Making A Difference

This month's episode by journalism students at Edith Cowan University features the male ballet dancer, the adult with ADHD, the vision-impaired, the lifesaving nurse, the person seeking connection, the ‘body positive' woman. And the link between them all? They're all trying to pave their own way, often against formidable challenges and the expectations of others. Hosts: Jack Penniment and Samuel SparkesStories: ‘Men Can Ballet' - Reporter: Oli Pike ‘A Brain Wired Differently' - Reporter: Taya Cicanese ‘Through Dogs' Eyes' - Reporter: Toby Crestani ‘Saving Lives' - Reporter: Clare Perrot ‘Solitude and the Stage' - Reporter: CJ Russell ‘Sunrise Dip' - Reporter: Chloe NolascoProduction:Sound design: Robyn Ogle and Samuel SparkesExecutive Producers: Monty Sangar and Robyn OgleSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMusic:‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade‘Come Back Home' / OlexyMore stories from ECU Vanguard Newshttp://ecuvanguardnews.com/More stories from The Junctionhttps://junctionjournalism.com/ 

It's a good thing that as a society, we're more open to discussing mental health and the challenges it poses for many people. University of Sydney reporter Ben Fragiadakis investigated this transformation on what used to be a very taboo topic. What he found were the unintended consequences of such openness. And despite all the attention, serious doubts remain among experts about our approach to treating mental health.Lifeline 13 11 14Beyond 1300 22 46 36 Host/Reporter: Ben FragiadakisExecutive Producer: Lea RedfernSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMusic ‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade ‘Come Back Home' / OlexyImages'Contemplation' / Janusz WalczakMore stories from University of Sydney:Salience - https://www.salienceatsydney.org/More stories from The Junctionhttps://junctionjournalism.com/

It's a story full of compromises, contradictions and unsuspecting victims. The use of rat and mice baits help to keep our home free of rodents. But they also pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems. A team of journalists at Curtin University investigates how precious owl species are becoming the victims of secondary poisoning from rodent control products. It's also a story of determination as communities battle the bureaucracy, manufacturers and public indifference to try to protect the owls.Hosts: Madigan Landry and Kimberley PutlandStories:Taking the Bait - Reporter: Madigan LandryThe Decision Makers - Reporter: Yousuf ShameelOwl Communities - Reporter: Kimberley PutlandNight Calling - Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa CruzExecutive Producers: Kayt Davies and Simon BradyInvestigative project:Owls on DeathwatchAPVMA rodenticide review submissions:https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062421/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93291 (Part 1)https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062442/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93296 (Part 2)https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062447/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93301 (Part 3)https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062451/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93306 (Part 4)'Night Calling' documentary:https://www.youtube.com/@owlfriendly Music‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade ‘Come Back Home' / OlexyMore stories from Curtin University:Western IndependentMore stories from the best student journalism in Australia:The Junction 

We deal with threats – both real and perceived – all the time. In this episode, journalism students at Swinburne University look at how we are confronting some of those threats. From having the right to protest, to supporting the wellbeing of children, to some of life's basics like driving a car, swimming at the beach and trying to find a job. And we end on an uplifting note with some bogan funk. What is that? Have a listen and get onboard.*Content warning* This episode includes references to mental health and suicide.Host: Matthew ParkhillStories'The Right to Protest' - Reporter: Star Despotellis 'Short Stay Tax' - Reporter: Elke De Smet 'Mental Health in the Classroom' - Reporter: Miah Foster 'Behind The Wheel' - Reporter: Mitch Davis 'Swim Safe' - Reporter: Stella McErwin 'Finding Work' - Reporter: Ethan Lonsdale 'Switching Off' - Reporter: Keenan D'Souza 'Bogan Funk' - Reporter: Louie CinaExecutive Producer: Peter MarcatoSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMusic‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade ‘Come Back Home' / OlexyPhotos'Protest' - Matthew Parkhill'Classroom' - WOKANDAPIX'Traffic' - Curious Collectibles More stories from Swinburne University:The Burne - https://www.theburne.com.au/More stories from The Junctionhttps://junctionjournalism.com/ 

Keeping people safe, helping people out, giving people a leg-up, giving people a chance to shine – it's what a functioning society does. In this episode of Making a Difference, journalism students at Deakin University bring us stories about looking out for people: keeping apprentices safe on the job, helping those with addiction and incarceration, creating a new world for visually impaired children, supporting emerging musicians, and encouraging artists to live their fantasy through their idol. Hosts: Piers Van Der Heide and Alissa Schleebs Stories:"Safe Apprentices" - Reporter: Shaelyn Harris  "Beating Addiction: The Power in You" - Reporter: Cooper Watkins"Spotified" - Reporter: Aidan Knight"Reaching For The Stars" - Reporter: Cat Quash "There's a Podcast For That" - Reporter: Ben Cashin"Impersonator" - Reporters: Emily Wunhym and Ruben De Franceschi "Brat Summer" - Reporter: Bella McGreevy"Penguin Parade" - Reporter: Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina Sound Design: Chris ScanlonExecutive Producer: Alison McAdamSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from Deakin University:https://www.dscribe.net.au/ More stories from The Junction:https://junctionjournalism.com/Music:‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade‘Come Back Home' / OlexyImages:'Weld' - Mike Linderer / Pixabay'Jail' - Simone Gatterwe / Pixabay'Sonification' - Joel Filipe / Unsplash'Elvis' - ARC fotos / Pixabay

