The Quicky

Every day, the state and Federal Governments are begging us to go and get vaccinated for COVID-19, not only for our own benefit, but also for others as millions of Aussies remain in lockdown and suffering from pandemic fatigue. But what happens when we do reach a point when most of us have had the jab? Could vaccine passports be the way to guarantee a future free from lockdowns and travel restrictions? The Quicky speaks to an expert in tourism, an infectious disease specialist, and the Federal Minister for for Trade, Tourism and Investment to find out when vaccine passports might become a reality, and how exactly they will work. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Associate Professor Pierre Benckendorff - Award-winning researcher specialising in visitor behaviour, technology enhanced learning and tourism, based in the School of business at the University of Queensland Associate Professor Paul Griffin - Infectious Diseases Physician, Microbiologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine Dan Tehan - Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, member of the Liberal Party, and the Federal Member for Wannon in Victoria CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us have seen some major changes in the way we work over the past 18 months, but could working from home be just the start of a major work revolution? The concept of a four day week has been considered and even trialled in many countries, but so far, very few Aussie companies have gotten on board with the idea, but those that have are finding it's not only possible, but hugely profitable. The Quicky speaks to a business expert who has implemented the four day work week in her own company to find out how and why we should all look forward to working less. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Amantha Imber - Organisational Psychologist, founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, and host of the hugely successful business podcast How I Work CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Olympics have brought some much needed light relief, but the Games haven't been without controversy, especially when it comes to female athletes' uniforms. And it isn't just the Olympics that are in the spotlight... pop star Pink has offered to pay the fines handed out to the Norwegian Women's Beach Handball team who refused to wear bikini bottoms at the European Championships. The Quicky speaks to an expert in gender and sport to find out why there are so many regulations requiring women in sport to wear next to nothing while their male counterparts cover up, and what happens when women choose not to follow the rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Kasey Symons - Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University working within the Sport Innovation Research Group, and an expert on gender and sport CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and despite everyone's hopes that it would all be over by now, there is still no end in sight, so what impact is that having on our mental health? The Quicky speaks to a psychologist and researcher to find out what we can all do to keep our spirits up, focus on the future, and help one another to keep going during this unprecedented time in our lives. And if you feel like you're not coping or just need someone to talk to, please reach out to one of the following services: Lifeline - Call: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - Call: 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36 Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Associate Professor Vikki Knott - Registered Psychologist and Discipline Lead for the Australian College of Applied Psychology in Brisbane CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Australia successfully lobbied enough countries to prevent UNESCO from labelling the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'. But pushback from environmental campaigners and several other nations who were furious about the move, and desperately want to see the iconic landmark better protected, has kept the spotlight on our Government. The Quicky speaks to two reef experts who have spent decades exploring and managing the natural wonder to find out just how urgently we need to reverse the impacts of climate change, and what else we can all do to save this unique ecosystem before it's gone forever. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Tony Fontes - Spokesperson for the Whitsundays Conservation Council who has been a professional dive instructor on the Great Barrier Reef for more than 30 years Dr Jon Day - Adjunct Senior Research Fellow within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, which undertakes world-leading integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With millions of Aussies still in lockdown, it's tempting to look overseas and assume that other countries must be doing a better job when it comes to rolling out the vaccine, and rolling back the restrictions. But one week after people in England celebrated their so-called 'Freedom Day', what has the impact been of removing almost all restrictions, supposedly once and for all? The Quicky speaks to two experts based in England to find out whether what's happening there is the future of living with COVID-19, or a total disaster. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Lotta Haegg - Broadcast Journalist for BBC Radio London Dr Andrew Divers - Research Associate in the Centre for Applied Psychological Science at Teesside University in England CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We might not like to admit it, but many of us spend the night snoring like a foghorn, which is not only annoying for anyone sharing our bed, but can also be a sign that something more problematic is going on with our health. The Quicky speaks to a man who spent years living with sleep apnea before finally finding a solution, and an expert in the science of sleep to find out why we suffer from disrupted sleep and snoring, and what we can do to resolve the problem. