In this episode, we’re exploring the motivations behind acts of kindness.  

We speak to Victorians working in homelessness support, sex worker advocacy, and other fields about why they’re so dedicated to their causes.  

This episode was created by Michael Saliba, Alexandra Nevill, Yunqian Shi, Ruonan Yang, and Hope Kloppenburg. 

In this episode, we&rsquo;re exploring the motivations behind acts of kindness. &nbsp;
We speak to Victorians working in homelessness support, sex worker advocacy, and other fields about why they&rsquo;re so dedicated to their causes. &nbsp;
This episode was created by Michael Saliba, Alexandra Nevill, Yunqian Shi, Ruonan Yang, and Hope Kloppenburg.&nbsp;

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.  

The Yarn is a podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It features original reporting by students, content from The Citizen publication, as well as talks and events held by the Centre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Yarn

The Yarn is an award-winning podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.  It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best. 

 

 

The Yarn is an award-winning podcast out of the Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne.&nbsp; It is mixed, produced and edited by students, and showcases student work at its best.&nbsp;
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Acts of Kindness

Today, we talk to international students feeling the crunch of the University of Melbourne’s fee hikes.  

For three years running, their enrolment costs have risen by seven per cent. On top of this, they’re dealing with a rental crisis, demanding coursework, and restrictive limits on working hours.  

This episode was created by Beatrix Chirnside, Rae Zhang, Harry Robertson, and Fangning Dong.

Today, we talk to international students feeling the crunch of the University of Melbourne&rsquo;s fee hikes. &nbsp;
For three years running, their enrolment costs have risen by seven per cent. On top of this, they&rsquo;re dealing with a rental crisis, demanding coursework, and restrictive limits on working hours. &nbsp;
This episode was created by Beatrix Chirnside, Rae Zhang, Harry Robertson, and Fangning Dong.

The Rising Cost of Studying  

In the words of Joan Baez, action is the antidote to despair.  

Today on The Yarn, we’re sharing stories of resistance and resilience, from pro-Palestine activists fighting for free speech, to teachers striking for fairer working conditions.  

  

This episode was created by Siena Kinkela, Yiming Liu, Zoe Eyles, Matt Melia, and Lynn Pan. 

In the words of Joan Baez, action is the antidote to despair. &nbsp;
Today on The Yarn, we&rsquo;re sharing stories of resistance and resilience, from pro-Palestine activists fighting for free speech, to teachers striking for fairer working conditions. &nbsp;
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This episode was created by Siena Kinkela, Yiming Liu, Zoe Eyles, Matt Melia, and Lynn Pan.&nbsp;

Action is the Antidote

To mark World Press Freedom Day, we're dedicating an episode of The Yarn to journalists in danger. We speak to reporters and media experts about navigating war zones, covering authoritarian regimes, and why exposing the truth is often a matter of life and death. 

 

This episode was created by Isaure Duruy, Jiali Hong, Xue Xue, and Olivia Wright.

To mark World Press Freedom Day, we're dedicating an episode of The Yarn to journalists in danger. We speak to reporters and media experts about navigating war zones, covering authoritarian regimes, and why exposing the truth is often a matter of life and death.&nbsp;
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This episode was created by Isaure Duruy, Jiali Hong, Xue Xue, and Olivia Wright.

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