The Conversation Hour

Police investigating a Melbourne childcare worker accused of child sex crimes has caused a great deal of distress in the community. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at how this news has impacted the wellbeing of childcare workers and what supports need to be in place ahead of a deeply troubling day.Also in this edition, what why an online retailer is banning serial returners, a new online test to assist in early detection of kidney disease plus how fresh cut flowers and brighten your day.

Legislation introduced today will require restaurants and cafes to inform their customers on the origin of the seafood they serve, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss at what it will mean for what diners order and how far it will go in gearing customers to make better informed decisions about the seafood they consume. Also in this edition, why there are calls for a national strategy into loneliness, are the recent moves to address uni “placement poverty” enough, plus we delve into what it means to make livable affordable architecture. 

Some recent research has suggested that allowing students to use their teachers first names may help foster stronger teacher-student relationships, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore why it may improve teacher-student relations.Also in this edition, what will the Brett Whitely exhibition mean for tourism to Shepparton, what will the aged care system look like for forever renters, plus a new study seeks to understand the best way to treat IBS.

Anna Wintour has stepped down as editor of US Vogue, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what role the magazine has played as a fashion archive and explore how much what we wear forms who we are. Also, in this edition we introduce you to pro-basketballer Caitlin Cunningham, Caitlin has recently gone viral on the internet for their gothic look and being a positive role model for self expression,Plus, as the founder of adult content platform OnlyFans looks to sell, we talk where porn sits in the feminist debate, is it misogyny or empowerment?

Feeling a sense of nostalgia for queuing might sound a little odd, but when it comes to seeing your favourite band there is perhaps a certain camaraderie that comes from those long waits with sleeping bags and a thermos. But as ticket sales for big touring acts move online, can it dimmish a sense of fandom? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore whether online ticketing has made accessing tickets harder than lining up in a physical queue. Also in this edition, we discuss the challenges of dealing with a rare cancer, the impact of tourism on Bali and an innovation in bee conversation. 

A new report from the Productivity Commission says that Australia's national plan to improve mental health and prevent suicide is "not fit for purpose" and needs to be re-written and in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what measures need to be in place to improve suicide prevention in Australia.Also in this edition we talk the language plays in perpetuating medical misogyny, how to do snow adventures safely and what role airports can play in easing anxious travellers.

The esafety Commissioner is recommending the Youtube be included in the social media ban for people under the age of 16, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what makes YouTube a form of social media and whether a ban would be effective in mitigating social media to young people.Also in this edition we discuss a new approach to suicide prevention and why we need social workers in libraries.

As regional areas across Victoria face water restrictions, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what future measures can be taken to secure water across the State and whether Melbourne should also be on restrictions.Also in this edition we also discuss the rising popularity of junior golf, the challenges of building new playgrounds plus we celebrate the history of denim manufacturing in Victoria.

A music venue in Belgrave will be the first venue to put a Public Liability Levi of a $1 on every ticket to absorb insurance costs. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at just how much sky rocketing insurance costs are impacting locally run music venues.Also in this edition we look at a program that supports young people facing financial disadvantage participate in team sport and ask whether there is more pressure for men to dress their age.

In the wake of another security incident at Northland we look at what employers should be doing to better equip young workers to deal with incidents and how to best support them in the aftermath.Also in this edition, we explore what the scrapping of the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood means for the LGBTQIA community, how pet telehealth could take the pressure off vets working in rural communities and the face of modern day match making.