Joanna Crothers

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Crothers

The former Prime Minister of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, has marked his eightieth birthday in detention at the International Crimal Court, as he waits to find out if charges against him for crimes against humanity will go to trial. Duterte was arrested by police on March 11 after a years long investigation by the ICC over his leadership of a brutal crack down on drug crime between 2011 to 2016.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Crothers

A new documentary called Seen explores the benefits of personal healing for parents and explores how those benefits can be transformative for their parenting style. Guest: Sam Jockel is the producer of Seen and CEO and founder of Parent TV

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Crothers

Now to an issue that continues to affect the Australian healthcare system, the scarcity of intravenous fluids. Updated modelling released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last week found current shortages could last for at least the next six months.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Crothers

Sit, Stay, Grow is a new book by trauma counsellor and clinical supervisor Angelika van Sanden about the healing potential of dog walking. In each chapter she details a lesson or thought to take on a walk, on how to "worry less and live better by being present, unhooking from painful thoughts, taking new perspectives and making choices based on what truly matters."

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Crothers

The 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon is an opportunity for many in the Vietnamese-Australian diaspora to celebrate their resilience, and the end of the Vietnam war. For two new filmmakers, the commemoration became a chance to explore the complexities of growing up as the '1.5 generation' through storytelling. 42 is the result of an unlikely meeting between the pair, in the rice fields of Vietnam.