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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]]>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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]]>Often we see stories of animals being rescued by compassionate humans, however, from time to time we see stories where it is actually our animals who do the rescuing. On this edition of Pets-A-Loud the team celebrates the heroic acts of our companion animals.
Each week, hear some of the best bits of JOY’s breakfast and drive teams on the Lunchbox. If you listen to Little Pod of JOY, you’ll enjoy the Lunchbox with Bas and BJ on Wednesdays 12PM!
Greta gives directions while on a journey to becoming mayor of Melbourne or at least somewhere, Jax talks about her weekend pastime of attending weddings, and they discuss the update we’ve all been waiting for. What has been going on with Jax’s neighbour’s stripper pole?
Sonja has the great honour to interview Dr Helen Pankhurst, a direct descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, the steely Edwardian matriarch famously photographed being hoisted away from a protest at the gates of Buckingham Palace by a policeman. Emmeline was Helen’s great-grandmother. Dr Helen Pankhurst is senior advisor for the Water Team of CARE USA and ambassador for CARE International. She is in Australia to travel with the very first screening previews of Suffragette, the new movie based on the suffragette feminist movement in the UK from the early 20th century.
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]]>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.
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.
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.
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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]]>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.
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.
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.
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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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
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!
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.
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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]]>This week Lana is talking about what poetry is, the history of poetry from Sappho to Mary Oliver to Sonya Renee, and the role poetry has played in the lesbian and feminist movements to explore the question, “is poetry queer”?
In this extended podcast exclusive Leo chats with the sensational Tina Arena. Tina reflects on her career, from a young girl in Young Talent Time to a multi-million selling recording artist about to celebrate forty years in the music industry.
Hanna is joined by Katie from LISTEN, which was originally started by Evelyn Morris. LISTEN exists to spark and cultivate a conversation from a feminist perspective around the experiences of marginalized people in Australian music.
Pete and Tas have a very cerebral and jam-packed show, joined for the first hour by ‘Dolly’ Doyle, to cover the news. Pauline Cramery, a researcher, community liaison officer and coordinator, comes in to share her findings on a report about how older LGBT people were and are treated.
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]]>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.
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.
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.
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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]]>Dracula as queer hero? David and Sue chat with Stephen Nicolazzo, director of a new, high camp, production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula to be presented silent cinema style at Theatre Works Oct.29-Nov.14.
In the studio Mitch and Sonja have Tara Judah as a guest from The Astor Theatre and Triple RRR’s Plato’s Cave Podcast lending a bloodied hand as we celebrate Samhain..Hallow Eve…Halloween…and all it’s incarnations! We discuss Horror movies, Halloween origins, Paganism, Superstition, and Flying Serpents that abduct Dean Acuri from Guy Fi Podcast !!
Halloween: A magical time of year.
The balmy wind, the ominous thunderstorms, the simultaneous heat and cold.
This is a whimsical collection of songs and spoken word about Halloween and its magical history.
It’s Halloween, and you know what that means: COSTUME PARTY!
We chose treat on this edition of Pets-A-Loud where we look at ways to treat yourself and your pet to a fun day out and how to avoid your pet wrongly treating on Halloween sweets or decorations.
Spooky Podcast Playlist:
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]]>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!
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.
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.
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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]]>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.
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.
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.
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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]]>Re-joining the cast of The Lion King Musical as Pumbaa, Tasmanian actor, performer and radio jock John X joins the cast live in studio to chat about reclaiming his role after 10 years as the beloved “flatulent warthog” and life in the Lion King.
Ruben joins Kurt and Nate to tell his unique transition story. The boys expose FTM toilet secrets. That’s right! Things you never knew you wished you never knew!
104 shows; that’s two years on air and still going! This week, James, Jim, Clair and Steph are joined by former co-host Pat for this momentous occasion, starting with an interview with Jen Wiltshire about phytoremediation and the universe of dirt.
Hear James’ discovery of some new toilet etiquette that took him by surprise. Then hear Jess’ entrepreneurial ideas to curb that awful toilet stage fright.
Lana Woolf explores whether there is a bathroom debate in Australia, by talking to the Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson.
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]]>We have so many amazing podcasts this week. With topics as diverse as waxing disasters and breaking the gender binary, coming out as a cartoon and anti-cyclist road rage, there really is something for everyone!
