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Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

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    • Society & Culture

Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

    Is it fair to blame baby boomers for society's woes?

    Is it fair to blame baby boomers for society's woes?

    Baby boomers often bear the brunt when issues of generational significance develop. But is that blame justifiable? 

    • 50 min
    How do we destigmatise schizophrenia?

    How do we destigmatise schizophrenia?

    In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explore what needs to happen to prevent stigma and stereotyping around schizophrenia. 

    • 52 min
    Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

    Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

    There are calls for women to have the right to carry capsicum spray, but how to we move past band-aid solutions in preventing violence against women in public spaces?

    • 52 min
    What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?

    What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?

    Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is distressing – but what happens when that cancer is rare one?

    • 50 min
    What is the future of live music in Victoria?

    What is the future of live music in Victoria?

    From the rising cost of living to the impact of climate change, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what needs to happen to keep music festivals and live music thriving.

    • 52 min
    What is the best way to manage our mental health after a traumatic event?

    What is the best way to manage our mental health after a traumatic event?

    How do you process witnessing and experiencing something like the horror at Bondi on Saturday afternoon? In this edition of the Conversation Hour the team look at what helps, and what the research is telling us to support someone in the days and maybe years after experiencing a traumatic event.

    • 50 min

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