The Conversation Hour

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What's The Conversation Hour about?

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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The Conversation Hour episodes:

05.03.2024
Do we need a Minister for Food?
There is evidence that a growing number of Australians cannot afford to access enough nutritious food.
05.02.2024
Youth forum on respectful relationships
We say respect starts early, so how are young people treating each other in their early and first relationships?
05.01.2024
Exploring the gaps in dental care
Currently some people are having to wait up to 800 days to see a dentist.
04.30.2024
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.
04.29.2024
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.
04.26.2024
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.
04.24.2024
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.
04.23.2024
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?
04.22.2024
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.
04.19.2024
Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?
There are calls for women to have the right to carry capsicum spray, but how to we move past band-aid solutions in preventing violence against women in public spaces?
04.17.2024
What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?
Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is distressing – but what happens when that cancer is rare one?
04.16.2024
What is the future of live music in Victoria?
From the rising cost of living to the impact of climate change, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what needs to happen to keep music festivals and live music thriving.
04.15.2024
What is the best way to manage our mental health after a traumatic event?
How do you process witnessing and experiencing something like the horror at Bondi on Saturday afternoon? In this edition of the Conversation Hour the team look at what helps, and what the research is telling us to support someone in...
04.12.2024
What role can a sibling play in shaping who we are?
We hear a lot about the role our parents play in shaping our identity, but what about a sibling? In this edition of The Conversation Hour the we talk how much a sibling can influence who we become.
04.11.2024
Why are more people working a second job?
In this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at why more people are working a second job, the challenges associated with the juggle, and what you are legally obliged to tell your boss about your other work.
04.10.2024
Why kids need to understand food systems
From understanding how food is grown to the issue of food waste – in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at why we need to educate kids about food systems.
04.09.2024
Why cash still matters
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at the broader social implications of what would happen if cash was phased out.
04.08.2024
How do we improve support and access to post-natal care?
These days the average hospital stay after giving birth is 2 to 3 days, it used to be 5-7 days. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how we can best support mothers coming out of hospital...
03.28.2024
Does our behaviour change when we get on planes?
As we approach the Easter holidays and many of us get ready to board flights, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team discuss how we behave on our planes and in our airports.
03.27.2024
Why we need to talk about Gen X
Gen X is often overlooked in generation debates, so who are they, and where are they now?
03.26.2024
The changing face of op shops
Some say op shops are pricing out the people who need them the most, but are the costs a justifiable way of raising funds to support other critical ventures such as the food from soup vans?
03.25.2024
Why are women having to wait for menopause treatments?
Menopause can have a debilitating impact on women's lives and barriers to treatment are not helping. So, why is there a global shortage and what does it say about how we treat women's health issues?
03.22.2024
How do you achieve psychological safety in sport?
In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team talk what it takes to create a welcoming and inclusive environment in sport clubs and what actually works in changing concerning behaviours.
03.21.2024
What constitutes a healthy relationship with food?
From trying to educate ourselves and do the right thing — have we created a fear around what is good and bad food and when we are allowed to eat it?
03.20.2024
What's the state of hospitality in Victoria?
In this edition of The Conversation, we throw the spotlight on the health of hospitality in Victoria. Have our cafes, restaurants and pubs recovered or are some struggling to get a foothold again? And what needs to happen to ensure...
03.19.2024
Preventing gender bias in the health system
From dismissing women's pain in the medical fraternity to understanding the impact of gender bias in medical research, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look at the impact of a male -centric health care system and what...
03.18.2024
What is the future of the family farm?
Orchardist Guy Gaeta has recently told a senate inquiry into supermarkets that there won't be any family farms left within 5 to 10 years, and that all that will be left are corporate farms. In this edition of The Conversation...
03.15.2024
Do we need to disincentivise big car ownership?
From safety concerns to the broader environmental impact, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look why we might need to curb our love of a big car.
03.13.2024
Preventing insomnia
We can all have a bad night's sleep but what happens if it goes on for years? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk insomnia, from what causes it to how to treat it.
03.12.2024
Could DIY retirement villages become a thing?
There is a small but growing movement of people who are pooling their resources with friends to create their own retirement village.
03.08.2024
Women's migration stories through history
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we hear the stories and experiences of migrant women living in Victoria to mark International Women's Day.
03.07.2024
Has kids sport become too expensive?
From registration fees, uniforms, to petrol, when we look at the cost of living crisis, is sport the first thing to go? The implications of kids not being able to afford to play sport are wide spread and don't just...
03.06.2024
How do we improve our understanding and access to clinical trials?
If you were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and offered a clinical trial, would you take it? If you wanted to be on one that wasn't offered up front would you know how to access one? In this edition of...
03.05.2024
How much do we understand about the environment we build in?
From assessing fire and flood risks to understanding the ecological impact, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, the team explore how much we really know about where we build.
03.04.2024
Food, mood and what the gut can do for the brain
What role does healthy eating play in maintaining our mental health? In this edition of The Conversation hour we meet the researches committed to understanding what food means for how we feel.
03.01.2024
Celebrating Mardi Gras and the history of LGBTQIA+ party culture
In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look back at the history and evolution of LGBTQIA+ party culture and the important role these celebrations played in establishing rights and recognition.
02.29.2024
How much has changed when it comes to attitudes towards women in sport?
Over the last year only 15% of sports news, covered women's sport here locally in Victoria -so what needs to change to improve coverage?
02.28.2024
The Conversation Hour meets Elizabeth Day
Acclaimed UK author and broadcaster Elizabeth Day understands friendships, and says we need to treat them with the same level of care and respect as our romantic relationships. Elizabeth joined The Conversation Hour for a wide ranging chat about friendships...
02.27.2024
Are we treating each other ok on public transport?
As we increasingly return to our workplaces and pack back into trams, trains and buses, in this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at what it means to be civil and stay safe on public transport?
02.26.2024
Is it time to see apartments as forever homes?
As the difference between house and apartment prices increase, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team ask, do we need to do embrace apartments as forever homes? Do we need to start thinking of apartments as forever homes?
02.22.2024
If the voting age was lowered to sixteen, would it make a difference?
When we think about some of the most profound political debates of our time , what would it mean to include the vote of those that are most likely to be impacted?
02.21.2024
What would it take for Victorian towns to generate their own power?
With thousands of households still without power after the recent storms, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look at whether community run power could help local communities better withstand extreme weather events.
02.20.2024
What role is your community health centre playing in keeping you well?
Community health services can play a vital role in keeping you healthy, but how many of us understand how to access them and what would better investment mean for the sector?
02.19.2024
How to talk about the aged care option
Guilt, fear and grief are just some of the emotions that may emerge when suggesting a parent might need to go into aged care. They can be big, hard conversations particularly when met with resistance or refusal. So, what are...
02.16.2024
So, you have volunteered to be a junior coach, now what?
Have you recently put your hand up to coach a junior team but found yourself a little overwhelmed by the task at hand? Well, in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team delve into a new resource that will...
02.15.2024
Is it ok to share a glass of wine with your teenager?
Navigating how to educate young people about responsible drinking can be complex and challenging – but with new data indicating that a substantial amount of secondary school students are obtaining alcohol from their parents is it time to reassess how...
02.14.2024
What can love letters tell us about history?
From the Australian War Memorial to Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives – in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team explores what role love letters play in documenting history.
02.13.2024
Would you ignore a call from your boss after hours?
A new right to disconnect law proposes that you are not obliged to respond to your employer if they contact you after hours but some might find it easier said than done.
02.12.2024
Do we need to rethink the way we teach reading?
A new Grattan Institute report has found that a third of children have reading difficulties and recommend that schools should adopt a 'structured literacy' approach. In this edition of The Conversation Hour the team look the vital role reading plays...
02.09.2024
Kid's sport is back for another year – how do you start the year right?
Kids sport is back- which means so is the life juggle of after school practice and training — and weekend matches. From establishing expectations to how you communicate with other parents in this edition of The Conversation Hour the team...

