Simone-Lisa is a parent of an intersex son.  She is the Tasmanian Peer Support, and Australian Parent Representative for Intersex Peer Support.  Simone-Lisa Anderson is a tireless advocate working with the Tasmanian and Australian State Governments to improve lives of intersex Australians.  Further, she is the creator and project officer of Better Lives.  Better Lives is an intersex project operated by Working it Out:  Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex education advocacy and support service.

Learn more about Intersex as we explore Simone-Lisa’s challenges raising her intersex son.  Hear about her experiences that fuel her commitment to changing Government, health and education policies.  Also hear about the positive outcomes of the Better Lives Project, which Simone-Lisa delivers across Tasmania.

Definitely a program full of information, challenges and experiences of one very dedicated person.  Tune in, listen, learn and enjoy!

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For more information visit  https://www.ihra.org.au/category/parenting/intersex human rights Australia

 https://www.pli.education.tas.gov.au

 https://www.examiner.com.au

LinkedIn:  Simone-Lisa Anderson

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Paul also is in Canberra attending the 12th Annual Health in Difference conference, and joins the program remotely. So grab a glass of milk and a couple of bikkies, and tune into JOY 94.9 at 7pm  for a truly exciting The I in Us episode.

Tonight’s show focuses on the importance of Lived Experience -What we ALL Bring to the table.   Special guest, the wonderful Cody Smith, has been involved in Intersex Advocacy for ten years and has played an important role in the recently passed ACT Protection of Intersex Children legislation.

Learn about Intersex advocacy, how to properly and respectively approach the topic of Intersex and how the Intersex flag is viewed.  Hear about the “Rainbow Tick” and the “Yellow Tick”.  Do school-based inclusion and diversity training programs cover the Intersex Community well?  Also learn more about the Darlington Human Rights Conference which started in 2017.

Most definitely a fun, uplifting and informative show about the Intersex Community, by the Intersex Community, for all of us.

For support visit    https://www.joy.org.au/support

Recommend visit   https://www.shfpact.org.au

 https://www.ihra.org.au

 https://www.joy.org.au/foronenightonly

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Cody Smith from Canberra, was our amazing special guest on The I In Us on Wednesday April 10, 2024
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Leo now studies Cookery at William Angliss Institute: Hospitality.  Further, not only does studying  expand on an already profound interest in cooking, it has also provided Leo with a sense of belonging.  He has come upon a supportive environment:  “I think I’m finding a lot of my people there”. (Leo on The I in Us part 4, 3rd April, 2024)

Tune in to today’s awe-inspiring episodes of The I in Us and learn all about Leo’s remarkable life with Klinefelter syndrome, an intersex variant.

For more information, visit  https://www.angliss.edu.au

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Suzanne, Rick and Leo were guests of The I In Us on Wednesday April 3, 2024
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Life “felt very normal to me when I was growing up.”(Leo on The I in Us, part 3, 3rd April 2024).  Leo did not know about his intersex variation, Klinefelter syndrome, until he was ten years of age.  In this episode Leo speaks about his relationship with his sister and partner, and with his brother.  Were these relationships positive and happy for Leo?  Did Leo experience any difficulty with relationships within the family unit?  Leo and his parents chat about these relationships during this episode.

Also in this episode,  the team chat about Leo’s education, particularly through high school.   Leo also embarked upon some Arrowsmith cognitive exercises.  Find out how these exercises assisted Leo.  He progressed through high school without the need for a special curriculum.

Learn about Leo’s various hobbies.  What does he enjoy?

This segment of today’s The I in Us delves into Leo’s education and hobbies.  It certainly is a definite must hear.

For more information, visit   https://www.soniclearning.com.au

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Suzanne, Rick and Leo were guests of The I In Us on Wednesday April 3, 2024
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Hear more details as to why Suzannah and Rik pursued a proper analysis for Leo’s various issues and challenges.  Learn about Leo’s schooling.   Can cognitive and physical challenges be directly attributable to having an intersex variation, such as Klinefelter syndrome?  Is there a likelihood of neurodiversity associated with Klinefelter syndrome?  Is intersex variation a spectrum?  How much does Leo remember about when his intersex variation was detected?  How does Leo get along with siblings?   Listening to this absorbing episode will reveal the answers to these interesting questions.

For Suzannah and Rik, a professional medical analysis was a huge relief after some seven years of utter confusion, brought on by so many different issues and challenges.

For support visit    https://www.joy.org.au/support

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Suzanne, Rick and Leo were guests of The I In Us on Wednesday April 3, 2024
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