As Gen Zers become more socially and politically aware, they're starting to understand the world they inhabit and will inherit. In this episode, journalism students at UNSW Sydney look at the impact of some of those issues such as social media, politics and smoking. And possibly one of the biggest – mental health – is explored through the experience of two autistic sisters who mask their disorder.Host: Dominique Lakis-NashStories:"Social control" - Reporter: Caitlyn Todorovski"Celebrity scandal: PDiddy - Reporter: Marian Caburian"Masking autism" - Reporter: Nerissa Caviliere"On the vape" - Reporter: Daniel McLaren-Kennedy"Speak my language" - Reporter: Mae RawsonSound Design: Peter R. WhiteExecutive Producer: Connie LevettSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from UNSW:https://www.newsworthy.org.au/More stories from The Junction:https://junctionjournalism.com/Music:‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade‘Peach Ice' / Big Moist and the Smoking Durries‘Come Back Home' / OlexyImages:'Thinking' by Sukinah Hussain / Pixabay

Representation matters because it helps us imagine our place in the world: our identity, self-worth and sense of belonging. Come on an entertaining and informative ride as journalism students from Griffith University look at representation: how it's being done well and where it can improve.*Language warning for this episode. Hosts: Lucy Ingham, Sophia Thomas and Nicole SymensStories:"It's Her Video Game, Too" - Reporter: Sophia Thomas"Women in Horror" - Reporter: Molly O'Dempsey"Love Your Body" - Reporter: Nicole Symens"Rom Com Rebirth" - Reporter: Lucy Ingham"Spike" - Reporter: Isabelle GarlandSound Design: Heather AndersonExecutive Producers: Bridget Backhaus and Heather AndersonSupervising Producer: Simon Brady For more stories from Griffith University:https://thesourcenews.com/ For more stories from The Junction:https://junctionjournalism.com/Music: ‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade 'Wedding' / Nesterouk‘Come Back Home' / OlexyImages:'Video games' / StockSnap'Black Coat' / Ovan'Female body' / Ri Ya'Heart balloons' / Peggy Marco

In a world of heightened tension and conflict, there is lots to be wary and anxious about. But as the experts say: focus on the things you can control and don't worry about what you can't.This episode is the first appearance on our podcast by students from Western Sydney University. And they look at the things that scare us…and how people deal with those fears.Host: Claire Brownlie Stories:‘Parra-normal' – Reporter: Claire Brownlie‘Finding Home' – Reporter: Polina Krongauz‘Not So Social Media' – Reporter: Bianca Paige Tropiano‘Gore-lore' – Reporter: Emily Mah-ChutSupervising Producer: Roger DawkinsExecutive Producer: Simon Brady More stories from the best student journalism in Australia:https://junctionjournalism.com/Music‘Betelgeuse' - Kunal Shingadehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANS2XsG4DE‘Come Back Home' – Olexyhttps://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/Photos (social media)'Tunnel' – Brunohttps://pixabay.com/users/bru-no-1161770/'Backpack traveller' - Tumisuhttps://pixabay.com/users/tumisu-148124/'Ghost silhouette' - Nick Magwoodhttps://pixabay.com/users/magwood_photography-6599853/

This episode by student journalists at Curtin University in Perth makes us think about the concept of trust and the belief in the goodness of people.The things they say, the way we rely on them…and the potential risk of placing our trust in others. Hosts: Madigan Spooner and Camila Egusquiza Santa CruzStories:‘Man or Bear' – Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz‘The Aliens Are Coming' – Reporter: Andrew Hanlon‘Pet Custody' – Reporter: Madigan Spooner‘Moondyne Joe' – Reporter: Aimee Glossop‘The End Zone' – Reporter: Beth MackiewiczExecutive Producers: Kayt Davies, Sarah Taillier and Glynn GreensmithSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from student journalists at Curtin University.https://westernindependent.com.au/Music ‘Betelgeuse' - Kunal Shingadehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANS2XsG4DE‘Come Back Home' – Olexyhttps://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/ 

For many people, food and the simple act of cooking can provide solace and comfort, particularly for those who go through the upheaval of migrating to another country. Cooking reminds them of home – not just the food but the people and places as well. Nicole Alcantara from the University of Sydney spent an evening with two young men from Nepal. And as they cooked a traditional Nepali curry, the conversation around food revealed a lot more about their new life in Australia and the enduring connections to home.Reporter: Nicole AlcantaraEditor and Supervising Producer: Lea RedfernExecutive Producer: Simon BradyAvishek's Nepalese fish curry recipehttps://alcantaranicole.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/avisheks-fish-curry-1.pdfMore stories from the best student journalism in Australia.The Junction Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' – Get Music‘When the Ash Settles' – The Westerlies ‘Ngoni' – The Mini Vandals ‘Bridgewalker' – Bitters‘Basketliner' – Bitters‘High Life' – The Mini Vandals‘Come Back Home' – Olexy 

It's hard enough for anyone to find a home to rent in Australia. The difficulty factor is multiplied many times more for hundreds-of-thousands of international students who come to the country each year, also needing a rental. In this episode, reporter Gwen Liu reveals the desperate measures many students are turning to that are exposing them to potential scams and exploitation.Reporter: Gwen LiuExecutive Producer: Simon BradyOriginal stories Crikey – Rental crisis: desperate students turn to Chinese brokers and pay the pricehttps://www.crikey.com.au/2023/08/14/rental-crisis-desperate-students-chinese-brokers/The Citizen – Rental crisis: Desperate students turn to Chinese brokers and pay pricehttps://www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/rental-crisis-desperate-students-turn-to-chinese-brokers-and-pay-priceMore stories from the best student journalism in Australia.The Junction Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' – Get Musichttps://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/there-is-only-the-unknown-ahead-840056/?q=there%20is%20only%20the%20unknown%20ahead&search_header=1‘The Art of Silence' – DHD Musichttps://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/the-art-of-silence-1066952/‘Steps' – Lance Conradhttps://motionarray.com/royalty-free-music/steps-1012004/?q=steps‘Come Back Home' – Olexyhttps://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/ 

