve, celebrating inclusion and diversity in sport. This podcast features exclusive highlights from the 4th annual Pride Cup VIP Luncheon […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/05/JCH-2017-Pride-Cup-Highlights-pod.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:40 — 51.0MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post PRIDE CUP 2017 Highlights appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

On Sunday evening, JOY presenters Darren Lawton & Blair Cowen covered the red carpet for the 59th annual TV Week Logie Awards at Crown Casino. In true Logies style the duo got all the goss […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/04/Darren-And-Blair-Logies-recap.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:44 — 48.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post TV Week Logie Awards Red Carpet with Darren & Blair appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

On Tuesday March 21st, La Trobe University Counselling Service Queer Programs at Bundoora in conjunction with the Student Union Queer Department and the Ally Program once again celebrated Pride with the LTU Pride Festival and […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/LaTrobe_JOY949_Broadcast2017.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:32 — 54.5MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post JOY broadcasts from La Trobe Bundoora appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

In this podcast, the City of Port Phillip Mayor Bernadene Voss shares her thoughts on the announcement of the Pride Centre location and the councils support for the LGBTI community over the years. The Minister […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Mayor.-Cr-Bernadene-Voss.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:28 — 4.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Pride Centre Announcement Speech: City of Port Phillip Mayor Bernadene Voss appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Chair of the Victorian Pride Centre Board Jude Munro spoke this morning in St Kilda, following the announcement from The Minister for Equality the Hon. Martin Foley that  the long awaited Victorian Pride Centre will be […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Victorian-Pride-Centre-Board-Jude-Munro-AO.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:06 — 7.2MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Chair of Victorian Pride Centre Board Jude Munro AO appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

The Minister for Equality the Hon. Martin Foley this morning made the announcement that the long awaited Victorian Pride Centre will be built in St Kilda, with the Andrews Labor Government announcing it will be based […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Minister-for-Equality-the-Hon.-Martin-Foley-Announcement.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:51 — 6.3MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Location announced for Victorian Pride Centre appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Jason, Rachel, Dene and Clayton held back their party so they could make it in to wrap up your Mardi Gras coverage with a lazy Sunday brunch. The team chatted about their experiences, their highlights […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/mardi-gras-lazy-brunch.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:45:37 — 96.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2017 – Lazy Sunday Brunch Wrap Up appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Here are a few more highlights from the 2017 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday March 4th. Do remember to subscribe to your favorite JOY podcasts via iTunes so you don’t miss […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/MardiGras_.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:59 — 9.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2017- More Highlights appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

One of the highlights of the 2017 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night was without a doubt the presence of Mardi Gras sponsor Holden. JOY 94.9 was also honored to have […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Holden_JOY_Mardi_Gras_Sponsor.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 3:21 — 7.7MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2017- Holden, Lets Go there! appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

It was one of the largest roars of the evening on Saturday night at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and it was all in support of the First Nations group who marched again […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Mardi-Gras_First-Nations.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09 — 2.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2017- First Nations creating equality step by step appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Welcome to the Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 special on JOY 94.9. Across this weekend, JOY 94.9 is bringing you all the action of this diverse LGBTI community event, one of the biggest on the […] https://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Queer_indigenous_4.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:29 — 33.1MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 Special: Part 4 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Across this weekend, JOY 94.9 is bringing you all the action of this diverse LGBTI community event, one of the biggest on the queer calendar across the year and you can hear it all live […] https://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Queer_indigenous_3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 11:06 — 25.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 Special: Part 3 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Welcome to the Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 special on JOY 94.9. Across this weekend, JOY 94.9 is bringing you all the action of this diverse LGBTI community event, one of the biggest on the […] https://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Queer_Indigenous_2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:30 — 28.6MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 Special: Part 2 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Welcome to the Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 special on JOY 94.9. Across this weekend, JOY 94.9 is bringing you all the action of this diverse LGBTI community event, one of the biggest on the […] https://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/03/Queer_indigenous_Part_1-1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:59 — 32.0MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Urban Dreaming Mardi Gras 2017 Special: Part 1 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

JOY 94.9 celebrated the JOY of summer with an outside broadcast at Midsumma Carnival. Featuring Rachel and Grace, Warren and Anastasia and Murphy’s Law, Anna and Dean, the gang kept us OUT, LOUD and PROUD. […] http://media.rawvoice.com/joy_comm/p/joy.org.au/joycommunityhighlights/wp-content/uploads/sites/125/2017/01/Midsumma-carnival-highlights-take-2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:31 — 47.4MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | RSS The post Interview Highlights of Midsumma Carnival 2017 appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.