Joy Community Highlights

Ava Grimshaw-Hall is a country girl who moved to Melbourne this year to study at the Victorian College of the Arts High School. One of Ava’s assignments was to conduct... LEARN MORE The post On assignment – Ava Grimshaw-Hall with Dean Beck appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

The 31st of August is International Overdose Awareness Day which aims to raise awareness of drug overdose, and reduce the stigma associated with overdose deaths. It acknowledges the grief felt... LEARN MORE The post Hide and Seek EXTRA: International Overdose Awareness Day appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

It’s the 26th of August and its Wear It With Purple Day – a day to support LGBTIQ youth and their allies. JOY 94.9’s Dean Beck went along to Elwood... LEARN MORE The post Foley’s HEY Stack Hits $1M Purple Patch appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Every August tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create a temporary city, dedicated to community, art, self reliance and self expression. Join Stephanie on... LEARN MORE The post Burning Man Special Event appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

EXCLUSIVE: Recorded live at Hares & Hyenas on Wednesday 22nd June 2016.  Emcee – Dean Beck. Panel featuring: Dr Meredith Doig – Senate – Australian Sex Party Joel Murray –... LEARN MORE The post Inner-North Candidate Q&A – 2016 Election appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Asiel Yair Adan Sanchez grew up in Mexico and is a medical student in Melbourne, Australia. Asiel shared this message with Melbourne’s Orlando Vigil on Thursday 16 June 16 2016.... LEARN MORE The post Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: Asiel Yair Adan Sanchez appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Chad and John share their touching address and thoughts on recent events in Orlando. This week, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities experienced a horrific atrocity on... LEARN MORE The post Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: VAC President Chad Hughes & John Mainwaring appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Bill Furnish from the United States Consulate in Melbourne addresses the crowd and shares his thanks for the messages of support for the community of Orlando and in general the United... LEARN MORE The post Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: Bill Furnish, US Consulate, Melbourne. appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

CEO of beyondblue, George Harman speaks to attendees and reminds the community of the support that is available via beyondblue, Switchboard and Lifeline.  This week, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and... LEARN MORE The post Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: Georgie Harman CEO of beyondblue appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality Rowena Allen welcomes those in attendance and introduces the premier of Victoria, the Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, who addresses those in attendance This week, the... LEARN MORE The post Victoria’s Show of Solidarity for Orlando: The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.