Our Long Read series continues with a reckoning from Australia's past and the way it might influence our future. Our reporter Sydney Lang looks at the legacy of governor Lachlan Macquarie from the early colonial settlement days. Macquarie was considered a visionary who wanted to turn a penal colony into an egalitarian nation. But there is a dark side to his legacy that has an enduring, as well as painful, lesson.Reporter: Sydney LangExecutive Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from the best student journalism in Australia.The JunctionAdditional linksProfessor Bronwyn Carlson on ABC Radio NationalState Library of NSW documentary on Lachlan MacquarieMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' – Get Music‘Silent Cry' – Valster‘Thinking in Silence' – Ashot Danielyan‘Come Back Home' - Olexy 

In the next episode of our Long Read series, Tylah Tully from Curtin University reports on the site of two of Australia's greatest riches. The Burrup peninsula in the north of Western Australia is home to more than one million rock carvings by First Nations people that date back tens-of-thousands of years. It's also the site of a multi-billion dollar gas and oil development. Can the two co-exist as neighbours? And what threat does a petrochemical plant pose to a sacred rock art museum?ProductionReporter: Tylah TullyExecutive Producer: Simon BradyFor more stories from the best student journalism in Australia:The JunctionEpisode imagesSocial media and web: Robin Chapple, Tylah TullyMusic'Spirituality' by Maximus Sound'Anxious' by Oleksii Kaplunskyi 'Desert Orchid' by Alisha Studio'So Many Memories' by Myton Music'Just a Light Secret' by MooveKa'Come Back Home' by Olexy

In this episode, Aston Brown from University Technology Sydney – and now a rural and regional reporter at Guardian Australia – takes us inside the world of people who forage through rubbish bins to collect bottles and cans for cash. Are they environmental warriors? Is it a hobby job? Or are they trying to earn precious money to make ends meet? This is the first in our Long Read series where we focus on one, in-depth story each episode.Reporter: Aston BrownOriginal story on Guardian Australia:‘The professional recyclers cashing in on Australia's bottles and cans'https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/15/people-see-rubbish-but-i-see-money-the-professional-recyclers-cashing-in-on-australias-bottles-and-cans Voice actor: Darryle Macdonald Executive Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from The Junction: https://junctionjournalism.com/Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - Get Music - https://motionarray.com/browse/producer/getmusic/ ‘Come Back Home' – Olexy - https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/  Episode imageHans - https://pixabay.com/users/hans-2/ (The Junction social media)Jas Min - https://unsplash.com/@filmbetrachterin (The Junction website)

In this episode, our reporters from Deakin University look at how important health issues – period poverty, loneliness and therapy for young offenders – are being tackled. And there's some fun in there, as well, with roosters on the loose, the cult following of an anime classic and how AI might be creeping into your music playlists.If you or someone you know is experiencing loneliness or struggling with mental health:Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Hosts: Josie Day and Ziska MayadeenStories 'Period poverty' - Reporter: Ali Calafiore 'The Straw Hats' - Reporter: Shae Hambling 'Auto play' - Reporters: Mariam Ashraf and Molly Howie 'Rooster on the loose' - Reporter: Veia Bradley 'Healing paws' - Reporters: Ellie Claringbold and Jane Tyack'Not on your own' - Reporters: Ben Cashin and Cathy LangleyAudio Editor: Christopher Scanlon Executive Producer: Alison McAdam For more stories from Deakin University: Dscribe Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic ‘Reflected Light' by SergePavkinMusic via Pixabay 'Last Summer' by Ikson ‘Fluid' by ItsWatR ‘Inspiring Cinematic Ambient' by Lexin Music ‘Thinking In Silence' by Ashot-Danielyan 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

Shifts in trends and attitudes - some good and some less so - means that at the end of 2023, we are seeing ourselves and our country differently. This episode by students from the University of New South Wales explores the changing identity of Australia.   HostJade PsihogiosStories'The Matilda effect' - Reporter: Maddie Nixon'On the drink' - Reporter: Jacob Sukiennik'Whose crime?' - Reporter: Cayle Reid'Audio porn' - Reporter: Margareth Kowik'Own your story' - Reporter: Anna TidswellAudio EditorPeter R. R. WhiteExecutive ProducerConnie LevettFor more stories from UNSW:NewsworthyMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundEpisode imageKing G from Pixabay

In this episode by journalism students at Griffith University in Queensland, we talk to people needing support in difficult times. And for all those people needing support, there are individuals, communities and organisations who are there to provide help.HostsMerced Hernandez and Olivia SchoenauerStories'Youth detention' - Reporter: Merced Hernandez'Bushfires...again' - Reporter: Olivia Schoenauer'Seeking shelter' - Reporter: Nicholas Powell'Finding resilience' - Reporter: Larissa Espig'Speak and Share' - Reporter: Alana WilliamsAudio Editors Merced Hernandez, Olivia Schoenauer, Nicholas Powell, Larissa Espig, Alana Williams, Bridget Backhaus and Heather Anderson Executive ProducersBridget Backhaus and Heather AndersonFor more stories from Griffith University:The Source NewsMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic‘With Me' – Sabine Bloch'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

