The Informer: Legislation surrounding hormone treatment for young people

The Transition process for children is 2 fold. After a child has undergone extensive medical and psychological assessment they can be prescribed hormone blockers to suppress the onset of puberty.

The Second stage of transition is to start Hormone Therapy, either Testosterone or Estrange, to facilitate physical transition. But the family must get permission from a Family Court Judge to begin Hormone Therapy. Delaying the child’s physical development.

Naomi and Isabella join Shannon, Stephany and Emma to discuss the long and drawn out legal process. At a time where other children are developing into adults, Transgender children have their puberty suppressed for many years, increasing both social and mental stress for the child.

The number of children transitioning has risen exponentially over the past few years. The Royal Children’s Hospital is expecting at least 250 new referral’s this year alone. Further increasing pressure and access to appropriate services.

B.R.O.A.D: Gay Lesbian Then and Now

Sonja is joined by Shirleene Robinson co-author of Gay Lesbian Then and Now.

Over seventy years, Australia has quietly undergone one of the biggest social revolutions in history. Once viewed as criminals, sinners or just sick, Gay men and Lesbians are increasingly accepted as equal, and the majority of Australians support same-sex marriage. This rapid transformation in social attitudes has widened the space lesbians and gays to live ordinary and visible lives in a ways that were once barely imaginable.

Gay Lesbian Then and Now, reveals the legacies of homophobia, the personal struggles and triumphs involved in coming out, the inconsistent state of social progress, and the many different ways of being gay or lesbian in Australia then and now.

Saturday Magazine: Tienan Brady from Marriage Equality Australia

Tienan Brady from Marriage Equality Australia, joins Macca and Tass to discuss marriage equality in relation to the 2016 Federal election and what it means for the LGBTIQ community.

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News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex communities of Australia and the world.

Wet Spot, “Masturbation Let your fingers do the walking”

Sammi is joined by the fabulous Mis Lisa Skye, to discus all things masturbation:

The hows, the whys and should we do it more?

C + C drive Factory “More Kayne!, Saving Whales!”

The boys discuss important things like what did the celebs really ask for before they went into the jungle?’ They explain how your porn addiction is now good for the world and what do you do when a cow comes crashing through your roof late at night.

Q Country “True North, The Stetson Family

Nadine Budge, lead singer of The Stetson Family, describes the development of the album True North, and of the group in live conversation with Chris. ‘True North’ is a gorgeous album, from the finely honed pen of the band down to the Dylan cover.

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Hide and Seak, “Masturbation Month”

May is Masturbation Month, so Dean and James thought they’d explore all the ‘jerking’s’ off, of this tong in cheek,  wondrous pleasure.

What’s is the history of wanking? Did the Romans do it? Surely the Ancient Greeks did?! The boys are joined by comedians Wes Snelling and Nath Valvo, as they too ponder on one of life’s greatest… pleasures.

Wet-Spot, “Genitals do not equal gender”

Sammi is very excited to have an amazing international guest, Hollie Howitt. Hollie goes by the pronouns Them, They and Their.

Hollie Howitt “They”, discuss the topic of non-binary gender: “Their” thoughts on how genitals do not equal gender, and escaping the binary! Hollie Howitt. They is a bold, hilarious and a deeply connected being. Their approach to sexuality and Their passion for educating people on gender is incredible as They shift the planets consciousness on gender diversity. Hollie Howitt  shares with us Their most famous talk about gender and genitals, smashing the Gender Binary concepts.

The Woods, “Piercing Nightmares”

Mark, Matt and Dean are joined by Mistress  Bella and partner Paulus to bring up piercing and its effects. In particular a brief history of the Prince Albert and the reverse PA, sailing into Sammi’s Day and Matt’s live piercing! Hmm.

Les-Link, Lesbian Couples Bondage Session”

Basia is joined by Ginni, they have an in-depth chat about the Lesbian couple whose bondage session that ended up in a fire station. Ginni also talks about her own embarrassing moments. Some practical tips from Basia, and hard lessons learnt.

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From Cheap Seats: LGBTIQ on YouTube

Summer in the City is the UK’s largest YouTube convention.  Each year it brings together YouTube creators and fans in a celebration of online video and the community that surrounds it. Dean is in the Cheap Seats for a panel discussion from the 2014 event about LGBTQ community representation on YouTube.

From Word for Word: The Doherty Institute

Dean puts the spotlight on two of Australia’s greatest scientists, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty and Professor Sharon Lewin, and focuses on the work conducted at the Doherty Institute which hosted the World AIDS Day 2015 activities and events in Melbourne on December 1.

From Her Voice: Jay Power

AnneLoise and Barbara were joined in the studio by Adelaide musician Jay Power who released her fourth studio album The Missing this year. We chatted to the Soul and RnB singer about her career and how she changed directions to get back to do the music she really wants to play.

From SciFi & Squeam: Bianca Bradey

Sonja “The Squeamer” Hammer talks to actress Bianca Bradey, whose breakout role was Brooke from WYRMWOOD and who stars in Australian cult lesbian webseries STARTING FROM…NOW, about being a special guest at the A Night of Horror International Film Festival opening Thursday the 26th of November in Sydney.

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From Driving You Mad: Hitting Home

David and Sue speak with Sarah Ferguson about her new doco that aired on the ABC, Hitting Home. Sarah talks about knowing the warning signs of domestic violence; little creepy bits of controlling behaviour come first.

From Well Well Well: World AIDS Day

In this second part of a World AIDS Day series Jack and Adam continue with some important events for World AIDS Day 2015 in a discussion with Max Niggl from Living Positive Victoria.

