Hide and Seek

24 Jun 2025

197 Grindr Safety Community Forum 2025

News & Politics

A very special community forum was held at The Laird Hotel in Melbourne on 22nd July to discuss the rising numbers of hate crimes across the country linked to queer hookup apps like Grindr & Scruff. Tim Little caught up with Thorne Harbour Health Community Engagement Manager and Joy presenter Cal Hawk as well as Community Advocate Odus Moore to discuss the key outcomes of a very serious community issue.

Warning: This episode features a trigger warning regarding the issues of hate crime and violence. If you require support please visit our support pages http://www.joy.org.au/support

Episode links: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/news/10-tips-for-keeping-safe-on-hookup-apps/

 

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This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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