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Making A Difference
by Junction Journalism
Making A Difference is a podcast by The Junction, a collective of journalism schools at universities around Australia. The podcast is produced by student journalists, and episodes are hosted by a different university each month. Our public interest reporting reflects the depth and diversity of the issues that matter to a broad cross-section of society. You can listen on our website, https://junctionjournalism.com/, or subscribe to receive new episodes on your favourite podcast app.
Episodes
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Episode 56 - The Last Stop (Swinburne)
It's a ritual we all take part in regardless of our culture or religion or heritage. The funeral, and the wake that follows, is a way to honour the dearly departed and to deal with our own loss. In this episode, Seth Delfin from Swinburne University looks at the tradition from his own Filipino...
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Episode 55 - Rooms Of Their Own (University of Sydney)
Women-only spaces have existed for centuries, if only as a response to the way women were excluded from many aspects of society. In this episode, University of Sydney reporter Ella Dungey takes us inside these spaces to explore why they are so necessary for many women. Production: Reporter /...
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Episode 54 - Threads of Connection (Edith Cowan Uni)
There's a growing body of evidence that shows loneliness and isolation is an issue for an increasing number of people. And one of the solutions - connection with others - is often is easier said than done. So, in this episode, student journalists from Edith Cowan University bring us stories about...
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Episode 53 - Lives Between The Lines (Swinburne)
This episode by journalism students at Swinburne University looks at the spaces where many people live: from workplaces and communities to culture, money, and identity. These are stories about pressure and adaptation, of being overlooked or underestimated, and of finding ways to be seen, heard…
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Episode 52 - Who Looks After Us (UNSW)
In this episode by journalism students at UNSW, we look at care and vulnerability across very different lives. From young people navigating the dating scene, to female athletes facing higher injury risks; from the quiet work of a mortician preparing the dead with dignity, to growing concern about...
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Episode 51 - Friend or Foe (Deakin University)
Flying foxes, war veterans, AI chatbots, women in journalism, Halloween, rural communities. In this episode, student reporters at Deakin University bring us stories about people trying to work out who's on their side. Hosts: Leigh Lule and Alex Kratofil Stories: Who gives a flying fox - Reporter:...
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Episode 50 - Threads of Time (Griffith University)
For our 50th episode, journalism students from Griffith University look back…and forward. They take us back to events in 1975 to report on the enduring influence of The Dismissal and the land rights movement in Australia. And we trace the echoes of those stories through our 50 episodes to present...
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Episode 49 - Out of the Shadows (Curtin University)
Sex work is legal and it's in-demand. So, why are those who do sex work feeling unsafe and isolated? Sex workers rarely speak publicly but Curtin University reporter Camila Equsquiza Santa Cruz spent months interviewing some of these workers in Western Australia on a campaign they say is all…
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Episode 48 - Journey of Discovery (RMIT)
Journalism students from RMIT bring us stories of people emerging from tragedy, misadventure and personal angst, and what we learn when our backs are against the wall. Host: Dashiel Agar Stories: 'From The Ashes' - Reporter: Jessica Nguyen 'You Only Have To Ask' - Reporter: Elisha Walker 'Up The...
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Episode 47 - A Rock and a Hard Place (Curtin University)
Murujuga – the sacred rock art site in Western Australia’s Pilbara – has just been listed by UNESCO for World Heritage status. But scientific experts say preservation of the carvings – some dating back 50-thousand years – is still precarious after the federal government’s decision last month to...
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Episode 46 - Running Your Own Race (Edith Cowan University)
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,...
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Episode 45 - Mind The Gap (University of Sydney)
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…
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Episode 44 - Hoo Gives A Hoot (Curtin University)
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…
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Episode 43 - Confronting Threats (Swinburne University)
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,...
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Episode 42 - Looking Out (Deakin University)
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...
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Episode 41 - Understanding Next Gen (UNSW)
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…
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Episode 40 - I See Me (Griffith University)
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....
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Episode 39 - I Am Not Afraid (Western Sydney University)
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…
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Episode 38 - Signals of Belief (Curtin University)
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…
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Episode 37 - No Plate Like Home (Long Read series)
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…
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Episode 36 - Paying The Rental Price (Long Read series)
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...
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Episode 35 - Our Past Is Our Future (Long Read series)
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…
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Episode 34 - On The Rocks (Long Read series)
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...
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Episode 33 - The Professional Recyclers (Long Read series)
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...
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Episode 32 - Essential Care (Deakin University)
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…
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Episode 31 - Changing Identity (UNSW)
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. Host: Jade Psihogios Stories 'The Matilda...
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Episode 30 - Centering Support (Griffith University)
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. Hosts Merced Hernandez and Olivia...
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Episode 29 - Para Power (University of the Sunshine Coast)
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. Hosts Ella...
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Episode 28 - Changing Places (RMIT)
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. Hosts Annabel…
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Episode 27 - Challenging Convention (Curtin University)
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 Du...
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Episode 26 - Breaking the Binaries (University of Melbourne)
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…
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Episode 25 - Standard Deviations (University of Sydney)
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…
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Episode 24 - Food For Thought (University of Canberra)
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. Hosts Maddi Green and Lila Greyling Stories 'The 'New' Australian Dream’ – Reporter: Lara Stimpson...
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Episode 23 - Preservation (Curtin University)
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. Hosts Ruby Devlin and Amy Figueiredo Stories 'Money For Marks’ – Reporter: Elliahn Blenkinsop ‘Saving the River’ –...
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Episode 22 - A Changing World (Deakin University)
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…
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Episode 21 - No Place Like Home (Griffith University)
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 -...
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Episode 20 - Challenging Prejudice and Bias (UNSW)
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...
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Episode 19 - Bearing Up (Charles Sturt)
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…
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Episode 18 - Election Night
Relive election night 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. This episode captures the highlights and defining moments from Junction Journalism’s national…
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Episode 17 - Chisholm's Choice (Uni of Melbourne)
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…
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Episode 16 - Election 2022: the seat of Calare (Charles Sturt University)
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...
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Episode 15 - Election 2022: The issues that matter (Swinburne University)
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…
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Episode 14 - The Covid Effect (University of Canberra)
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...
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Episode 13 - Uncovering the Decision to Cover (UTS)
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....
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Episode 12 - Crossing Boundaries, Changing Perspectives (Deakin University + Southern Cross University)
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...
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Episode 11 - Finding Your Voice (Deakin University)
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...
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Episode 10 - Romance Reimagined (Curtin University)
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...
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Episode 9 - Better Together (Griffith University)
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...
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Episode 8 - A Need for Change (UNSW)
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...
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Episode 7 - In Our Own Backyard (Uni of Melbourne)
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…
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Making A Difference is a podcast by The Junction, a collective of journalism schools at universities around Australia. The podcast is produced by student journalists, and episodes are hosted by a different university each month. Our public interest reporting reflects the depth and diversity of the issues that matter to a broad cross-section of society. You can listen on our website, https://junctionjournalism.com/, or subscribe to receive new episodes on your favourite podcast app.
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