26 episodes

Making A Difference is a Junction Journalism podcast produced by student journalists in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. From June 2021, new episodes of Making A Difference will be hosted a different university each month. We'll continue to report on stories that don't shy away from issues but also explore solutions and better ways of working. Subscribe to listen every month.https://junctionjournalism.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Making A Difference is a Junction Journalism podcast produced by student journalists in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. From June 2021, new episodes of Making A Difference will be hosted a different university each month. We'll continue to report on stories that don't shy away from issues but also explore solutions and better ways of working. Subscribe to listen every month.https://junctionjournalism.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Episode 25 - Standard Deviations (University of Sydney)

    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 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.

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    Written and produced: Nicola Brayan
    Supervising Editor: Lea Redfern
    Sound design and audio editing: Josh Dowton
    Artwork: Veronica Lenard

    For more stories by journalism students at the University of Sydney:
    https://www.salienceatsydney.org/

     

    • 27 min
    Episode 24 - Food For Thought (University of Canberra)

    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
    ‘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 Swan
    Executive Producer: Simon Brady

    For more stories from the University of Canberra:
    The Owl

    Music
    'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic
    'Brown Hill' - Motion Array Originals
    'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

    • 27 min
    Episode 23 - Preservation (Curtin University)

    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’ – 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 Devlin
    Producer: Simon Brady

    For more stories from Curtin University:
    Western Independent

    Music
    'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic
    'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

    • 31 min
    Episode 22 - Dealing with a Changing World (Deakin)

    Episode 22 - Dealing with a Changing World (Deakin)

    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 McGee

    Stories:
    '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-Moore

    Audio Editor: Dr Chris Scanlon
    Executive Producer: Alison McAdam

    For more stories from Deakin University:
    DScribe

    Music
    'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic
    ‘Illumination’ - Paul Yudin
    'You Can Do More' - lemonmusicstudio
    'Inspirational Background' - AudioCoffee
    TikTok accounts for influencer story:
    @ellieshauls_
    @spencer.barbos’
    @jellybean.celine
    @hismile
    'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

    • 27 min
    Episode 21 - No Place Like Home (Griffith University)

    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 - 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 Macbeth

    Stories
    '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 Heseltine

    Audio editors:
    Chanelle Macbeth
    Elizabeth Heseltine
    Indio Myles
    Joshua McGuinness
    Bridget Backhaus
    Heather Anderson 
    Executive Producers:
    Heather Anderson
    Bridget Backhaus

    For 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
     
     

    • 27 min
    Episode 20 - Challenging Prejudice and Bias (UNSW)

    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 voices.

    Production
    Host: Kyle Smitizis

    Stories
    '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 Crowle

    Audio editor: Peter R. R. White
    Executive Producer: Peter R. R. White

    More stories from UNSW at Newsworthy:
    http://newsworthy.org.au/

    Music
     'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic
    'Wake Up' - vitaminsound

    • 27 min

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