Levelling up

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.

Acts of Kindness

In this episode, we’re exploring the motivations behind acts of kindness.   We speak to Victorians working in homelessness support, sex worker advocacy, and other fields about why they’re so dedicated to their causes.   This episode was created by Michael Saliba, Alexandra Nevill, Yunqian Shi, Ruonan Yang, and Hope Kloppenburg.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.