Episodes

  • Vaping: prevalence, risks, and helping your teenager quit

    Vaping: prevalence, risks, and helping your teenager quit
    Jul 16 2024
    Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.
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    9 mins
  • What is road rage and how to deal with it?

    What is road rage and how to deal with it?
    Jul 9 2024
    Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.
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    10 mins
  • Why are Indigenous protocols important for all Australians?

    Why are Indigenous protocols important for all Australians?
    Jul 1 2024
    Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on.
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    9 mins
  • How to lodge your tax return in Australia

    How to lodge your tax return in Australia
    Jun 24 2024
    In Australia, 30 June marks the end of the financial year and the start of tax time. Knowing your obligations and rebates you qualify for, helps avoid financial penalties and mistakes. Learn what to do if you received family support payments, worked from home, are lodging a tax return for the first time, or need free independent advice.
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    10 mins
  • How to recycle electronic items and batteries in Australia

    How to recycle electronic items and batteries in Australia
    Jun 18 2024
    Many common household items such as mobile phones, TVs, computers, chargers, and other electronic devices, including their batteries, contain valuable materials that can be repurposed for new products. Electronic items we no longer use, or need are considered e-waste. Across Australia, there are government-backed programs available that facilitate the safe disposal and recycling of e-waste at no cost.
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    10 mins
  • Exploring the rewards and opportunities of teaching in Australia 

    Exploring the rewards and opportunities of teaching in Australia 
    Jun 13 2024
    Teaching in Australia offers stable career and professional growth opportunities, making it an attractive field for aspiring educators and career changers.
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    15 mins
  • Indigenous art: Connection to Country and a window to the past

    Indigenous art: Connection to Country and a window to the past
    Jun 11 2024
    Embracing their oral traditions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have used art as a medium to pass down their cultural stories, spiritual beliefs, and essential knowledge of the land.
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    10 mins
  • Facing religious discrimination at work? These are your options

    Facing religious discrimination at work? These are your options
    Jun 4 2024
    Australia is a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which provides extensive protections to religious freedom. However, specific legislated protections vary across jurisdictions. If you have experienced religious discrimination at work, it is important to know your options, whether you are considering submitting a complaint or pursuing the matter in court.
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    10 mins