Nancy Notzon

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Nancy Notzon

Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and is the second leading cause of death.  Matthew Pase is among those trying to increase our understanding of the condition and prevent it.   He's influenced international dementia prevention guidelines and his work is now delving into the world of sleep, and how it might be used to reduce dementia risk. Guest: Matthew Pase, Associate Professor of neurology and lead of the Matthew Pase lab at Monash UniversityAlzheimer's and Dementia, Health

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Nancy Notzon

How well do policy makers listen to today's youth? When Amber Brock-Fabel was 17, she felt the enormity of decisions being made around her - on the pandemic, climate change, mental health and more. Her sense of disempowerment led her to create South Australia's Youth Forum, a place where youth can raise their voices to power and help key decision makers understand the issues that matter to them.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Nancy Notzon

At the end of 2023, after 20 years in prison for the deaths of her children, the NSW Court of Appeal quashed the conviction against Kathleen Folbigg. Standing beside Ms Folbigg that day, was Anna-Maria Arabia, the head of the Australian Academy of Science.  It has said that basic scientific principles weren't upheld from the time of her trial and was eventually brought in as a scientific advisor to the case.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nancy Notzon

Sport is a part of Australia's identity. Many live it, breathe it, celebrate the wins and mourn the losses. But not everyone. Discrimination toward people who identify as LGBTIQ+ is still happening and many don't see sport as a safe space they can be a part of. So how can sport change and be welcoming for everyone? Guest: Andrew Purchas, co-founder Pride in Sport and the Pride in Sport Index, Australian Sports Commissioner

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nancy Notzon

With the housing crisis locking more people out of the market, many women are feeling this pain acutely, with generally lower earnings and less super than their male counterparts. Throw in other circumstances like being a single mother, older, or being subjected to family violence ... these factors can make housing affordability unattainable. So what are the models being looked at to give women and their children affordable long-term homes?