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

This week on The Yarn, we explore the benefits of volunteering.  

Volunteers from aged care homes, food delivery programs, and elsewhere explain how small contributions can make a big difference in their local communities.  

 

This episode was created by Tianxiao Zhou, Sophie Sewell, Yuqing Hao, Lijing Zhu, and Shumin He. 

This week on The Yarn, we explore the benefits of volunteering.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Volunteers from aged care homes, food delivery programs, and elsewhere explain how small contributions can make a big difference in their local communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This episode was created by Tianxiao Zhou, Sophie Sewell, Yuqing Hao, Lijing Zhu, and Shumin He.&nbsp;

 Labour of Love

Melbourne’s Teddy Bear Hospital might sound childish, but it’s where medical students practice vital skills (albeit with stuffed animals as patients). It’s one of several unorthodox learning methods explored in this week’s episode of The Yarn.   

 

This episode was created by Erielle Sudario, Lewis Weir, Yuxuan Qiang, Zongqi Liu, and Tongfei Zhang. 

Melbourne&rsquo;s Teddy Bear Hospital might sound childish, but&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;where medical students practice&nbsp;vital skills&nbsp;(albeit&nbsp;with stuffed animals as&nbsp;patients).&nbsp;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;one of several unorthodox learning methods explored in this week&rsquo;s episode of The Yarn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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This episode was created by Erielle Sudario, Lewis Weir, Yuxuan Qiang, Zongqi Liu, and Tongfei Zhang.&nbsp;

Levelling up

Last week, we heard from international students struggling with fee hikes. Today, we explore the ongoing challenges once they finish their studies.  

We speak to graduates about the application process for post-study work visas, the completive job market, and the unfair disadvantages they face compared to permanent residents.    

This episode was created by Hailing Luo, Sihan Ren, Ashley Cai, and Xiaoyu Liu. 

Last week,&nbsp;we heard from&nbsp;international students struggling with fee hikes.&nbsp;Today, we&nbsp;explore the&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;once they&nbsp;finish their studies.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We speak to graduates about the application process for post-study work visas, the completive job market, and the unfair disadvantages they face compared to permanent residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode was created by Hailing Luo, Sihan Ren, Ashley Cai, and Xiaoyu Liu.&nbsp;

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