Gianfranco Di Giovanni

Nov 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Joshua Wong |Gianfranco Di Giovanni

For Australians, playing sports, going on outdoor adventures, and "having a go" are all at the heart of our cultural identity. But what do you do if you can't have a go because of physical or mental disability? In 1996 I was born with the very rare Maffucci syndrome which stunts growth, causes physical deformities, weak bones, and loss of mobility. It's a random mutation, it's not inherited, and there aren't predictable causes.

Oct 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Gianfranco Di Giovanni

Game developer Amy Louise Doherty remembers exploring a neighbour's home when she was a child, and walking into a room that was dominated by ribbons, trophies and a giant painting of a horse. "In my mind I was just like, 'What is this? Who is this horse? What happened?'," she says.

Sep 30, 2024 | abc.net.au | Gianfranco Di Giovanni

Imagine stepping onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House, ready to act in a live performance, but with no idea about how it's going to unfold. It sounds like a literal nightmare for most people, but live action role-playing performed in front of an audience, built around tabletop games, is taking over theatres around the world. This style of performance not only puts an element of randomness into each show, but can put control of the narrative into the hands of the audience.

Aug 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Emma Wynne |Gianfranco Di Giovanni

If you can manage without a car, the savings can be huge. Here's how some of our listeners do itCam: "My humble suggestion: Take another look at public transport, especially if you haven't used it for a long time. You might be surprised! Yes it can be slow, but also relaxing."Gary: "I'm a senior and somebody gave me a mobility scooter, a gopher, about a year ago. And since then I use it almost exclusively. The car only goes out when it's time for food shopping and stuff like that.

Aug 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Angus Mackintosh |Gianfranco Di Giovanni

Loading... In 1980, Mad Max gave the world a genre-defining vision of a decaying Australia that entranced audiences and spurred decades of imitators. But behind the roaring engines and manic performances, it was the real flaking paint and cracked roads of outer-suburban Melbourne on-screen. Loading... Working 50 years ago, director George Miller and his team lacked the budget or technology to truly transform Australia's environment. Loading...