Para athletes don't get the headlines or recognition of their able-bodied peers yet their stories are the epitome of resilience and overcoming adversity. Less than a year until the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, we speak to four athletes about how sport has transformed their lives. HostsElla Bradford and Julia ForbesStoriesEmily Beecroft – Reporter: Julia ForbesJenna Jones – Reporter: Ella BradfordBlake Cochrane – Reporter: Bobby WilsonNathan Jason – Reporter: Rattanakorn BoontemEditor: Simon BradyExecutive Producer: Peter EnglishFor more stories from the best student journalism in Australia:The JunctionMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic ‘Steps' – Lance Conrad‘Fell In Love' – Keplar Beats'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

Every place has a story to tell: its past, present and what might lie ahead in the future. In this episode, our reporters from RMIT take us to native forests, a former prison, a public housing estate and a community on bushfire alert to find out how those places are changing. HostsAnnabel Fleming and Ned ColemanStories‘Citizen Scientists' – Reporter: Melanie Bakewell'Stories From The Inside' – Reporter: Ruth McHugh-Dillon‘Public Housing: Retain, Repair, Reinvest' – Reporter: Penry Buckley‘The Bushfire Spectre' – Reporter: Sydney Lang Audio Editor: Tito AmbyoExecutive Producer: Tito AmbyoFor more stories from RMIT:The City JournalMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students at Curtin University in Perth challenges conventions that have dictated our lives and the progress of society.We look at ways people are taking on and dealing with accepted norms around housing, families, drug use, gender equality and identity. Host: Andrew DuStories'Grand Designs' - Reporter: Xander Sapsworth-Collis'Stemming the Tide' - Reporter: Cindy Cartojano'No Children, Please' - Reporter: Premila Ratnam'It's Not Easy Being Me' - Reporter: Andrew Du'Pot Luck' - Reporter: Georgy SidesProducer: Andrew DuEditor: Simon BradyFor more stories from Curtin University:Western IndependentMusic:'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsound  

This episode by journalism students at the University of Melbourne explores the binaries that govern us: good and bad, real and virtual, life and death. But life often exists in the grey zones in-between and we look at what happens when you bend, blur or break those binaries. Host: Thomas PhillipsStories:‘Human-made nature' – Reporter: Meghan Dansie‘Death Doulas' – Reporter: Sasha Gattermayr‘Virtual Boyfriend' – Reporter: Qiyun Liu‘Parallel Universe' – Reporter: Jade Murray‘Lying for Good' – Reporter: Sean Ruse Audio editor: Thomas PhillipsExecutive Producer: Louisa LimMore stories from the University of Melbourne's Centre for Advancing Journalism:The CitizenMusic:'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

This month's episode is the first in a three-part podcast by Nicola Brayan from the University of Sydney.We've all been told that there's a “proper” way to speak English. What if that wasn't true? There are thousands of dialects of English that are “non-standard” yet they still carry cultural and historic significance. Nicola's deep-dive into English dialects around the world shows how language shapes identity, communities, and, too often, discrimination.This story challenges us to think before we judge the way others speak.You can listen to the entire three-part podcast (and you should!): SpotifyApplePodcast IndexiHeartAmazon MusicPodchaserOr type 'Standard Deviations Junction Journalism' into your favourite podcast app.Written and produced: Nicola BrayanSupervising Editor: Lea RedfernSound design and audio editing: Josh DowtonArtwork: Veronica LenardFor more stories by journalism students at the University of Sydney:https://www.salienceatsydney.org/ 

This episode by journalism students at the University of Canberra tells stories that make us think about some of the important things in life: our health, our happiness and our fellow human beings.HostsMaddi Green and Lila GreylingStories'The 'New' Australian Dream' – Reporter: Lara Stimpson‘Nutrition For The Mind' – Reporter: Hannah Donald‘A Taste of Country' – Reporter: Leo Phimphravichith‘Libraries 2.0' – Reporter: Celeste Gibbs‘They Do More Than Bring Me Flowers' – Reporter: Chloe SwanExecutive Producer: Simon BradyFor more stories from the University of Canberra:The OwlMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Brown Hill' - Motion Array Originals'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students at Curtin University in Perth tells stories about preservation: preserving the environment, our reputation, our identity and our well-being.HostsRuby Devlin and Amy FigueiredoStories'Money For Marks' – Reporter: Elliahn Blenkinsop‘Saving the River' – Reporter: Bronte Holmes‘The Young and the Restless' – Reporter: Mya Kordic‘Complex Identities' – Reporter: Ash Ramos‘Do I Need Therapy?' – Reporter: Amy Figueiredo‘The Comfort Bottle' – Reporter: Ruby DevlinProducer: Simon BradyFor more stories from Curtin University:Western IndependentMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students at Deakin University tells stories about our changing world and how people are finding ways to navigate these new times. You will meet Australia's first dental therapy dog who is helping people overcome their fear of going to the dentist, and join theatre workers as they delight in a return to the stage after long lockdowns. The episode also explores the dangers of a La Nina weather pattern, the problem of inequality in STEM jobs, and the pros and cons of social media influencers, which may make a difference to how you view and use certain platforms.Hosts: Billy Eason and Brad McGeeStories:'The dangers of a La Nina weather pattern' - Reporters: Will Tremain and Garbis Sanossian'Equity in STEM' - Reporter: Grace MacKenzie'The thrill of theatre's return' - Reporters: Chloe Williams and Ashleigh Kreveld'Teacher shortages' - Reporters: Jonathan Peck and Ali Calafiore'Australia's first dental therapy dog- - Reporter: Jena Carr'The influence of influencers' - Reporters: Phoebe Griffiths and Rylee Pattison-MooreAudio Editor: Dr Chris ScanlonExecutive Producer: Alison McAdamFor more stories from Deakin University: DScribe Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic‘Illumination' - Paul Yudin'You Can Do More' - lemonmusicstudio'Inspirational Background' - AudioCoffeeTikTok accounts for influencer story: @ellieshauls_@spencer.barbos'@jellybean.celine@hismile'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students at Griffith University in Queensland tells stories about ‘home'. From campaigns that support people facing housing crisis to acknowledging the importance of feeling at home in your own body. We also investigate the impact of natural disasters on ecosystems - which we like to think of as non-human homes - and there is a tribute to the volunteers who keep our homes safe. They are truly making a difference.Host: Chanelle MacbethStories'Raise the Rate for Good' - Reporter: Chanelle Macbeth'Kym's Cycle for Charity' - Reporter: Elizabeth Heseltine'At Home in Your Own Body' - Reporter: Indio Myles'The Other 'Homes' Ruined by Floods' - Reporter: Joshua McGuinness'Local Heroes' - Reporter: Elizabeth HeseltineAudio editors: Chanelle MacbethElizabeth HeseltineIndio MylesJoshua McGuinnessBridget BackhausHeather Anderson Executive Producers:Heather AndersonBridget BackhausFor more stories from Griffith University:The Source News Music:'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'The Art of Silence' - DHDMusic'If We Knew All The Laws of Nature' - Robert Farmer'Wake Up' - vitaminsound  

