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The Informer Podcast 24 Sep 2020

Yuan — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:13:17 +0000

In recent years, HIV has become a growing concern in Indonesia, making it one of the countries with the highest cases in infection rates in Asia and the Pacific region. The Informer reporter Gavin Height speaks to Indonesian NGO caseworker Dr Sandeep Nanwani as to why this is and what the future holds for those infected, especially when it comes to treatment and the stigma behind the disease in a conservative Asian country.

The Informer reporter Beau Driscoll, and just.equal spokesperson Bryan Greg, talk about the Federal Government’s refusal to act on trans and intersex workplace discrimination and advocates finding new avenues such as turning to Labour and unions to help push the change.

With the upcoming election, many councils are participating in the Victorian Pride Lobby in pushing to make councils more LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive. To date, 251 Victorian Local Councils have taken the pledge, The Informer reporter Emily Johnson provides us with a summary.

As most things are migrating online due to the pandemic, so is Narcotics Anonymous, allowing progress in recovery without having to be face-to-face. Guest reporter Sophie Berril provides us with an insight on how these programs will operate digitally.

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The Informer Podcast 17 Sep 2020

Steve — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:48:19 +0000

On this week’s podcast, we speak to the Executive Director of Sudanese LGBT organisation Bedayaa, Noor Sultan, on the recent legal changes abolishing the death penalty for sodomy.

We also feature suburban art space in inner-city Brisbane called Side Gallery, where the owner and curator, Leesa Hickey, is passionate in supporting emerging LGBT artists. Lisa tells us how she’s found innovative ways to keep the business operating during Queensland’s lockdown in order to continue supporting the artists featured in her gallery.

And lastly, Amie Bishop from OutRight Action International, informs us on how the LGBTQIA+ community is finding ways to cope during COVID-19.

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ACON: 78% of gay men tested for HIV

Arion — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:20:01 +0000

ACON’s work to end HIV and AIDS in Australia has hit a huge milestone. In a new campaign, ACON is congratulating the community – about 78% of all gay men are being tested regularly in NSW and 98% of HIV+ people are on treatment. There’s work to be done still, but the results are promising. We spoke to Matthew Vaughn at ACON in Sydney about their work.

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Clearing out your unwanted paint

Arion — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 03:06:53 +0000

Paint is an environmental hazard that can do serious damage if it ends up in waterways or landfill.

Thankfully, there’s a way you can recycle your paint: Paintback, a not-for-profit organisation established in Australia in 2016, will take your unused paint and paint cans off your hands and recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.

To find out more, Arion Potts spoke with the Chief Executive of Paintback, Karen Gomez.

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JOY 94.9 signs deal to move to Pride Centre

Arion — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:58:48 +0000

JOY 94.9 is moving to the Victorian Pride Centre. JOY 94.9 CEO Ange Barry joins us to talk about what the move means for us and an update about the...

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What is JOY Nation? Ange Barry explains

Arion — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 06:00:40 +0000

JOY CEO Ange Barry joins Toby Halligan to talk about her new role, JOY Nation and her background. Ange talks about her time at the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, her business background and life in general.

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Sydney Anglican archbishop tells same sex marriage supporters to “please leave”

Arion — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:53:58 +0000

In an extraordinary statement this week, the Sydney Anglican Archbishop released a statement urging supporters of same sex marriage to leave the church. This statement startled many, including Father Rod...

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A queer voice on the other end of the phone

Arion — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:01:06 +0000

Sometimes people just want to sit in silence. Sometimes they sing a song. There are many reasons for calling Switchboard Victoria’s QLife service. The Switchboard CEO Joe Ball talks to us about who calls the service and why. We also talk about how to support ourselves and each other in the religious speech debate.

QLife is available 3pm to midnight Melbourne time. It’s on 1800 184 527 and at qlife.org.au

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Bottoming out at the Pride Centre

Arion — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 01:48:00 +0000

Construction of the Victorian Pride Centre is well under way. Informer Associate Producer Arion Potts travelled over to Fitzroy St, St Kilda to speak to Stuart Kollmorgen about the developments.

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Matthew Mitcham: extended interview

Arion — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 01:43:34 +0000

In an extended interview, Matthew Mitcham speaks with Nick Hynes about the ANZ Mardi Gras Grants program. The grants are for up to $10,000 and are open now. Find out more in this episode.

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