News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
When Andy is away, Adrian is joined by co-host Nikki, and she tells a charming story about how freckles and waxing don’t mix!
The team check in with Queensland correspondent Brocklesnitch about all this plebiscite business floating around. They also have Ellyce back on the line, having her say on road rage against cyclists.
Sammi is very excited to be joined by the most fabulous international guest, Hollie Howitt. They discuss the topic of non-binary gender: their thoughts on how genitals do not equal gender, and escaping the binary! Also, Hollie shares with us their most famous talk.
Carly & Callum are bringing you all a special present this week. They’re serving up a big bowl of film noir for your listening pleasure. It’s art, dear.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
The outlandish duet are in full swing, as they discuss the more important aspects of everyday life, including the end of the Bachelor, the movie Burlesque, one of those all important bizarre annual party rituals, and their aggressive exercise regime amongst many others!
Luke is joined by Meags, Archer and Viv to talk about all things SCARY AND HORRIBLE!! They discuss how horror has changed and evolved over a genre over the years and have a chat about how Virtual Reality is going to change the way horror games are played completely!
When Chris & Cam get a chance to speak with one of the original costume designers of the Cyberman for the final William Hartnell storyline of 1967, they were stoked! They have a wonderful conversation with Alexandra Tynan – and yes they were at their geekiest!
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]]>Megan from Trans*positions and Clayton chat to Jessica Walton and her Dad, Tina. The two discuss the upcoming picture fiction book, Introducing Teddy: A Story About Being Yourself, which features a transgender teddy bear.
Chris from C + C Drive Factory chats with Charlie Hobman about his radio play Struggles of My Fluidity, one of the winners of JOY’s Centre Stage Project. A positive perspective for younger listeners that it’s okay to be who you are and the struggles of the people who just don’t understand.
Dean Beck speaks with Kate power about her new book My Underpants RULE! which teaches children a golden rule to empower and protect them if they find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. After starting a family of her own, and after being a police officer for almost two decades, Kate felt compelled to take action to not only to protect her own children, but to empower all children to protect themselves from the perpetrators of child sexual abuse.
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]]>Lana spoke to Shaun Cole who is a fashion historian, curator and writer based at the London College of Fashion about why queer communities have had such close ties with fashion, how gender and sexuality has been inspiring and informing fashion, how androgyny is perceived and represented within the fashion world, and more!
Welsh author Sarah Waters was in town for the Melbourne Writer’s Festival, and took some time to chat with the team about lesbian protagonists, queer literary history, and her latest novel. Sarah has received international acclaim for her novels that include Tipping the Velvet, Fingersmith, and her most recent, The Paying Guests.
Stephanie chats with Ms Murphy on the Tuesday Afternoon Show about how her life has changed since appearing on The Voice in 2013, what she has learnt about the music industry, and her new album Dirty Soul including the recording process and her upcoming live shows.
Last week Fiona Patten MLA issued a private members bill in Victoria’s Legislative Assembly to create an exclusion zone of 150m around the East Melbourne Fertility Control clinic. Dean put together a background package on the clinic, the protesters, the legal action and the thoughts of Victoria’s Premier. Then Fiona joins him to discuss the latest developments.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
Enter the stage Jax and Greta, JOY 94.9’s new Monday Drive show crew – an outrageous duo set to discuss the more factual aspects of everyday life and then some!
To peel back the veil on gay life in Iran, we spoke with Hossein Alizadeh – Middle East and North Africa Program Coordinator for the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. The Commission has just released a collection of articles that offer innovative and provocative approaches to advance acceptance and improve understanding of the LGBT community in Iran.
The Purple Bombers are the LGBTI fan base of the Essendon Football Club. Their pre-match event held on Saturday 15 August 2015 at Etihad Stadium, marks the first officially sanctioned Pride Event to be conducted during the AFL Premiership Season. Dean Beck was there to capture this landmark occasion exclusively for JOY 94.9!
The guys talk about coming out – what happens when you’re coming out to your housemate? How do you approach it? What level of awkward is this going to be? And if the housemate in question is VERY straight..?
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]]>Dylan speaks with Samual James, one of the most fascinating DJs in the Australian music scene right now. Dylan addresses rumors about Samual James’s records while trying to have a voice – this chat is one for the ages.
