Acts of Kindness

Food for Thought

Food can provide far more than just sustenance. For many, meals are a pivotal link to memory, identity, and belonging.   On today’s episode of The Yarn, our reporters explore the transformative power of food. They speak to a gardener growing Chinese vegetables in Australia, a baker building community through a cake club, and others who turn to food for multifaceted nourishment.  This episode was created by Kunfan Bai, Zhenxi Zeng, Zhoujun Cai, Qianrui Lu, and Ruiying Tang.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Labour of Love

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Levelling up

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Life After Graduating

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Rising Cost of Studying

Today, we talk to international students feeling the crunch of the University of Melbourne’s fee hikes.   For three years running, their enrolment costs have risen by seven per cent. On top of this, they’re dealing with a rental crisis, demanding coursework, and restrictive limits on working hours.   This episode was created by Beatrix Chirnside, Rae Zhang, Harry Robertson, and Fangning Dong. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.