What's The Conversation Hour about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Conversation Hour episodes:

Do we need a Minister for Food?

Youth forum on respectful relationships

Exploring the gaps in dental care

What mental health support do our emergency service workers need?

What is a modern feminist?

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

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

Is it fair to blame baby boomers for society's woes?

How do we destigmatise schizophrenia?

Why is the onus still on women to keep themselves safe in public spaces?

What happens when you are diagnosed with a rare cancer?

What is the future of live music in Victoria?

What is the best way to manage our mental health after a traumatic event?

What role can a sibling play in shaping who we are?

Why are more people working a second job?

Why kids need to understand food systems

Why cash still matters

How do we improve support and access to post-natal care?

Does our behaviour change when we get on planes?

Why we need to talk about Gen X

The changing face of op shops

Why are women having to wait for menopause treatments?

How do you achieve psychological safety in sport?

What constitutes a healthy relationship with food?

What's the state of hospitality in Victoria?

Preventing gender bias in the health system

What is the future of the family farm?

Do we need to disincentivise big car ownership?

Preventing insomnia

Could DIY retirement villages become a thing?

Women's migration stories through history

Has kids sport become too expensive?

How do we improve our understanding and access to clinical trials?

How much do we understand about the environment we build in?

Food, mood and what the gut can do for the brain

Celebrating Mardi Gras and the history of LGBTQIA+ party culture

How much has changed when it comes to attitudes towards women in sport?

The Conversation Hour meets Elizabeth Day

Are we treating each other ok on public transport?

Is it time to see apartments as forever homes?

If the voting age was lowered to sixteen, would it make a difference?

What would it take for Victorian towns to generate their own power?

What role is your community health centre playing in keeping you well?

How to talk about the aged care option

So, you have volunteered to be a junior coach, now what?

Is it ok to share a glass of wine with your teenager?

What can love letters tell us about history?

Would you ignore a call from your boss after hours?

Do we need to rethink the way we teach reading?

Kid's sport is back for another year – how do you start the year right?