At the conclusion of last weekend’s Equal Love Rally which saw 5000 people march through the streets of Melbourne in support of Marriage Equality, Dean Beck captured the speeches exclusively for JOY 94.9!
Sonja Hammer speaks exclusively to Gayby Baby’s director Maya Newell about the sudden and alarming banning of her Same Sex families documentary film called Gayby Baby from a planned screening at a NSW girls high school by the NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli.
On this weeks episode Peter brings you up-to-date with a new theme park concept based on the hugely popular movie series Star Wars, plus news on Prince, a new release expected from the U2 lads and Mel B gets vocal about the possibility of a 20 year Spice Girls reunion.
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]]>Patrick has a look back at the Australian chapter of the Daughters of Bilitis who later became the Australasian Lesbian Movement.
Pete presents an interview with A.J. Cahens who is a dad of two children and the birth parent of one of the children. A.J. gives us an insight into his own journey into trans-sexuality, showcased on ABC’s Australian Story.
In this episode of Stand Up Straight, Michelle chats with Clayton and Megan from Trans*positions, about picture books that embrace diversity.
Lana discusses with a diverse selection of guests the question “Is Drag Queer?”. What is drag? Can drag be political? What is the relationship between drag and feminism? And more!
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]]>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.
Kat and Fareen talk with Katie East about the female orgasm: the what, the where and the how.
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.
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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]]>Carly and Callum present their very own original erotic fiction in a creative and sensual face-off!
Zookeeper Kwai Chang-Kum talks about the African Serval, a medium sized, wild cat. Then the team discusses the rare discovery of a new mammal, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin, which also has an unique way of attacking prey!
Basia will be chatting to Ginni about the lesbian couple whose bondage session ended up in a fire station and some of Ginni’s own embarrassing moments.
Patrick profiles Val Eastwood, the incredible woman behind Val’s Coffee Lounge, a venue which for many years provided the Melbourne LGBTI underground with a safe haven and gathering place.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
The team talks with the former Victorian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, human rights advocate and lawyer, Moira Rayner, about the Rule of Law in Australia in the light of the concerted campaign by the Abbott Government against Human Rights Commission Prof. Gillian Triggs.
Sonja Hammer had in the studio two wonderful women Lana Woolf and Lauren Stardust talking about something they were both part of on Thursday 30 July, a panel discussion on Naming and Blaming and Social Media.
Sonja-The Squeamer-Hammer talks over the phone with Dr Liz Guiffre about her Covers and Collaborations discussion at the David Bowie Is Symposium which was held recently at ACMI.
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]]>Lana speaks sex, politics, identity, and so much more with arguably the most famous trans fellow in the world, Buck Angel! Buck conquered a lifetime of adversity to undergo his transformation and become the healthy, happy, self-confident man he is today.
This week on the show, it’s a jam-packed studio with Luke and Kev joined by Ronnie, Meags and Archer to talk about all things Crossover and take us through some of the most popular and most weird examples!
The team chat to Fiona from Prospective Lesbian Parents Victoria about the options and support that are available for same-sex attracted women who would like to start families.
Mark, Matt and Dene are joined by Mistress Bella and partner Paulus to bring up piercing and its effects.
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]]>The Black Arm Band is a Melbourne-based Indigenous performance company, which is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. General Manager, Anna Jacobs, jumped in the back seat with Michael and Fiona to talk about the organisation, especially as Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week.
Cristina and James talk about the biggest party fails, and the team talk about what shouldn’t happen in cars.
Taking a pet overseas requires careful planning, preparation and a specialised vet check. The Pets-A-Loud team talks about what you need to do when planning to move overseas with your faithful companion.
Raena, Mark and Michael looked at the British PM’s thoughts on banning strong encryption in the country, and news that the makers of RCS, the smartphone application designed to remotely turn on the phone’s microphone and collect other data which is used by many Governments around the world, were hacked.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
Macca and Josh (on the panel) are joined by Mayor ‘Dolly’ Doyle for this week’s flagship news and lifestyle show. Robert (Doyle) is asked about why the Liberals are not willing to have a Conscience Vote for the support of same-sex marriage.
Tim Peppard, Victorian Director of Australian Marriage Equality, joins in with Mark and Matt to pitch his vision for redefining the terms in marriage, to just ‘two people.’
This week James finds out how often a bath towel should be washed and wonders if everyone knew how often it should be. You might be surprised, we were!
