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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.

    What mental health support do our emergency service workers need?

    What mental health support do our emergency service workers need?

    Nearly 40 per cent of emergency responders are diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point in their life.

    • 52 min
    What is a modern feminist?

    What is a modern feminist?

    Feminism is a concept that has existed for decades, yet still its definition and application is a point of public debate. The Conversation Hour Team explores what this term means and how it can be applied in our daily lives. 

    • 46 min
    How much do we need to worry about concussion in sport?

    How much do we need to worry about concussion in sport?

    A knock to the head used to be a normal part of contact sports.  But players of AFL, soccer, and rugby now recognise the long-term brain health implications, and in some cases are stepping away from the game they love.

    • 50 min
    What will the Caitlin Clark effect mean for women's basketball in Australia?

    What will the Caitlin Clark effect mean for women's basketball in Australia?

    It’s an exciting time for college women’s basketball, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explores what it means for women’s basketball locally.

    • 51 min
    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

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