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Gemma Paech - Senior Sleep Scientist and Spokesperson for the Sleep Health Foundation Philip - Spent years suffering from disrupted sleep, before he finally sought help from a doctor and bought a CPAP machine  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching the Olympic or Paralympic Games is one of the hardest things an athlete will ever achieve, but no-one could have predicted just how much tougher it would be in the middle of a global pandemic to make it to the delayed Tokyo 2020 events. To find out just how much hard work athletes put in to their mental wellbeing as well as their physical performance in these extraordinary times, The Quicky speaks to two of Australia's greatest female athletes, and an expert in mental health in sport. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Mary Spillane - Mental Heath Lead at the Australian Institute of Sport Lauren Jackson - Australia's most highly decorated basketballer and four-time Olympian Danni Di Toro - Para-table tennis player and the co-captain of the Australian Paralympic Team, headed to her seventh Paralympics in Tokyo. She is also the Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager for Paralympics Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Mamamia we regularly speak to doctors about the pandemic, but it is often what is said off the record or within the privacy of a GPs office that we find out the most interesting facts and opinions. So to bring some of this information to light without breaking their trust The Quicky has spoken to a number of medical experts anonymously to discuss their most candid thoughts about what is really going on with COVID-19 in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: A Medical Professional - The guest in this episode is known to Mamamia but has chosen to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, a family on the NSW Central Coast was left devastated after their much-loved family pet went into the bedroom of their five week old baby in the middle of the night and mauled him to death. That attack renewed calls from some that American Staffordshire Terriers should be banned from our communities outright, but is it the breed that is to blame, or might the training and socialisation of individual dogs be the key to reducing aggression? The Quicky speaks to our very own American Staffy owner, and an expert in dog behaviour to find out what we can do to ensure that our fur babies don't pose a threat to anyone. If you've suffered the loss, or are grieving for a child, you can reach out to the Sands Australia 24/7 bereavement support line on: 1300 308 307 Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Holly Wainwright - Head of Content at Mamamia, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and This Glorious Mess, and the proud mum of an American Staffordshire Terrier Kristy Blake - RSPCA NSW General Manager of Animal Operations, who has previously adopted American Staffordshire Terriers  The RSPCA offers information about dangerous dogs and how to prevent dog attacks in the community. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's closed international borders has been frustrating for many of us to say the least, but for some Aussies the price of 'Fortress Australia' has now become too high, leaving them with no choice but to exit the country for good. Many of these people are highly skilled migrants, who came here for a better life and brought with them a wealth of experience and expertise that will be hard to replace, and have a serious impact on our economy. The Quicky speaks to one such person who has returned with her family to France, and a financial journalist to find out why so many immigrants are waving goodbye to Australia, and what impact this 'brain drain' will have on those of us who are left behind. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emilie Lefebvre - Mamamia's former Head of Content Strategy and Audience Development. She and her family recently made the tough decision to move back to France. You can read more about Emilie's decision to leave Eliza Bavin - Finance journalist focusing on economics, personal finance and company news CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's estimated that 500,000 Aussies are currently walking around with type 2 diabetes, and don't know it. Outdated stereotypes about who is most at risk from this condition are partly to blame, as it's easy to assume if we feel fit and healthy that we are ok. The Quicky speaks to a well-known personality who just found out she has the condition, and an expert in diabetes research to debunk the myths and find out what exactly we should all be looking out for as warning signs. Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. To find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next five years, complete the following 11 short questions: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/risk-calculator  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Katherine Samaras - Endocrinologist, clinical scientist, and Theme Leader for Healthy Ageing at the Garvan Institute Mel Greig - Radio and television personality, and PR guru who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a will can be uncomfortable which is why many of us put it off, but the cutting out of Liz Hurley's son Damian from his late father, Steve Bing's family trust shows that even when you do have a will in place there are no guarantees. We asked for your stories about family disputes over inheritance and were overwhelmed with sad responses, proving that even when you don't have millions of dollars at stake, things can still turn ugly after a family member dies. The Quicky speaks to one listener who shares her horror story, and two legal experts in estate planning to find out what you can do to ensure that when you die, your surviving family members aren't left arguing about what you leave behind. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Taylor* - Has lived through a horrendous family dispute over her grandmother's estate Chris Herrald - Partner at Mullins Lawyers, a firm with one of Queensland's most respected wills and estates practices Donal Griffin - Director of Legacy Law, a firm that specialises in helping people navigate and execute complex generational legacy plans for families *Name has been changed to protect anonymity CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tax time once again, but after a very unusual year during which many of us worked partly or entirely from home, you might be wondering how to maximise your return, and what you can and can't claim. To find out what constitutes a legitimate deduction, and everything you need to know before submitting your 2021 tax return, The Quicky speaks to a finance expert to find out all the tips and tricks to ensure you get back as much money as possible, without breaking the rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Melissa Browne - Financial expert, author and host of Mamamia's What The Finance podcast CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low pay, outrageous amounts of paperwork, and non-stop contact from parents and students are just some of the reasons why Aussie teachers are quitting at an alarming rate. So what would it take to attract and keep our best and brightest teaching the next generation? The Quicky speaks to the President of a teachers union, and a current high school teacher who is on the verge of resigning to find out why so many educations are being pushed to the limit, and what we can do to help them continue doing the job they love. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Cresta Richardson - President of the Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) Abby* - A current high school teacher who is seriously considering leaving the profession due to the unreasonable demands on her time *Name and voice has been changed for anonymity. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many mental health conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is poorly understood and riddled with stereotypes, making it difficult for girls and women in particular to receive a diagnosis. This means many people get well into adulthood before anyone finally realises they are suffering from the condition, or can offer them any treatment. The Quicky speaks to an expert in ADHD and a woman who was only diagnosed in her late 20's, to find out why myths and misunderstandings mean we continue to fail so many girls and women living with this condition. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Lauren Irvine - A qualified journalist, content writer and certified personal trainer based in Sydney who was diagnosed with ADHD just before her 27th birthday Dr Alison Poulton - An expert in ADHD based at the University of Sydney, a member of the Brain and Mind Centre, and author of ADHD Made Simple: A guide for people with ADHD, their families and friends CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love it or loathe it, cleaning our homes is something we all have to do, or at the very least outsource to a professional, but how clean should the place where we've been spending a lot more time recently be? For many people, the pandemic has sparked new enthusiasm for disinfectant products and sanitisers, but is it possible that we could be doing damage to our health by being too squeaky clean? The Quicky speaks to a 'cleanfluencer' and an expert in infection control to find out the best ways to keep you and your family safe, and your home looking great, without going overboard. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Kat Springer - AKA The Organised Housewife is a 'Cleanfluencer' who provides affordable ideas for organising a home, cooking, managing finances and sharing the realities of daily family life Brett Mitchell - Professor of Nursing within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle, and a Fellow of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nearly 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, but millions of Aussies are still living under lockdown and ongoing restrictions, fuelled by a slow vaccine rollout. As a result, many of us have more questions than ever as misinformation continues to spread via social media, which isn't helped by confused and mixed messaging from our political leaders. The Quicky speaks to an experienced family GP and an expert virologist to ask some of your big COVID questions to cut through the noise and find out where we are at with this health crisis. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay - GP and author of Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health Professor William Rawlinson AM - Senior Medical Virologist and Director of Virology at South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Health Service based at the University of NSW CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often hear news stories about new research that suggests younger Aussies are choosing to drink less than those in older age groups, but is that true and if so, why? It's easy to assume that lowering your consumption of alcohol can only be a good thing for your health, but might there also be some benefits to a moderate amount of drinking? The Quicky speaks to a young, former drinker and an alcohol policy researcher to separate fact from fiction about just how much booze we are really drinking, and how bad or not it is for our overall wellbeing. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Eleanor Katelaris - Audience Development Executive and Author at Mamamia Dr Amy Pennay - Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research at Latrobe University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nearly 30 years since the High Court of Australia finally recognised that Australia was never 'Terra nullius', or 'land belonging to no-one', so why do we continue to see irreplaceable sacred sites being destroyed by corporate interests? And when it comes to land rights, how much of Australia is really now back in the hands of our First Nations people, and where?  The Quicky speaks to three Indigenous and land rights experts to find out why the people who have lived on this earth for tens of thousands of years are still struggling to be heard, and to regain control of their ancestral homeland. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Denis Rose - A proud Gunditjmara man, Land Manager at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Corp, and Project Manager for the Budj Bim Sustainable Development Partnership, which aims to establish a World Heritage nomination for the Budj Bim lava flow Dr Janine Mohamed - A proud Narrunga Kaurna woman from South Australia and CEO of the Lowitja Institute Professor Sue Jackson - Cultural Geographer based at Griffith University, with over twenty-five years’ experience researching the social dimensions of natural resource management CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that vaccinations against COVID-19 will become mandatory for Aged Care workers, but few details were released about the new policy. That has many people wondering if it's even legal for the Government to compel anyone to be vaccinated against their will, or to make them lose their jobs if they are willing but cannot access a vaccine? The Quicky speaks to two experts in employment law and disease control to find out what your rights are, and whether this might be the start of a broader policy yet to come. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Ian Neil SC - Australian Employment and Industrial Law Barrister Dr Sanjaya Senanayake - Associate Professor of Medicine at the Australian National University, and an expert in Infectious Diseases CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NAIDOC Week 2021 and this year's theme is Heal Country! Tragically for the Anangu people of South Australia, their country may never heal from a series of nuclear blasts carried out by the British in the 1950's and 60's. The Quicky speaks to a local First Nations campaigner who comes from a long line of outspoken traditional owners, an academic on Australia's dark nuclear past, and a nuclear engineer who was fired for trying to blow the whistle on a dismal clean-up effort, to find out why huge parts of SA will remain uninhabitable for millennia. Worse still, we hear about the many disturbing medical conditions and premature deaths of countless local people, who were given no protection and no warning about the consequences of the atomic tests. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Glen Wingfield - A Kokatha man based in Port Augusta whose late parents Mrs Eileen Wingfield and Mr Raymond Wingfield campaigned tirelessly for the recognition and protection of their country - to read about Eileen Wani Winfield, grab a copy of Fantastically Great Women Who Saved The Planet by Kate Pankhurst - https://bit.ly/2TrQLP7 Associate Professor Liz Tynan - Academic and former science journalist who has researched British atomic tests in Australia for many years, and author of Atomic Thunder: The Maralinga Story Alan Parkinson - Nuclear engineer who was the official adviser to the Maralinga clean-up project, but after he voiced his concerns about the dangers of the shortcuts that were being taken, he was removed from the project and told to be quiet CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With tax time upon us once again it's no surprise that a number of new scams have popped up, but in 2021 it seems there are more people out to get our money and data than ever before, fuelled by the pandemic. The Quicky speaks to an expert in scams to find out how you can protect yourself, your personal information and your loved ones from the nefarious plans of those who will do anything to try and rip off innocent people. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Delia Rickard - Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more and more cities go into lockdown to try and stop the spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, mixed messaging about who can or should get the Astra Zeneca vaccine against COVID-19 has left millions of Aussies feeling dazed and confused. The Quicky speaks to an expert epidemiologist, and a national political reporter to cut through the overload of information to find out what the medical actually advice is, and consider whether the impending election may be influencing the Government's decision to make the AZ jab available to everyone. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Mary-Louise McLaws - Epidemiologist with expertise in hospital infection and infectious diseases control, based at the University of NSW Clare Armstrong - National Political Reporter for The Daily Telegraph, based at Parliament House in Canberra CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more Australian women are being locked up for even the most minor offences, often before they have gone to trial, and if you're a woman of colour or other minority, your chances of ending up behind bars are even higher. The Quicky speaks to two experts to find out why past trauma, abuse and violence are strong indicators that a woman may find herself on the wrong side of the law, and why we should invest in helping vulnerable individuals rather than focusing on punishment. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Silke Meyer - Associate Professor in Criminology and the Deputy Director of the Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre at Monash University Pauline Wright - Lawyer, President of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties and Past President of the Law Council of Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTok has proven to be the number one app for surviving lockdown, as more than a billion people worldwide have signed up to watch and create viral videos of dance sequences, cute animals, and a never ending series of #challenges. But with increasingly younger children keen to access the social media content to keep up with their friends, many parents feel conflicted about how young is too young, and whether news stories about dark content being shared should be a major red flag. The Quicky speaks to an expert in children and technology to find out just how dangerous or not this platform is for the next generation of content creators. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Joanne Orlando - Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of Western Sydney, and a leading expert in the field of children and technology. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have been hearing the term 'Critical Race Theory' or CRT a lot over the past week, and like many other people be wondering what it is and why it matters if our children know about it. Ironically, those opposed to it claim it is racist, even though it is an academic study of how systemic racism disproportionately affects different groups in society. The Quicky speaks to an expert in race relations and Australian society to find out what exactly CRT is all about, and whether we should really be concerned if its basic principles are conveyed to children. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Leticia Anderson - Lecturer in Humanities at Southern Cross University, with a particular expertise in Cultural Studies and social justice. