Making A Difference

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Making A Difference

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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 43 - Confronting Threats (Swinburne University)

    We deal with threats – both real and perceived – all the time. In this episode, journalism students at Swinburne University look at how we are confronting some of those threats. From having the right to protest, to supporting the wellbeing of children, to some of life’s basics like driving a car, swimming at the beach and trying to find a job. And we end on an uplifting note with some bogan funk. What is that? Have a listen and get onboard. *Content warning* This episode includes references t...

    30 min

  2. JAN 19

    Episode 42 - Looking Out (Deakin University)

    Keeping people safe, helping people out, giving people a leg-up, giving people a chance to shine – it’s what a functioning society does. In this episode of Making a Difference, journalism students at Deakin University bring us stories about looking out for people: keeping apprentices safe on the job, helping those with addiction and incarceration, creating a new world for visually impaired children, supporting emerging musicians, and encouraging artists to live their fantasy through their id...

    26 min

  3. 12/19/2024

    Episode 41 - Understanding Next Gen (UNSW)

    As Gen Zers become more socially and politically aware, they’re starting to understand the world they inhabit and will inherit. In this episode, journalism students at UNSW Sydney look at the impact of some of those issues such as social media, politics and smoking. And possibly one of the biggest – mental health – is explored through the experience of two autistic sisters who mask their disorder. Host: Dominique Lakis-Nash Stories: "Social control" - Reporter: Caitlyn Todorovski "Celebrity...

    29 min

  4. 10/29/2024

    Episode 40 - I See Me (Griffith University)

    Representation matters because it helps us imagine our place in the world: our identity, self-worth and sense of belonging. Come on an entertaining and informative ride as journalism students from Griffith University look at representation: how it’s being done well and where it can improve. *Language warning for this episode. Hosts: Lucy Ingham, Sophia Thomas and Nicole Symens Stories: "It's Her Video Game, Too" - Reporter: Sophia Thomas "Women in Horror" - Reporter: Molly O'Dempsey "Love ...

    33 min

  5. 09/03/2024

    Episode 39 - I Am Not Afraid (Western Sydney University)

    In a world of heightened tension and conflict, there is lots to be wary and anxious about. But as the experts say: focus on the things you can control and don’t worry about what you can’t. This episode is the first appearance on our podcast by students from Western Sydney University. And they look at the things that scare us…and how people deal with those fears. Host: Claire Brownlie Stories: ‘Parra-normal’ – Reporter: Claire Brownlie ‘Finding Home’ – Reporter: Polina Krongauz ‘Not So Soci...

    30 min

  6. 06/29/2024

    Episode 38 - Signals of Belief (Curtin University)

    This episode by student journalists at Curtin University in Perth makes us think about the concept of trust and the belief in the goodness of people. The things they say, the way we rely on them…and the potential risk of placing our trust in others. Hosts: Madigan Spooner and Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz Stories: ‘Man or Bear’ – Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz ‘The Aliens Are Coming’ – Reporter: Andrew Hanlon ‘Pet Custody’ – Reporter: Madigan Spooner ‘Moondyne Joe’ – Reporter: Aimee Gl...

    33 min

  7. 05/29/2024

    Episode 37 - No Plate Like Home (Long Read series)

    For many people, food and the simple act of cooking can provide solace and comfort, particularly for those who go through the upheaval of migrating to another country. Cooking reminds them of home – not just the food but the people and places as well. Nicole Alcantara from the University of Sydney spent an evening with two young men from Nepal. And as they cooked a traditional Nepali curry, the conversation around food revealed a lot more about their new life in Australia and the enduring co...

    26 min

  8. 04/30/2024

    Episode 36 - Paying The Rental Price (Long Read series)

    It’s hard enough for anyone to find a home to rent in Australia. The difficulty factor is multiplied many times more for hundreds-of-thousands of international students who come to the country each year, also needing a rental. In this episode, reporter Gwen Liu reveals the desperate measures many students are turning to that are exposing them to potential scams and exploitation. Reporter: Gwen Liu Executive Producer: Simon Brady Original stories Crikey – Rental crisis: desperate students t...

    20 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Junction Journalism
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Making A Difference
  • Show Website
    Making A Difference

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