In this episode, journalism students at the University of NSW explore prejudice and bias, sometimes unconscious, sometimes ignorant and sometimes deliberate. There are stories that look at the issues of racism and identity from the perspective of victims, and why it's so important to hear those voices.ProductionHost: Kyle SmitizisStories'We are kinda racist' - Reporter: Sanjana Jose'Racism: too much reactive, not enough proactive -  Reporter: Jacob Sukiennik'Helping Ukrainian refugees' - Reporter: Claudia McDonnell'Minority parties' - Reporter: Sanjana Jose'Confronting Indigenous racism' - Reporter: Madison Howarth'Race and identity in the media' - Reporter: Vivienne CrowleAudio editor: Peter R. R. WhiteExecutive Producer: Peter R. R. WhiteMore stories from UNSW at Newsworthy:http://newsworthy.org.au/ Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This month's episode was produced by journalism students at Charles Sturt University. The range of stories emphasises the challenges right now, particularly for rural and regional communities. If it's not the pandemic, it's the threat of varroa mite and foot and mouth disease. And then there's the damage of months of heavy rainfall. We hear how communities  are dealing with a relentless wave of threats to livelihoods.ProductionHost: Sophie NorrisStoriesBee aware: the varroa destructor mite - Reporter: Cody MildwaterFoot and mouth threat to agriculture - Reporter: Archie Staines Farmer wants a worker - Reporter: Tahlia TranterDoctor, doctor - come quickly - Reporter: Joseph Richards Positions vacant - Reporter: Susy CornfordThe great tradie hunt - Reporter: Eden Puriri Making connections - Reporter: Christian PennyFilling in the gaps - Reporter: Sophie NorrisCountry living, city parking - Reporter: Noah SecombBack on track - Reporter: Duck WilsonAudio editor: Sophie NorrisExecutive Producer: Jock CheethamMore stories from Charles Sturt University:https://news.2mce.org/ MusicOpener - 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic Closer - 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

This episode captures the highlights from Junction Journalism's national radio broadcast on election night. Relive the key moments as journalism students around the country reported on a momentous vote count that saw Labor, led by Anthony Albanese, sweep to power along with a wave of independent candidates.More stories from Junction Journalism:https://junctionjournalism.com/Production for this episode:Hosts: Aditi Kutty and Naomi NewcombeExecutive Producer: Simon BradyElection broadcast teamExecutive ProducersAditi KuttyDiya KhannaPresentersNaomi Newcombe (Deakin University)Jack Crnjanin (Swinburne University)Alessandro Rossini (Swinburne University)Dr Andrew Dodd (University of Melbourne)Results analysisOlivia Garra (Deakin University)Maggie Papas (Swinburne University)Alessandro Rossini (Swinburne University)Marilyn Tan (University of Melbourne)‘Live' cross producersCallum McNaught (Deakin University)Brandon Demura (Swinburne University)Social media producersNueva Mambor (Deakin University)Stefanie Podsiadly Soto (Deakin University)Kinta Walsh-Cotton (University of the Sunshine Coast)Ebony Weston (Swinburne University)ReportersChelsea Bunting (Deakin University)Olivia Cleal (University of Sydney)Sam Devenport (University of Sydney)Jessica Evensen (Curtin University)Maddi Green (University of Canberra)Celeste McDonald (Swinburne University)Jason Gunst (Deakin University)Daniel Holmes (University of Sydney)Liam Jennings (University of Canberra)Oliver Lane (Curtin University)Liam Mulhall (University of Canberra)Sophie Norris (Charles Sturt University)Verena Power (University of the Sunshine Coast)Joseph Richards (Charles Sturt University)Xander Sapsworth-Collins (Curtin University)Jamie Thannoo (Curtin University)Adriana Wainstok (University of Sydney)Hannah Whitehead (Deakin University)Supervising Executive ProducersPeter Marcato (Swinburne University)Simon Brady (University of Canberra)Technical productionDarren McKenzieVideography and photographyDenby Weller (Swinburne University) Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic ‘Harmony in Ultra Blue - LEXMusic'So Many Memories' - Myton Music‘Digital Heart' – Frequently Asked Music‘Little Hero' – Lexin Music'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