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]]>The Generation Next! crew discuss the significance of Intersex Awareness Day, which falls on October 26 each year, and briefly explain what the day means and talk about the on-going struggles intersex individuals go through.
Stephanie and Clayton chat with Andrea about her story! The trio discuss her life and experiences as an intersex woman, including finding out that she was an intersex individual at age 30.
Dean is joined by a true pioneer within the LGBTI community; Tony Briffa, the former Mayor of the City of Hobson’s Bay. He talks frankly about his life growing up as Antoinette, why at 29yo he became Tony and how he happily identifies as both male and female.
Tal talks to Andy, the President of the Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group Australia (AISSGA), about a wide variety of issues including raising intersex children and inclusion in marriage equality for intersex individuals.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
Jenet and J-Jon, filling in for David and Sue, interview the amazing Leanne of Switchboard! Switchboard is a telephone counselling, referral and information service to the LGBTIQ community. They also discuss Switchboard’s newest initiative “Out and About” which provides social visits for our community elders.
Anthony, Carlos and Jack continue their spotlight on family violence with a discussion of violence in lesbian relationships and the types of support available to those affected in the community, including guest counsellor Mel Creek.
Macca and Pete are joined by Dale Harriman, mayor of the LaTrobe City Council, to reflect on some inflammatory comments made by a fellow councilor.
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]]>On the tech front, a specially crafted text message has been able to crash any iOS device. The bug, in a widely used Apple library, also affects OS X and the Apple watch. Terrifying!
With the recent fantastic result in Ireland of the referendum on same-sex marriage, the political debate in Australia is finally coming to a head. Andrew the Apprentice is joined by David and Mark to discuss Australian Marriage Equality and their marriage in San Francisco.
Special guest Dr Philomena Horsley joins Tex, Jack and Murray to discuss family violence in the LGBTIQ community. She takes us through what family violence actually consists of in real terms.
Kerrie Beitzel from Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Victoria (PFLAG) talks about her reaction to her son’s coming out and how she got involved in this wonderful organisation, what it’s about, where it’s going and how they need new support to keep it going.
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]]>Michael had a chat with Indigenous trans man Kai Clancy, ahead of being part of Brotherboys, the latest episode in Living Black’s documentary series. They chatted about being trans in an Aboriginal community and the challenges that young people face in this time of their lives.
Freelance writer and trans activist Eloise Brook joins Dean Beck on Word For Word. Next year the Australian Bureau of Statistics will undergo a national census and they are currently reviewing how they will categorise ‘sex’; Eloise talks about what this means exactly and why trans people needs to be included!
Emma and Patrick talk about Caitlyn Jenner and “passing privilege”; what it means, how much it matters and whether it’s actually any of our business.
Kylie discusses her experiences as the mother of a primary school aged transgender daughter, Bella. She tells the story of Bella’s coming out at age six and chats about her unwavering love and understanding for her little girl.
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]]>The team reflects on the life and death of Stella Young and pay tribute to her and her work in this intense episode which went to air just a few days after her passing on 6 December 2014.
News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex communities.
Zoe interviewed original team member Amy about resilience and ways to stay connected when dealing with tough times, how you can acknowledge your emotions and tips and tricks for making a hospital stay easier!
Jessie, Jack and Anthony are joined this week by Jane Green from Vixen Collective. They discuss the role of the collective in the community and chat about the sex worker industry, as well understanding sex workers from a legal and health perspective.
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]]>It was JOY’s 21st birthday on World AIDS Day 2014. Chris, Gordon and Phil interviewed John Oliver, member #1 and the founder of JOY and Philip Burt, JOY’s first Treasurer, about the genesis of everybody’s favourite radio station.
For 15 years, Addam Stobbs and Peter Fortey presented their famous program, Allegro Non Troppo. Addam Stobbs died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday 16 June 2010. Addam Stobbs’ commitment to community radio and passion for teaching was unparalleled; join Peter Fortey with two of Addam’s former students, Dean Beck and Sue Wilkinson, as they celebrate the life of a true community leader.
Anne Hamilton talks about her quintessential Aussie childhood, finding JOY 94.9 and the impact it had on her life. Anne was made a life member of JOY 94.9 in 2007.
And Andrea and Alice have a chat with John Oliver, founding member of JOY, about building community radio, making funny memories and what it means to all of us!
