More and more public and private businesses are hiring private security guards to try and improve safety, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look at how effective this is and ask whether it potentially creates a whole new level of problems.

What does it take to be a security guard?

Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Not everyone is so naturally drawn to grabbing something off the bookcase and getting lost in the narrative.

Can you teach a love of reading?

The Conversation Hour team explored how age, disability, mental health and more can factor into your chances of getting that gig.

How disadvantage can affect your chances of employment

While the government and industry leaders scramble for solutions, others are looking around at what they have and deciding to share.

Would you open your home to someone in need?

From our backyards, to nature strips, median strips, parks and recreation reserves, that expanse of green space has a special place in most of our hearts.

Should we ditch the traditional grass lawn?

While it’s more common in old age, around 10 per cent of strokes happen in people under the age of 45 – and that number is rising.

What does it take to be a security guard?

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