In this episode of ‘Making a Difference',  journalism students from the University of Melbourne report on what was one of the most marginal electorates in the country, Chisholm in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.Reporters spoke in-depth with voters throughout the election campaign about the issues that were most important to them.Climate change, relations with China, Victoria's COVID response, and house prices were common themes . The team analyses how Labor took the seat from the Liberal Party on election night. ProductionHost: Thomas PhillipsStories"Democracy in my hands': First-time voter feeling the privilege and weight - Reporter: Jenny CaiFrom isolation to activism: First-time voter hopes political heat will drive climate action - Reporter: Sean Ruse Frustrated voters could take state grievances to federal ballot box - Reporter: Meghan DansieBus driver father worries how his children will ever afford homes - Reporter: Caitlin DuanPost-election analysis of what happened in Chisholm - Reporter: Petra StockAudio editor: Thomas PhillipsExecutive Producer: Louisa LimMore stories from the University of Melbourne:https://www.thecitizen.org.au/MusicOpener - 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusicCloser - 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode of Making a Difference is an election special with journalism students at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst putting the microscope on the electorate of Calare in the heart of NSW. The National Party holds Calare comfortably but like many seats in this election, independent and smaller party candidates are hoping to have a say on the outcome.ProductionHost: Sophie NorrisStoriesKate Hook (Independent) - Reporter: Sophie NorrisTracy Whittaker (One Nation) - Reporter: Sophie WatsonKay Nankervis (Greens) - Reporter: Sophie WatsonAndrew Gee (National Party) - Reporter: Sophie WatsonSarah Elliott (ALP) - Reporter: Noah SecombAudio editor: Noah SecombExecutive Producer: Jock CheethamMore stories from Charles Sturt University:news.2MCE.orgMusic:'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

This episode by journalism students at Swinburne University in Melbourne counts us down to the federal election. They look at issues that are energising young people: climate change, cost-of-living and an integrity commission are never far from the conversation. And they put candidates on-the-spot to see how their parties will respond.ProductionHost: Jack CrnjaninStories‘Candidate interview: Piers Mitchem (Greens / Kooyong)' – Reporters: Jack Crnjanin and Alessandro Rossini‘Young voters making their voices heard' – Reporter: Claudia Harvey‘Candidate interview: James Patterson (Liberal Party) – Reporter: Alessandro Rossini ‘Candidate interview: Peter Khalil (Labor Party) – Reporter: Alessandro Rossini‘The rise of independents' – Reporter: Charlie Mills (Curtin University, WA) Audio editor: Jack CrnjaninExecutive Producers: Jack Crnjanin, Alessandro RossiniMore stories from Swinburne University:The Standard - http://www.theswinstandard.net/Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students at the University of Canberra (UC) looks at issues of these pandemic times. From the availability of affordable housing to the financial security of women, drug law reform, innovative ways of treating health conditions and realising sporting dreams.The stories were produced in conjunction with ABC Radio Canberra.ProductionHosts: Sara Garrity and Lara StimpsonStories'Tiny Homes' - Reporter: Brooke Roff'Super, not super' - Reporter: Lauren Light'To Punish or Reprieve' - Reporter: Rania Yallop'ADHD-Tok' - Reporter: Ebony Heins'The Messenger' - Reporter: Rebecca More'Road to Paris' - Reporter: Rian MurphyProducer: Natalie LarkinsExecutive Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from University of Canberra:https://theowluc.com/Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'So Many Memories' - Myton Music 'Deep River' - Finval'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode by journalism students from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) explores the decision by Muslim women to adopt the veil to cover their hair, bodies and faces.  We hear the stories of five Muslim women from different walks of life and racial backgrounds who live across Australia. They tell us their reasons for covering-up and the struggles they go through as visible representatives of their faith in the face of increasing Islamophobia.  By simply being themselves and choosing to don the hijab, these women are Making a Difference. ProductionHosts: Sara Amir and Eve CoganReporters: Sara Amir and Arshmah JamalAudio editor: Sara AmirExecutive Producers: Sara Amir, Martin NewmanMusic‘There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic‘Singularity' - Lagua Vesa‘To Bright' - Mochas‘Cold Conclusion' - August Wilhelmsson'Wake Up' - vitaminsound For more stories from the University of Technology:https://centralnews.com.au/

This episode, produced by journalism students from Deakin University and Southern Cross University, hears from people who are helping others and, by extension, helping the planet.We delve into the world of Depop to explore if the movement is helping to curb our fast-fashion ways. We also follow Ten-Cent Tom, a guy who is building a recycling business one aluminium can at a time, with the aim of employing people with disabilities just like him. This episode also explores the complex issues of loneliness, identity crisis and voluntary assisted dying.ProductionHosts: Curtis Baines and Georgia DunneStories‘Walking Away From Loneliness' – Reporter: Jason Gunst (Deakin) ‘The Pace of Fashion' – Reporter: Olivia Lowes (Deakin) ‘Identity Crisis' – Reporter: Meghan Fernandes (Deakin) ‘Life Choices' – Reporter: Naomi Newcombe (Deakin) ‘Ten-Cent Tom' – Reporter: Lauren Munro (Southern Cross) Audio editor: Christopher ScanlonExecutive Producer: Alison McAdam More stories from Deakin University: https://dscribe.net.au/ Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic ‘Downtown Boogie' – Bryan Teoh 'Solo Acoustic Guitar' – Jason Shaw ‘Heartbeat' – b-train ‘Groundwork' – Kevin MacLeod ‘Simple Love Song' – Sasha‘Little Hero' – LexinMusic ‘Remembering You' – Equilibrio 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

