The Conversation Hour

With news of the axing of funding for council-run sleep and settling group education classes, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what impact it will have on young parents and discuss the importance of sleep on mental health. Also in this edition, how to combat threatening behaviour towards umpires, the importance of age inclusive language and what will the legacy of Peter Russell-...

There have been calls the AFLW to be played at stadiums like the MCG and Marvel to rise the profile of the game, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what the measure would mean in changing attitudes to women's sport.  Also in this edition, as UK rock legends Oasis commence their international tour, will we see the same rock n roll antics of previous times? Plus, the legacy of Miss...

Changes to the way products containing B6 are accessed is one of the proposals from the Therapeutic Goods Administration under a recently released interim decision. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why there are concerns about the amount of B6 people are consuming in products such as mineral supplements, energy drinks.  Also in this edition, what is the health of family business...

Police investigating a Melbourne childcare worker accused of child sex crimes has caused a great deal of distress in the community. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at how this news has impacted the wellbeing of childcare workers and what supports need to be in place ahead of a deeply troubling day. Also in this edition, what why an online retailer is banning serial returners, a ne...

Legislation introduced today will require restaurants and cafes to inform their customers on the origin of the seafood they serve, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss at what it will mean for what diners order and how far it will go in gearing customers to make better informed decisions about the seafood they consume.  Also in this edition, why there are calls for a national strate...

Some recent research has suggested that allowing students to use their teachers first names may help foster stronger teacher-student relationships, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why it may improve teacher-student relations. Also in this edition, what will the Brett Whitely exhibition mean for tourism to Shepparton, what will the aged care system look like for forever renters,...

Anna Wintour has stepped down as editor of US Vogue, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role the magazine has played as a fashion archive and explore how much what we wear forms who we are. Also, in this edition we introduce you to pro-basketballer Caitlin Cunningham, Caitlin has recently gone viral on the internet for their gothic look and being a positive role model for sel...

Feeling a sense of nostalgia for queuing might sound a little odd, but when it comes to seeing your favourite band there is perhaps a certain camaraderie that comes from those long waits with sleeping bags and a thermos. But as ticket sales for big touring acts move online, can it dimmish a sense of fandom? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether online ticketing has made acces...

A new report from the Productivity Commission says that Australia's national plan to improve mental health and prevent suicide is "not fit for purpose" and needs to be re-written and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures need to be in place to improve suicide prevention in Australia. Also in this edition we talk the language plays in perpetuating medical misogyny, how t...

The esafety Commissioner is recommending the Youtube be included in the social media ban for people under the age of 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what makes YouTube a form of social media and whether a ban would be effective in mitigating social media to young people. Also in this edition we discuss a new approach to suicide prevention and why we need social workers in l...

As regional areas across Victoria face water restrictions, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what future measures can be taken to secure water across the State and whether Melbourne should also be on restrictions. Also in this edition we also discuss the rising popularity of junior golf, the challenges of building new playgrounds plus we celebrate the history of denim manufacturi...

A music venue in Belgrave will be the first venue to put a Public Liability Levi of a $1 on every ticket to absorb insurance costs. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at just how much sky rocketing insurance costs are impacting locally run music venues. Also in this edition we look at a program that supports young people facing financial disadvantage participate in team sport and ask...

In the wake of another security incident at Northland we look at what employers should be doing to better equip young workers to deal with incidents and how to best support them in the aftermath. Also in this edition, we explore what the scrapping of the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood means for the LGBTQIA community, how pet telehealth could take the pressure off vets working in rural...

GPs are calling for an end to mandatory reporting so they can access mental health care without fear of discrimination. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what is means to be a healthcare worker experiencing mental health challenges and what needs to happen to shift the dial on stigma. Also in this edition we discuss the ethics around IVF patients choosing the sex of their child,...

A new law introduced by the State Government today will target criminals posting their crimes on social media, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what impact it could have in curbing youth crime. Also in this edition we look at a study on the impacts of how a dads mental health can impact their children and discuss why the French are banning ads that promote ultra fast fashion. 

A new report from The Grattan Institute has found that that Austalians are paying excessive fees for specialist care, with people paying in some instances the likes of upwards of six hundred dollars to see a psychiatrist. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the ramifications of an unaffordable mental health care system.  Plus, as ‘touristification’ protests take place across Europe...

In this episode, we explore whether libraries are an appropriate place for social workers to be stationed. 

With principals being given the power to expel students for their actions outside of school hours - in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what impact school expulsion has on the student.  Plus, we also talk the significance of heritage listing LGBTQI venues and the incredible wardrobe owned by Sarah Jessica Parker. 

The minimum wage will increase by 3.5 per cent from July 1, it’s been described as a historic decision. But what is it to live on the minimum wage and how will the decision impact business? Also, in this edition we talk stigma pregnant women experience with their weight, why Lifeblood is calling for urgent O-type blood donors and why you might want to rethink drinking during air-travel. 

In this edition The Conversation Hour we explore the impact of menopause on women in the workforce, and ask whether menopause accredited workplaces would be an effective means of retaining staff or further stigmatise women experiencing menopause. Also, in this edition, the State government's decision to axe the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, has drawn criticism over the weekend with gra...

Beloved comedian Magd Szubanski has shared that she has stage four cancer. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how the diagnosis of a serious illness changes your life and the process of adaption that comes with it. Also in this edition we talk livestock theft, a tech innovation that detects fatigue in high risk jobs, and who still loves a glass of milk.

in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the impact of the drought on farmers and discuss what the impact could be on future generations. We also talk how young is too young to go into politics, the reunification of the coalition and day one of the machete ban.

In the wake of the Northland Shopping centre incident, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what training and support is available to young retail workers. Plus, we speak to the Chair of Lifeline about coping strategies and we ask a criminologist if police hubs in centres would help curb crime and make the public feel safer.

The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation and the Preventing Violence Through Sport Grants Program has been cut in the State budget, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we explore the impact the cuts will have on women in sport. 

With a mission statement to "redefine superhumanity through science innovation and sports" in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at controversial Enhanced Games — where athletes are allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs.  Plus, as video games enthusiasts eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, which also has controversies of its own, we look at why it remains so popular an...