From Is Nothing Sacred: All of My People

Tonight’s show is all about human rights with Jim and Steph talking to Samantha Betts who worked in the detention center in Nauru and became a whistle-blower and advocate, speaking publicly about what she saw there. Also the meaning of My People by The Presets (covered by the Basement Boys) is revealed.

From Hide and Seek: The Media and HIV

Following the announcement by Charlie Sheen that he is HIV positive, Dean and Andrew chat with Joel Murray, a self-described libertarian writer who is HIV+, about the mainstream media’s coverage of HIV, safer sex, and the broader impacts that HIV impacts individuals.

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From the QNN: Queer Network News

News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.

From Babble POP!: Award-Winningly Classic

Babble POP! celebrates our diverse communities with the newest pop and dance music from around the world, in languages other than English. This week focuses on huge, classic tracks – and the show has just won a major radio award!

From Counter Cultured: Stings Most Definitely Attached

DJ Tamara is Victoria’s next killer electronic act and if you don’t believe Dylan now, listen to this chat and get lost in her set as she takes the stage as a Counter Cultured special guest DJ.

From On the Line: Brent Allan

Living Positive Victoria’s Executive Officer, Brent Allan, joins Dean to discuss the recent developments in community activation of PrEP, the activities of World AIDS Day 2015, his organisations call for new Board members, the HIV Justice Film Festival and much more.

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From Spirit Lounge: Halloween

Holy days of the week are Halloween, All Saints’ and All Souls’. Rachel and Claudine discuss the cultural context, histories and ceremonies for these holidays, through to the modern adaptations.

From Hide and Seek: International Fisting Day

Club 80’s ZONE:RED recently celebrated its first anniversary and organiser Warrick Emanuel joins Dean to discuss this increasingly popular monthly event. By sheer coincidence this conversation aired on 21st of October, International Fisting Day, now in its fifth year.

From Jax and Greta: Hens’ Nights and Stripper Poles

Greta talks the Hens’ she attended on the weekend and Jackie talks about being diddled – she’s now further away from her free coffee. There’s also Jackie’s realisation that most elevators have mirrors, a great opportunity to correct her VPL. But elevators have cameras, do people watch the video footage? Jackie also gives us an update on her neighbour’s stripper pole.

From LA Spinz: Adele’s Back!

This is your Hollywood goss fix for another week thanks to Peter Reynolds, coming to you from Los Angeles. Adele addresses her legion of fans via Facebook and says that while her massively popular album “21” was a breakup record, the upcoming “25” will be a makeup record. Plus a hundred other Hollywood things are happening right now!

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From Rise Up: Margot Fink

Michelle, Dee and Adam talk to Margot Fink who is Communications Manager for Minus18. Margot is also the Victorian State Finalist for Young Australian of the Year!

From Ad-lib to Fade: Witches, Wizards & Warlocks

With Halloween, All Saints Day and the Day of the Dead 2015 upon us, this show looks at the portrayals of Witches, Wizards and Warlocks in popular culture including the camp and bizarre.

From Driving You Mad: Melbourne Music Week

David and Sue chat with Cr Rohan Leppert, Chair, Arts Melbourne. More music than you can poke a stick at – that’s Melbourne Music Week! Over eight days 13-20 Nov, more than 100 events – half of which are free – will take place during the day and night in Melbourne’s live music venues, on the streets, in laneways and other unique spaces in the city.

From Well, Well, Well: Mental Health

Jessie and Carlos join with VAC counsellor Guy Campbell in an important follow up to Mental Heath Week. Together they discuss strategies and available services in response to anxiety and depression in our community including the Calming Anxiety Group.

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From The Woods: Mental Health

Mark and Dene, along with new intern Robbie, put their emphasis on Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day. They’re joined by Craig Ingrey to discuss mindfulness, triggers, life experience of mental illness, and more.

From Saturday Magazine: Totally On Board

This week, Pete is joined by Tas and Ian in the midst of a vote for new board members at JOY. Martin Foley, minister for everything, is asked for his thoughts on how same sex couples could now adopt legally.

From On The Line: Swinburne Uni Celebrates Pride 

Recently Swinburne University celebrated diversity with a day of Pride.  Vice Chancellor Linda Kristjanson also announced the Uni will sponsor the 2015 Midsumma Festival, becoming the first uni in the country to financially support an LGBTI festival. Dean was there and caught up with Jeffrey Smart, Vice-President (International and Students) to find out why Swinburne considered the LGBTI community so important. 

From Been There Done That: The Calendar

Happening this week are Mental Health Week, Seniors Festival, Lesbian Day on 08/10/2015 which was first celebrated in 1980 in NZ and on 10/10/2015 is the big Northside Bizarre at the Laird Hotel. In 7/10/1798 Bass and Flinders set off to find out if Van Diemen’s land was part of the mainland. Bass was rumoured to be one of us!  Captain Cook landed on NZ this week on 08/10/1769 and mapped both islands.

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From Hide and Seek: Don’t Be A Douche!

Dean and Tim chat to Steven Spencer about the art of douching and how you can avoid those nasty surprises when you’re in the heat of the moment. Including some handy tips to ensure you are “prepared” for when certain opportunities arise.

From Dystopical: The Female Orgasm

Kat and Fareen talk with Katie East about the female orgasm: the what, the where and the how.

From Critical Hit: Sex in Video Games

The team are all here to talk about a topic that can be quite controversial when it comes to video games… That’s right, sex! Depictions of sex in games range from infamous to empowering and ground-breaking.

From The Wet Spot: Let’s Get Fisting!

Jill is in the studio with Sammi to talk about the exciting topic of vaginal fisting. They go through all of the safety precautions, the how’s, the why’s, and of course, the not often talked about, dismount!

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