Stand Up Straight

5 Mar 2015

Melissa and Sammy: Melbourne’s Own TransParent Story

Allies, Parenting, Relationships, Transgender

It seems to be rare that we have the opportunity to speak with the children of transgender parents. They have a perspective we must listen to closely, if we are to increase our understanding of the trans community and their families.

Courage, honest and resilience are just some of the words to describe my young guest Melissa, who was joined in the studio by her proud parent Sammy. We learnt about an inspiring journey through the voice of a young, powerful and very well spoken woman.

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10 Oct 2018

Pete Thunder with Michelle – final Stand Up Straight show

Allies, Depression, Health, Interview, Relationships, Society & Culture, Youth

Regular Pete Thunder shares his story with Michelle in this podcast of the final Stand Up Straight show on JOY ...

8 Oct 2018

Join Michelle and Miranda on International Women’s Day

Allies, Education, Health, History, Politics, Society & Culture

It's International Women's Day!! Join Michelle and Miranda to chat about empowerment, influential women past and present, overcoming misogyny,  the ...

7 Oct 2018

Dean Arcuri, Marisa Cesario, Jimmy Twin chat with Michelle about Midsumma 2018

History, Interview, Midsumma, Society & Culture, Theatre

Did you miss Midsumma 2018 ? Catch up with all the fun as Michelle talks with guests Dean Arcuri, Jimmy ...