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]]>Gordon speaks with Brigadier David Allfrey, MBE, about the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They discuss when the Tattoo will come to Melbourne, the proud tradition of the event, and what the word “tattoo” actually means!
The fabulous Sarah joins Sammi in the studio to present their interview with the amazing Mary Lambert! They talk about her journey, her new album Heart on my Sleeve and even get a taste of it.
Moonee Valley Deputy Mayor Cam Nation dropped by the Brekkie Bears and talked to Big Bear Mark and Carly about Mooney Valley’s first big IDAHOBIT celebrations and upcoming LGBTI Action Plan!
Chris & Cam decided that it was time for the big family portrait. It’s been almost a year since #RosieDog came into their lives, turned life upside down, wrecked the house and became their number 1 priority! Ah children…
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]]>May is Masturbation Month, so Dean and James thought they’d explore all the ‘jerkings’ of this wondrous pleasure. The boys are joined by comedians Wes Snelling and Nath Valvo, as they too ponder on one of life’s greatest… pleasures.
Michelle and her co-host Clayton talk to film maker Suzi Taylor. Her film Love in Full Colour explores the experience of 12 youth as they prepared to be a part of the Same Sex Formal, run by Minus 18. The team also chatted to Steph and Madeleine, two of the stars of the film, who shared their experiences of being part of project.
Sonja speaks with director Judy Rymer about her documentary film I Will Not Be Silenced. This confronting but very important film is about Australian Charlotte Campbell Stephen, who was attacked and raped by a gang of men while living in Kenya in 2006.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex communities.
On the eve of the International Aids Candlelight Memorial, Jodie, Amy and Andrea speak to Max Niggl, Positive Speakers Bureau Coordinator about the journey of people living with HIV in Australia and how far we’ve come.
This year marks the centenary of women’s AFL football. Dougz and Mal chat with one of the Melbourne FC female stars Ellie Blackburn live in the studio about women’s footy and this year’s test series.
And a collection of vignettes in honour of the AIDS Candelight Memorial 2015.
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]]>News and Information for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Intersex communities.
Papa Mark and Curious Dene are joined by Kurt and Michelle from Trans*positions, to exchange ideas and etymology.
The ANZAC legend, they discussed World War I and what it meant to Australia at the time. Listen as they contextualize the Great War from a distance of 100 years.
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]]>Podcast by Michael P on 8 of January, this is a light hearted discussion as Simon and Michael were a little unsure what it would be like to live in a man’s pants with 20 inches. Does he take away from the rest of the male population?
From Lefty Pinkoes: OutBlack
Podcast by Lauren H, the Lefty Pinkoes crew are joined by OutBlack, the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQ, Sister Girls and Brother Boys group. This episode is about their presenting tinsel-tingled “I’m Dreaming of an OutBlack Christmas” party at the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood.
From Generation Next: Asexual Awareness Week
Generation Next is podcast by Stephen and hosted by Elanora and Madid.
The Gen Next Crew discuss the importance of Asexual Awareness, and provide a brief educational snippet on asexuality and the appropriate ways to conduct ourselves when finding out about some ones asexuality.
From Stripped Down: Kevin Newman the Dog Dancing Guy
JB and Kevin discuss the import roll that pets play in our lives. For many people the relationship with their pets is the most important aspect of their life: the unconditional love, their best buddy and loyal companion.
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]]>From The Wet Spot: Queer Comedy
Tess Waters is in the studio with her Womanz show on at Melbourne Fringe and the girls chat about growing up funny and queer.
From TRANS*positions: Dana & Erin share a little about their very special relationship
Kurt and Andrea discuss relationships in the company of two amazing guests, Dana and Erin. Erin is a cis gendered woman in a long term relationship with Dana, a transgender woman.
From Is Nothing Sacred: Gender Ambiguity
This week, Pat and James present an interview with Claudia Astorino, assistant director of Intersex International. Together with Steph, they discuss:
From Hide and Seek: Nude men in the studio
In a first for Hide & Seek, The Apprentice and James were joined by naked men in the studio. NudeManFest invites and challenges men of the modern world to live as men did ages ago. It invites men to strip off their clothing and to rediscover themselves, others and nature. Organisers Kevin and Laurence joined the guys to discuss social nudity and NudeManFest happening on Australia Day Weekend as part of Midsumma 2015.
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