Been There Done That

18 Oct 2016

LGBTI History Month, D.Jacobi, T.Conigrave, A.Lee, M.Navratilova

Activism, Books, Community, Gay, History, Homophobia, Icons, Lesbian, Music, Privacy, Science, Seniors, Sport

This week, we discuss representation of gay elders in the daily press, that you are never too old for sexual expression and recent advancements surrounding Alzheimer’s.

October has been announced as LGBTI History Month where school children will be made aware of the LGBTI history of Victoria and Australia and current policies of anti-bullying, respect, tolerance and acceptance of difference and how this is an extension to the Safe Schools policy already in place in Victoria.

We celebrate the life and artistic achievements of Derek Jacobi, Tim Conigrave and Ang Lee – who have anniversaries at this time – in their respective interpretations of reality in the characters they represent and play. We also celebrate the birthdays of retired star tennis player Martina Navratilova, who married her girlfriend in 2014; and singer, actress and fashion designer Dannii Minogue–a gay and Joy icon.

Plus some trivia and mirth and much more ….

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9 Apr 2019

Show Number 850 … give us a break !

Diversity, Gay, History, HIV, Pop Culture

Yes – Show number 850 – a good reason to have a bit of a break - for four months ...

27 Mar 2019

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Community, Diversity, Gay, HIV, Pop Culture

We welcome Will to the program for his second show while Gordon is away on the high seas. Chris tells of ...

20 Mar 2019

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Disasters, Gay, History, Space

While Gordon is on the high seas, we welcome Will to the program for 2 shows, and he will share ...