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SOSJ: Have your Say
by Justice and Peace Office (JPO)
The Justice & Peace Office is proud to present "SOSJ: Have your Say." Hosted by a JPO intern each week, SOSJ: Have your Say is a podcast by young people, for young people, informing you of all the current and breaking highlights of the week through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Join us every week for our take on the latest social justice issues affecting you. Like our sister podcast "Speaking of Social Justice," we aim to give our audience a greater insight into Mental Health, Refugees & Asylum Seekers, Environment & Sustainability, the Housing Crisis, Equity & Discrimination, and other domestic and international and domestic affairs to keep young people informed.
Episodes
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The Invisible Cost of Climate Change
In this episode, JPO intern and ACU student, Harrison, explores the growing phenomenon of eco-anxiety; the deep sense of worry, grief, and frustration people feel in response to climate change. Drawing on recent research, he highlights how this emotional strain is particularly affecting young...
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Why Renewables Beat Nuclear
In this episode, ACU Business student Cameron McGinnis tackles one of Australia’s most divisive energy debates: nuclear power versus renewables. As the nation races to transition away from fossil fuels, Cameron explores which path offers the most sustainable, affordable, and ethical future for...
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Why are Aboriginal peoples still overrepresented in the criminal justice system?
In this episode, Law student, Lani Crichton, takes on the urgent issue of Indigenous over-representation in Australia’s criminal justice system. With a focus on children and young people, the discussion explores how low ages of criminal responsibility, systemic racism, disrupted education, and...
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The Effect of Foreign Investment on Housing Prices in Australia
In this episode of SOSJ: Have your Say, JPO Interns and ACU students Viet Dao and Samantha Li break down the effects of foreign investment on housing prices in Australia. They discuss whether or not there is a negative effect, how foreign investment may be benefiting the Australian economy, a...
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Climate Wars in Australian Politics
On this week's episode of SOSJ: Have your say, UTS student Harrison Slayter-McCabe delves into climate change policy. But, more specifically, exploring the recent statements by Peter Dutton regarding Australia's climate targets under the Paris Agreement. Harrison breaks down what the Paris...
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The Rental Housing Crisis
In this week's episode of SOSJ: Have Your Say, ACU student and JPO intern Aden Hennings discusses Australia's rental housing crisis and the severity of the issue. With one-third of the population being renters, the rental housing crisis is one of the prominent issues affecting Australians at the...
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The Issue with the NDIS
This week's episode of SOSJ: Have Your Say is hosted by Oscar Davis, an ACU Commerce student, NDIS worker, and JPO intern. In this episode, Oscar delves into the issues within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), specifically the lack of funds for people who need them, the…
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Is it time to revamp the XPT?
In this week's episode, Joshua Said, JPO Intern and ACU Student, discusses the dire need for a shift in perspective when it comes to government allocation of civilian funding, with reference to the AUKUS Submarine Deal. A proposal to revamp the XPT service along the east coastline of Australia is...
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The Cost of Living on Australians
In this week's episode, Sarah Khosho, JPO Intern and ACU student, discusses the impact of the cost of living on Australians, including the financial stresses and lifestyle changes affected by inflation. Australians are urged to beat the rising cost of living and access the support they require to...
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Intergenerational Connection
JPO Intern and Business student, Isaac Zammit, discusses in this week's episode the Intergenerational Connection between Young and Old and how such engagement acts as the cornerstone of our communities and the thread that weaves through every meaningful interaction. Isaac works as a Recreational...
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The Easter Season
JPO Intern and Business student Sarah Khosho is back this week to discuss the importance of the Easter season. Sarah discusses what this end of the Lenten seasons means for her as a young Christian as well as accounting the resurrection of Jesus under the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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Redefining Security
JPO intern Isaac Zammit is back to redefine security: The case for diplomatic engagement over military expansion in Australia. Isaac delves into The notion of a ‘just war’ and Pope Francis’ unequivocal stance against war as a means to achieve peace. The case for Australia to realign its defence...
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Why is Lent important?
In this week's episode, Sarah Khosho, JPO Intern and ACU student, sheds light on the importance of the Lent season. Sarah emphasises that Lent is a time to rekindle our spiritual connection with God and how it presents us with an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with Him. She also…
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Screen Tied: Social Media on Young Minds
Isaac Zammit is back to discuss the impact of social media on young minds. Though social media has revolutionised the way we interact, it comes with several downsides. Specifically, its highly addictive nature. In this episode, Isaac delves into the brain's reward chemicals and their crucial role...
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Housing: It's time for the Vienna Model
This week on SOSJ: Have you say, JPO intern and Business student, Hugh Neill, discusses NSW's current housing challenges and the JPO's pre-budget submission. In this episode, Hugh goes on to detail the viennese solution when it comes to social/public housing, what housing in Australia means for…
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Disconnect to Reconnect
To debut the first ever episode of Speaking of Social Justice: Have your Say, JPO intern and Human Resources student, Isaac Zammit, discusses Australia's new work-life balance law. While many are left cheering over no longer been obligated to respond to pesky work emails outside of working hours,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Justice & Peace Office is proud to present "SOSJ: Have your Say."
Hosted by a JPO intern each week, SOSJ: Have your Say is a podcast by young people, for young people, informing you of all the current and breaking highlights of the week through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Join us every week for our take on the latest social justice issues affecting you. Like our sister podcast "Speaking of Social Justice," we aim to give our audience a greater insight into Mental Health, Refugees & Asylum Seekers, Environment & Sustainability, the Housing Crisis, Equity & Discrimination, and other domestic and international and domestic affairs to keep young people informed.
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Justice and Peace Office (JPO)
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The Justice & Peace Office is proud to present "SOSJ: Have your Say." Hosted by a JPO intern each week, SOSJ: Have your Say is a podcast by young people, for young people, informing you of all the current and breaking highlights of the week through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Join us...
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