This episode produced by journalism students at Deakin University in Melbourne hears from people who are taking a stand to help others and, in some cases, themselves.We talk to people working on the ground to stop the trade of human trafficking in south-east Asia. We hear from the victims of online dating scams and their advice on how to avoid the traps. We also learn about the challenges and successes of people who live with Tourette Syndrome – a neurological disorder that affects one-in-100 children in Australia.  And there are the ways people are finding their voice to make a statement about fashion, politics, social issues and – in the case of social media influencers – themselves.ProductionHosts: Curtis Baines and Georgia DunneStories‘Stop The Traffick' – Reporter: Krsytle Richardson‘Behind The Screens' – Reporter: Jessica Fisher‘The Fashion Statement' – Reporter: Brandon Davis‘Living With Tourette Syndrome' – Reporter: Benjamin Filosi‘Don't Fall For It: Online Dating Scams' – Reporter: Cal DolanAudio editor: Christopher ScanlonExecutive Producer: Alison McAdamMore stories from Deakin University:https://dscribe.net.au/Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic ‘Aquatic City Vanished' – Bryan Teoh'Dreams' - Bensound  ‘Dance' - Bensound‘Infinite Peace' – Kevin MacLeod‘Signs To Nowhere' – Shane Ivers‘Depth Of Focus' – Shane Ivers‘Opening Move' – Shane Ivers 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

A look at dating, love and sex as more than simply social interactions but reflections of how we're actually going through the various stages of the pandemic. This month, journalism students at Curtin University in Perth look at how dating has changed in these virtual times.Romance reimagined explores the thrills and trepidation of making the first move, online dating and long-distance relationships. And how all of it might be helped with a more enlightened approach to sex education. ProductionHosts: Isabella Corbett and Gabrielle Becerra Mellet 'Making moves' - Reporter: Emily Farquhar'Fishing for swipes' - Reporter: Connie Maturana'Kisses and kilometres' - Reporter: Breanna Redhead'Let's talk about sex' - Reporter: Daryna ZadvirnaAudio editors:  Isabella Corbett and Gabrielle Becerra MelletExecutive Producer: Glynn GreensmithMore stories from Curtin Universityhttps://westernindependent.com.au/Music'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Walk Through The City' - Alex_Besss'In A French Café' - Brooklyn Brother 'Fancy Life' - Oak_Music'Move Your Body' - Kyle'Soulful Walk ' - Kinone'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

Journalism students at Griffith University in Brisbane bring us stories about the power of communities.They go to regional areas to see how First Nations people are banding together to improve vaccination rates.We hear from Muslim Australians s trying to bridge the cultural and racial divide in this country.The community radio station is under-rated but it's where careers are born and local voices are heard, and they need to be supported.As the world grapples with the effects of climate change and warming oceans, we report on the challenge to save seaweed...for own good.And there are few things more unifying and comforting than owning a pet. And that point has taken on even greater significance during the pandemic.ProductionHosts: Sitara Jat and Indio Myles'Vaccinating First Nations' - Reporter: Tahnee Maxwell'Muslims Down Under' - Reporter: Sitara Jat'The humble community radio station' - Reporter: Indio Myles'Helping seaweed, helping us' - Reporter: Jasmine Camp 'Pet therapy' - Reporter: Erin NortonExecutive Producers: Bridget Backhaus and Heather AndersonMore stories from Griffith Universityhttps://thesourcenews.com 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'The Eternity' - Roman Gorielov'Long Way Home' - Roman Gorielov'Solitude''Little Hero' - LexinMusic'Fresh Fashion' - TrendingMusic 'Wake Up' - vitaminsound 

This month, journalism students from the University of NSW brings us stories about wanting change in our society.We hear from a priest who was welcomed to Australia as a Vietnamese refugee yet still is the target of racial abuse. There's a visit to Hope House that is providing support for financially disadvantaged pregnant women. We look behind the movement that is driving change in the world of cinema and why it matters to have more women in front of and behind the camera.And we speak to a financial coach who is helping people deal with another by-product of the pandemic: personal debt from compulsive over-shopping.ProductionHosts: Andrena Kandiah and Laura Schofield'A refugee's story of racism - Reporter: Shayna Correa'Hope House' - Reporter: Emily Anderson'Women on film' - Reporter: Kevin Ding'Treat yourself' - Reporter: Imogen SmithAudio editors: Peter White and Connie LevettExecutive Producer: Peter WhiteMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Lost Friend' - Roman Gorielov'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundFor more stories from UNSW: https://www.newsworthy.org.au/ 