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 13 years of being controlled almost entirely by her father, Britney Spears has finally revealed the hell in which she has been living, levelling allegations of serious abuse and even forced contraception against her dad, Jamie Spears. So will the more than 20 minutes of testimony from the star finally help bring to an end to what was always intended to be a temporary control over her finances, health and career? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's entertainment guru to find out exactly what Britney claims has been done to her in secret since 2008, and whether this will be the catalyst to secure her freedom and independence.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Laura Brodnik - Mamamia's Entertainment Editor and Co-Host of The Spill CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In spite of a global pandemic, Australian property prices continue to rise and rise, which means younger people are increasingly left out of the dream of owning their own house.  Year after year, it's predicted the bubble will burst. Year after year, it doesn't.  The Quicky investigates what the future looks like for those who aren't on the property ladder yet. What can possibly change things and make it a more attainable dream once more? CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Chris Leishman, University of South Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since The Government changed its regulations on the AstraZeneca vaccine, there's been talk around Australians 'vaccine shopping'.  Is this true? And, do Australians have the right to choose which vaccine they'd prefer to have? Dr Brad McKay takes The Quicky through the latest science on the vaccines, and what he's seeing in his surgery.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay is a Sydney GP and Author of Fake Medicine: Exposing The Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's back. Barnaby Joyce.  It's been over three years since Barnaby Joyce lost his place as Deputy PM and National Party Leader, after it was revealed he was having a child with his staffer, Vikki Campion.  The couple have since had another child, and the MP has been angling to get back at the top job of his party in backroom discussions for some time.  How has he managed to come back? What is the appeal of Barnaby Joyce? CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Karen Middleton is the Chief Political Correspondent at The Saturday Paper.  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boyd Cordner is only 29. That's a young age to retire from the only job you've ever had, the job you love. Boyd was the captain of the Sydney City Roosters Rugby League team when he retired last week - terrified of what another knock to the head might do to his future.  There's an increasing body of evidence that says knocks to the head while playing sport have some really frightening long term effects on men and women: including dementia, epilepsy and a host of other issues.  The Quicky investigates.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Rowena Mobbs is a neurologist with subspecialty interest in cognitive disturbance, neurodegenerative diseases, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, and other neuropsychiatric disorders.  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to leaked videos and screenshots, over the last year if you wanted to date Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry or Zac Efron, you're best to be on dating app Raya. Yet, Raya, known as the 'celebrity dating app' is notoriously hard and secretive about how it selects the people who get to match on it.  The Quicky looks into how the app started, how it selects its members, and who its selecting.  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emily Vernem is Mamamia Social media Executive and Host of the Undone.Jana Hocking is a journalist who writes a dating column for News.com.au, hosts the podcast 'Kinda Sorta Dating' and produces the Triple M radio show, Moonman in the Morning. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For three years now, Australia has been fascinated with the fate of the Murrugappan family.  The family of four had been living quietly in Biloela, Central QLD, when they were taken into detention in Melbourne, then on to Christmas Island.  When the baby of the family, Tharni, had to be flown to Perth from Christmas Island ill, the whole of Australia has held its breath to see what's next.  Minister Alex Hawke has allowed the family to stay in Perth community detention, but they're still at risk of being deported back to Sri Lanka.  Why doesn't the government want to let this family return to Biloela? What issues would such a move cause?  CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait  Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Richard Denniss, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Pride Month around the world, a time to remember where the LGBTIQA+ community has come from and where they are headed.  At The Quicky, we thought we'd look at the ever changing terminology for the community. It's something that is constantly evolving, as language changes and representation increases.  Links:  The Equality Project LGBTIQ+ Health Australia The Rainbow Network Australian GIBTLQ Multicultural Council  Mardi Gras sanctioned LGBTIQA+ Community Organisations Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jason Tuazon-McCheyne is CEO of The Equality Project and a LGBTIQ+ consultant. Laura Morelli is The Marketing Scoop Host & Head of Media for UK + Australia at Semrush. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With no end in sight to Australia's closed international borders, the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones is starting to have a very severe impact on the nearly 1 in 3 Aussies who were born overseas. For millions of us, countless missed birthdays, weddings, funerals and other milestones is taking a real mental and sometimes even physical toll on our wellbeing, and that's not to mention the impact on those who are locked out of the country and miss a final opportunity to see a loved one before they die. The Quicky speaks to an intensive care doctor, her partner who is stuck overseas, and a psychologist to find out just how bad the situation has become, and how much more we can all realistically take. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Nancy Jiang - An Australian Intensive Care Specialist who has been separated from her partner, Stefano since the start of the pandemic Stefano Morra - A Maths Professor and Dr Nancy Jiang's partner who remains in France Elisabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW who has worked for over 25 years as a clinical and counselling psychologist with extensive experience in relationship services CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor is just one week old, but already there are hopes that Queen Elizabeth's great-granddaughter could help to mend the relationship between Prince William and his brother. But how will little Lili fit into the Royal family, and will she receive a title? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's Royal Correspondent to find out how titles are bestowed upon each member of the family, and how they will all change once Her Majesty is no longer on the throne. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Holly Wainwright - Head of Content at Mamamia, and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and This Glorious Mess CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have noticed that news outlets have started referring to the more common strains of COVID-19 by letters of the Greek alphabet, such as Alpha, Beta, Delta and Gamma. The World Health Organisation believes this will help to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against the places where each variant originated, but many argue it also makes it harder to stay on top of the latest developments. The Quicky speaks to an expert Virologist to find out which strain is which, and whether the emergence of new variants of COVID-19 could see this pandemic last forever. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Professor William Rawlinson AM - Senior Medical Virologist and Director of Virology at South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Health Service CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month the bodies of at least 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, where First Nations children were taken after being forcibly removed from their families in an effort to eradicate their culture entirely. Despite the obvious cruelty and abuse committed against an estimated 150,000 children and their families in these church-run, government-funded institutions, the Pope has refused to apologise for the harm caused. The Quicky investigates why these mass graves have only just been discovered, and how many more First Nations children remain missing. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Alissa Thibault - Journalist at CTV News Vancouver CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissy Teigen has had to do a lot of apologising lately, after decade-old tweets and messages emerged showing she verbally abused a number of young celebrities, including Courtney Stodden, Lindsay Lohan and Avril Lavigne. Could this really be an example of 'toxic femininity', and what does that term even mean? The Quicky speaks to two feminists about whether toxic femininity really exists, or if this term is just another way for mainstream misogynists to target women. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jane Gilmore - Author and freelance journalist with a particular interest in feminism, media and data journalism Dr Alexa Appel - Research Support Officer in the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at University of Sydney, and an expert on young women and media culture CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being told that Melbourne's latest COVID-19 outbreak wouldn't have been so bad if more people had been vaccinated, but even if you are technically eligible, trying to actually get a jab can be very difficult. Making matters worse is the fact that every state and territory has its own systems and processes, and there is very little information publicly available about how many vaccines we have and where. The Quicky speaks to a journalist who has been trying to track Australia's vaccination program and an epidemiologist to find out why our rollout continues to be so slow. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Inga Ting - Data Journalist with the ABC's Digital Story Innovations team Professor Marylouise McLaws - Epidemiologist with particular expertise in hospital infection and infectious diseases control, based at the University of NSW CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka sparked controversy over her decision not speak to media at the French Open, before withdrawing from the competition altogether. Her reasoning that it is detrimental to her mental health saw many of her peers lash out and say she should just get on with her job, but what happens to those of us with more normal roles, who cannot afford to walk away from our responsibilities? The Quicky speaks to a psychologist and an industrial relations expert to find out what obligations you have to your employer if your duties impact your mental wellbeing, but more importantly, what obligations they have to look after you. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Betty Chetcuti - Registered Psychologist based in Melbourne, and a director for the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) Sally McManus - Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Prince Harry continues to speak out publicly about his personal life, the often strained relationship with his father Prince Charles keeps coming up as a key reason why he acted out and felt isolated as a young man.  No doubt this was one of many complicated factors having lived his entire life in the public eye, but what about for the rest of us who live more ordinary lives and have fraught relationships with our parents - can we blame them for our bad behaviour? The Quicky speaks to a psychologist to find out whether it is all mum and dad's fault, or if at some point we all have to start owning our actions and face the consequences. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Amanda Gordon - Clinical Director and a Psychologist at Armchair Psychology CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is National Reconciliation Week 2021, and the theme this year is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. A significant part of that includes acknowledging the damage done to the First Nations people who are part of the Stolen Generations - those who were forcibly removed, as children, from their families and communities and placed into institutional care or with non-Indigenous foster families. Inspired by this year's Reconciliation theme, The Quicky speaks to an expert in healing to consider what we can all do to not only acknowledge the brutality of our past, but also recognise and address what is still happening today.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Fiona Cornforth - CEO of the Healing Foundation, and a Wuthathi descendant of the far northeast cape of Queensland with family roots also in the Torres Strait Islands CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently a number tech celebrities and artists have been making headlines for selling NFTs for hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions of dollars - but few of us actually understand what they are. The Quicky speaks to an expert in Non-Fungible Tokens - aka NFTs - to find how they work, who has the right to sell them, and what exactly the buyer can expect to receive. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Kathleen Wilson - Lecturer in Management, Operations and Supply Chains at Swinburne University, and a crowdsourcing, sports innovation and social impact researcher. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DNA testing is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more of us sending off a saliva sample to learn about our ancestry and health conditions. But despite the number of slick advertising campaigns used by many online companies, there is a dark side to this industry as you can never be certain where your DNA will end up. The Quicky speaks to two experts in bio-ethics, and one of Mamamia's own who has offered up her DNA for multiple tests to find out how accurate they are, and if we should be concerned about our most personal information being shared without our knowledge. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jessie Stephens - Assistant Head of Content at Mamamia, co-host of Mamamia’s flagship podcast Mamamia Out Loud, and host of True Crime Conversations and The Delivery Room Dr David Kirchhoffer - Director of the Queensland Bioethics Centre, and a faculty member of the School of Theology and Philosophy at the Australian Catholic University Dr Jacqueline Savard - Senior Lecturer, Health Ethics, Law and Professionalism within the School of Medicine at Deakin University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know that domestic and family violence is serious problem in Australia as everyday new and shocking statistics make the headlines, but what we hear less about are the many good people who work tirelessly to help victims escape, survive and thrive. The Quicky speaks to three domestic and family violence frontline workers to find out exactly what it's like to work face-to-face with survivors and their families, and what you can do to support them.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Betty Taylor - Managing Director of the Red Rose Foundation, and sits on the Expert Advisory Panel of the Australian Institute for Strangulation Protection Ian Ugarte - Founder of the Australian Housing Initiative, qualified tradie, educator, full-time property investor, advisor and housing affordability advocate Nicolle Edwards - Founder and Director of RizeUp, a charity that provides practical support to families fleeing domestic violence This episode deals with family and domestic violence, and suicide. If you need help please call 1800 RESPECT. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In many countries, people cannot wait to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but in Australia headlines suggest many of us are reluctant to roll up our sleeve - but is that true, and if so, why? The Quicky speaks to a GP and an expert epidemiologist to debunk some of the myths circulating on social media, and discuss why we definitely should not be scared of being immunised. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay - GP, Science Communicator and Author of Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health Professor Marylouise McLaws - Epidemiologist with particular expertise in hospital infection and infectious diseases control, based at the University of NSW CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the whole world is focused on defeating COVID-19, it seems Aussies have become complacent when it comes to protecting ourselves against other diseases, which has led to a series of recent Syphilis outbreaks in Melbourne. But this isn't the only sexually transmitted infection that is on the rise in both our cities and regional areas. The Quicky speaks to two experts, and a mother who only found out she had an STI when she became pregnant, to find out why so many of us are being infected and often don't realise it until many years later when the damage has already been done. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Associate Professor Christopher Fisher - Principal Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University Associate Professor Lyndell Lim - Head of the Ocular Immunology Clinic at the The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Teagan* - A mother who is living with HSV - aka genital herpes - and only found out she had the condition when she became pregnant *Name has been changed for privacy. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many countries, Australia has a long history of beauty pageants, where young, single, child-free women have been celebrated for their physical attributes and charity work. But do these kinds of competitions where mostly tall, white women parade around in their swimwear still have a place in 2021? The Quicky speaks to the current Miss Universe Australia, and an expert in gender studies to consider whether it's time to put down the crown and turn our back on this arguably outdated means of praising women. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Maria Thattil - Miss Universe Australia and a South-Asian Australian writer, speaker, founder of the Mind With Me series, model and digital creator Professor Susan Broomhall - Leads the Gender and Women's History Research Centre at the Australian Catholic University CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.