The Conversation Hour

GPs are calling for an end to mandatory reporting so they can access mental health care without fear of discrimination. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what is means to be a healthcare worker experiencing mental health challenges and what needs to happen to shift the dial on stigma. Also in this edition we discuss the ethics around IVF patients choosing the sex of their child, plus why are attitudes towards crime in rural areas different to those living in urban areas.  

A new law introduced by the State Government today will target criminals posting their crimes on social media, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what impact it could have in curbing youth crime. Also in this edition we look at a study on the impacts of how a dads mental health can impact their children and discuss why the French are banning ads that promote ultra fast fashion. 

A new report from The Grattan Institute has found that that Austalians are paying excessive fees for specialist care, with people paying in some instances the likes of upwards of six hundred dollars to see a psychiatrist. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the ramifications of an unaffordable mental health care system. Plus, as ‘touristification’ protests take place across Europe what is the way forward for sustainable tourism?

In this episode, we explore whether libraries are an appropriate place for social workers to be stationed. 

With principals being given the power to expel students for their actions outside of school hours - in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore what impact school expulsion has on the student. Plus, we also talk the significance of heritage listing LGBTQI venues and the incredible wardrobe owned by Sarah Jessica Parker. 

The minimum wage will increase by 3.5 per cent from July 1, it’s been described as a historic decision. But what is it to live on the minimum wage and how will the decision impact business? Also, in this edition we talk stigma pregnant women experience with their weight, why Lifeblood is calling for urgent O-type blood donors and why you might want to rethink drinking during air-travel. 

In this edition The Conversation Hour we explore the impact of menopause on women in the workforce, and ask whether menopause accredited workplaces would be an effective means of retaining staff or further stigmatise women experiencing menopause.Also, in this edition, the State government's decision to axe the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, has drawn criticism over the weekend with grass roots football players wearing red arm bands - we discuss the broader implications of the decision. Plus, as Vinnies launches and online boutique offering high end labels we look at how the role of op shops is changing.

Beloved comedian Magd Szubanski has shared that she has stage four cancer. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how the diagnosis of a serious illness changes your life and the process of adaption that comes with it. Also in this edition we talk livestock theft, a tech innovation that detects fatigue in high risk jobs, and who still loves a glass of milk.

in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the impact of the drought on farmers and discuss what the impact could be on future generations. We also talk how young is too young to go into politics, the reunification of the coalition and day one of the machete ban.

In the wake of the Northland Shopping centre incident, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what training and support is available to young retail workers. Plus, we speak to the Chair of Lifeline about coping strategies and we ask a criminologist if police hubs in centres would help curb crime and make the public feel safer.