This episode by journalism students at the University of Melbourne goes 'hyperlocal' with stories, somewhat appropriately, from their own backyard, where most us have spent time in lockdown this year.You'll hear about the plight of those relying on food banks through the pandemic, the conservation of culture and history - sometimes against the push for progress - as well as the debate around animal rights and the environment.The stories are diverse and so are the locations. The team take us around Melbourne, into rural Victoria and hyperlocal in the provinces of China. ProductionHosts: Clancy Balen and Jenny Cai 'Putting food in the bank' - Reporter: Mustafa Nuristani'Click and collect tourism' - Reporter: Wuxi Fan'Saving history' - Reporter: Matthew Hall'Animal rights or a city icon?' - Reporter: Jenny Cai 'The cost of congestion busting' - Reporter: Clancy Balen'The price of progress' - Reporter: Harry Sekulich'Culture in a modern world' - Reporter: Yue JiangMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'The Eternity' - Roman Gorielov 'Deep River' - Finval'Structures From Silence' - DHDMusicTime For Chill - Schwartzburg'Chilled Summer Nights' - RoundnoteAudio'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundFor more stories by journalism students at the University of Melbourne can be found at The Citizen: a publication for the Cente for Advancing Journalism.https://www.thecitizen.org.au/    

This episode produced by journalism students at the University of Sydney looks at some of the everyday rituals  and relationships in our lives. Those rituals are on a broad spectrum:  from traditional cultural practices to the turmoil of friendships. And then there's the combination of ritual and relationship through the simplicity of the weekly grocery shop.  ProductionHost: Madison Lunz'Paper Money' - Reporter: Iris Yuan'The Genius of Shopping' - Reporter: Claudia SobralThe Person You Have Called Is Not Available - Reporter: Nicole AlcantaraMusic'Chilled Summer Nights' - RoundnoteAudio'Boundless Ocean, Vast Skies - Beyond 'We March Together' - Patrick Patrikios'Little Black Cloud', 'Cross Stitch' - Podington Bear For more stories by journalism students at the University of Sydney:https://www.salienceatsydney.org/ For the best student journalism in Australia:https://junctionjournalism.com/

In this episode by the University of Canberra, we share stories about people and places trying to make the world a better place. There's a pro surfer who is trying to make mental health a 'cool' thing to talk about. We speak with a former Australian coach about all the work still be done for women in sport. We go to a festival for dogs with an important message about caring for pets. And we look at the legacy we'll all leave in trying to make the world a better place.ProductionHost: Andrew Ford'The Good Human' - Reporter: James Herring'Sport Has No Gender' - Reporter: Sonia Emanuel'The Living And The Dead' - Reporter: Lucy Monaghan'The Underdog' - Reporter: Lyndsey TurnbullExecutive Producer: Simon BradyMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Walk Through The City' - Alex_Besss'Chilled Summer Nights' - RoundnoteAudio'Harmony In Ultra Blue' - LEXMusic'Silent Cry' - Valster'Lost Friend' - Roman Gorielov'Loneliness' - EasyTunes'Somewhere An Angel' - IVLIOR'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundFor more stories by journalism and sports media students at the University of Canberra:https://junctionjournalism.com/category/location/act/

Making A Difference returns with this month's episode produced by journalism students from RMIT University in Melbourne.They report on the thorny issues of vaccination and misinformation plaguing Australia's attempts to move through the next stage of the pandemic. And there's a feature interview with one of Australia's leading investigative crime journalists, John Silvester, who tells us about the dangers and psychological strain of reporting on the crime beat. Making A Difference is a Junction Journalism podcast. A new episode is released every month.ProductionHost: Warwick JonesReporters: Sarah Oliver, Shamsiya Hussainpoor, Eli Duxson, Charlotte HustonProducer and audio editor: Warwick JonesMusic'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic'Wake Up' - vitaminsoundFor the best student journalism in Australia:https://junctionjournalism.com/

From June 2021, new episodes of Making A Difference can be heard every month.Produced by journalism students around Australia, each episode will be hosted by a different university. Stories of today by the journalists of tomorrow.Making A Difference is a Junction Journalism podcast.https://junctionjournalism.com/2020/12/01/podcast/

In episode 3 of ‘Making A Difference', we consider the things that are important to us – large and small – and the difference they make in people's lives.Hosts: Rosa Ritchie and Blake DanilczakReporters: Eamon Moore, Dylan Crismale, Lauren Basto, Emma Thompson, Youssef Saudie and Matt Parnell.Music: Katrina Liston (Original score for ‘The youth of Yemen')Audio Editor: Philip Prior.Executive Producer: Simon Brady.For more stories about ‘Making A Difference', go to Junction Journalism. 

In episode 2 of ‘Making A Difference', we report on the little people (and creatures) who often don't have a voice. There are stories about Australia's endangered wildlife; people with a disability; older people in forced isolation the victims of crime too afraid to speak; and the women who suffer with an ‘invisible illness'. They all deserve to be heard, not only because of their struggles but the contribution they make to our communities.Hosts: Lauren Basto and Fraser DouglasReporters: Jana Black, Fia Walsh, Jessica Cordwell, Shea Dawson, Juliette Sauvage, Frazer Ramsden, Eliza Maddever and Taylor Warren.Audio Editor: Philip Prior.Executive Producer: Simon Brady.For more stories about ‘Making A Difference', go to Junction Journalism. 

This first episode of ‘Making A Difference' looks at vulnerability – the many ways it can affect us and the way we respond. There are stories about drinking through Covid lockdowns; the health of Indigenous children; the victims of revenge porn; the strong, sporty types who bottle-up their struggles; and the refugees' stories of trauma and healing.Hosts: Jana Black and Fia WalshReporters: Jana Black, Blake Danilczak, Emelie Watkins, Shea Dawson, Juliette Sauvage, Frazer Ramsden, Declan Smith, Fraser Douglas and Shamsiya Hussainpoor.Audio Editor: Philip PriorExecutive Producer: Simon BradyFor more stories about ‘Making A Difference', go to Junction Journalism. More Episodes.