Dr Jonathan 'Yotti' Kingsley
@yottikingsley.bsky.social
Environmental Public Health Researcher | Health Promotion Senior Lecturer, @Swinburne | Associate Editor, Ecosystems and People | Dad | Gardener, kelpie dog lover & @CarltonFC fan
For me the two media standouts of our research report release were:
1. To be interviewed on Radio National “Life Matters” programme: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
2. To have a media exclusive with The Sydney Morning Herald: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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1. To be interviewed on Radio National “Life Matters” programme: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
2. To have a media exclusive with The Sydney Morning Herald: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Why isn't gardening space part of the housing crisis discussions? - ABC listen
There are mental and physical health benefits of a garden. But unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of their own personal green space - a backyard, a courtyard, or even a balcony with potplants....
www.abc.net.au
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
For me the two media standouts of our research report release were:
1. To be interviewed on Radio National “Life Matters” programme: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
2. To have a media exclusive with The Sydney Morning Herald: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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1. To be interviewed on Radio National “Life Matters” programme: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
2. To have a media exclusive with The Sydney Morning Herald: www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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This award recognises media outreach that made an impact on major social and political issues. This is based on our housing and gardening report (dx.doi.org/10.25916/sut...) we published around a month ago which had a media reach of around 5 million people.
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'If I couldn’t garden, I wouldn’t enjoy life': Older adults’ perspectives on housing and gardening
This research project aimed to learn more about how older adults’ housing affects their gardening activities. We believe that everyone who wants to garden should be able to garden. To support more old...
dx.doi.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This award recognises media outreach that made an impact on major social and political issues. This is based on our housing and gardening report (dx.doi.org/10.25916/sut...) we published around a month ago which had a media reach of around 5 million people.
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I am lucky to have these people and over 40 authors who contributed to this book in my life and who are shaking up the world for people health, wellbeing and ecosystems.
To find out more about the book please follow the link below www.routledge.com/Crisis-Garde... 3/3
To find out more about the book please follow the link below www.routledge.com/Crisis-Garde... 3/3
Crisis Gardening: A Global Perspective
Gardening during times of crisis can have significant benefits to individuals and populations in terms of health, well-being, social and economic outcomes. So-called ‘crisis gardening’ can even be lin...
www.routledge.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I am lucky to have these people and over 40 authors who contributed to this book in my life and who are shaking up the world for people health, wellbeing and ecosystems.
To find out more about the book please follow the link below www.routledge.com/Crisis-Garde... 3/3
To find out more about the book please follow the link below www.routledge.com/Crisis-Garde... 3/3
Getting to write about solutions to world problems based on hope & joy rather than fear & anger, a privilege & refreshing considering current discourse.
But by far the biggest achievement of my new book was to write about my dad’s dementia journey & reflect on the love I have for this person. 2/3
But by far the biggest achievement of my new book was to write about my dad’s dementia journey & reflect on the love I have for this person. 2/3
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Getting to write about solutions to world problems based on hope & joy rather than fear & anger, a privilege & refreshing considering current discourse.
But by far the biggest achievement of my new book was to write about my dad’s dementia journey & reflect on the love I have for this person. 2/3
But by far the biggest achievement of my new book was to write about my dad’s dementia journey & reflect on the love I have for this person. 2/3
Having taught now for over 2 decades for me passion for the content area always trumps perfection and my students tend to appreciate this. And in my mind happiness and passion link so yes I agree
July 31, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Having taught now for over 2 decades for me passion for the content area always trumps perfection and my students tend to appreciate this. And in my mind happiness and passion link so yes I agree
So you are doing a very important job is what I was saying…
July 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
So you are doing a very important job is what I was saying…
You art work matters very much to this world l & don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. We saw during Covid-19 how important & undervalued the arts are but that doesn’t mean people don’t care. We do. To you & all the artist out there without you in the world life would be boring. I know I’m not alone
July 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
You art work matters very much to this world l & don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. We saw during Covid-19 how important & undervalued the arts are but that doesn’t mean people don’t care. We do. To you & all the artist out there without you in the world life would be boring. I know I’m not alone