Compass

Introducing new Compass host, Indira Naidoo. The story of former socialite and high-flyer Glen-Marie Frost who suddenly became homeless in her sixties, joining the swelling ranks of women over fifty with nowhere to live.

Jeremy Fernandez joins former Mormon missionary Brad Harker and other members of the flamboyant Peacock Mormons as they prepare to march in the World Pride Mardi Gras parade.

Gail and Lisette are a transgender lesbian couple in their sixties. Having lived their lives as men and fathers up until now, their marriage is a bold, uncompromising love story they proudly wish to share with the world.

Activist and comedian Julie McCrossin takes Geraldine Doogue through her life journey. She talks coming out in the '70s, surviving cancer, and finding strength in her friend Sophie and her parents' holocaust survival story.

Michael Mohammed Ahmad is one of Australia's most exciting emerging writers. Founder of the Sweatshop writers' collective in Western Sydney, he's proof that when it comes to transforming society, the pen is mightier than the sword.

Journalist Jason Om and his Muslim half-sister set out to understand the late mother they never really knew. They uncover harsh truths and break silences about their beloved mother, the complex and charming Patsy.

The decision to donate organs from a loved one presents families with one of life's most difficult moments. Compass meets the recipients, donor families, nurses and doctors as they confront these complex questions.

When beloved Australian poet Robert Adamson was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Compass was invited into his home to share his final weeks of creating a "good death" with family and lifelong friends.

Tony Hoang was once a teenage heroin dealer and gangster in Cabramatta. But after several stints in jail, he cried out to God and found a new, controversial brotherhood with very different rules.

Freeing the Song follows the origins of the gospel choir movement in Australia. It features the voices of those touched by choirmaster Tony Backhouse's music including Sam Neill and Jenny Morris.

A group of professional dancers work with incarcerated youth, resulting in an extraordinary dance work ultimately performed at the Sydney Dance Company. A story of the healing power of dance.

Former PM Julia Gillard in conversation with Compass host Indira Naidoo at the Sydney Town Hall. In partnership with the Sydney Writers Festival.

A diverse group of young people learn to sail a Tall Ship. Taken out of their comfort zone, they discover new qualities and skills. The kids find themselves becoming part of a community where everyone plays a vital role.

Narelda Jacobs is a Whadjuk Noongar woman and TV presenter. With Australia on the cusp of a referendum, Narelda goes on a journey to learn when our nation has come together for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Vincent Long is Australia's first Vietnamese Catholic bishop. A survivor of clerical sex abuse, he is committed to supporting other survivors, refugees and LGBTQI people.

Surfer, artist and Dharug man Billy Bain invites us on an immersive road trip along our majestic coastline which provides an extraordinary glimpse into our colonial past and frontier injustices.

Jewish singles travel to the Victorian Alps in hope of finding a love that will enable the continuation of their faith and culture. Filmmaker Josh Ben-Moshe discusses the struggles involved in holding onto Jewish identity.

Using psychedelics to treat depression and trauma has just become legal in Australia. But it's not without risk. While many report life-changing benefits, others do not, and many scientists fear the move is premature.

From primary school students to young people seeking belonging and talented musicians, music is a vehicle for self-discovery. Music has the power to improve mental health and build strong communities.

Chloe Hayden was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 13 and was selective mute for many years. With a passion for Disney princesses, Chloe found her voice online as a 'princess' and now stars as Quinni in Heartbreak High.

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Brendan Watkins is the son of a priest and nun. It took him 30 years to find out, but he's not the only one. Brendan meets other hidden children and their mothers, who've suffered from the Church's silence and denial.

Is money the root of all evil? Indira Naidoo is joined by a panel for a thought-provoking discussion on why money has such a hold on us. Can you have too much money? Does money make you happy? How much should you give away?

The Uniting Church faces change with the appointment of a new moderator, Reverend Mata Hiliau, the first Tongan woman in this role. But what obstacles does the Rev Mata face from within her own community and the wider church?

Julia Baird faces down the darkness of her cancer diagnosis and joins fellow seekers of wonder. She discovers that awe has shaped our civilisations, driven people to change their lives and ultimately make them happier.

Indira Naidoo and comedian Suraj Kolarkar combine fun with faith in a lively, cheeky special bringing together multi-faith comedians, musical performances from Courtney Act and Jude Perl, and a studio audience.