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The Informer Podcast 29 October 2020

Steve — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:45:45 +0000

On the 21st of October, the NSW Parliament unanimously passed a motion in support of trans people, put together by Independent member of Sydney Alex Greenwich. This motion is to provide more support services for the trans community as well as support on trans’ issues.

Keep up to date with us as the US election is only six days away, Emily Johnson provides us with a breakdown of everything you need to know with one of the most intense second debates in American history.

Beau Driscoll brings us a report on trans and diverse mental health issues and speaks to members of the trans community about their experience being a trans person during the pandemic. For trans support services go to Trans Pride Australia.

Elderly LGBT people are one of the most vulnerable communities especially during the pandemic who experience isolation and loneliness. Switchboard Australia has been working for half a decade to address this issue with its program Out and About.

Switchboard Australia CEO Joe Ball tells us more about this program and why it matters.

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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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The wild world of spyware, phones and family violence

Arion — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:21:12 +0000

We took a hacked phone for a week – and were shocked at what we found out. It’s part of the bigger trend around using mobile phones to perpetuate family violence and harrass people. Not only is it easy to do, it’s hard to find out if you’re being targeted. We spoke to a IT security analyst, family violence workers, government specialists and lawyers about what’s going on. And how you can fight back if you’re a target.

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Vincentcare’s Rainbow Tick and a new approach to homelessness

Arion — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:05:07 +0000

Vincentcare recently obtained a Rainbow Tick accreditation while also opening new Ozanam House, crisis and housing for people experiencing homelessness. We spoke with Jack Tomlins from Vincent Care and Damian,...

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What’s driving the increase of LGBTIQ people accessing mental health services?

Arion — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:12:16 +0000

The recent Queerspace survey from Drummond Street Services looks at what’s driving an increase of LGBTIQ people accessing mental health services. Karen Field, Drummond Street CEO, joins us to share...

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What do young and queer people want?

Arion — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:09:26 +0000

Minus 18 have just released a report of their consultations with more than 100 LGBTIQ youth who answered what they wanted for their future, for themselves, their communities and their society.

Micah Scott, CEO of Minus 18, joined us to discuss the findings.

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Family violence – an update on recent challenges some victims have faced

Arion — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:27:10 +0000

A new report on the legal challenges faced by victims of domestic violence has just been released. Toby Halligan caught up with Christine Coumarelos, Senior Principal Researcher at the Law...

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Full interview with Cason Crane

Arion — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:30:12 +0000

Mountaineer and LGBTIQ pioneer Cason Crane joins Toby to talk about the situation on Everest, what motivated him to climb the seven highest peaks on each continent and why he...

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Good news from Brunei, helping LGBTIQ+ kids with cancer, and why doesn’t homophobia get you dumped as a candidate?

Toby — Sun, 12 May 2019 10:09:29 +0000

There’s good news from Brunei, as the death penalty is now off the cards. We learn from the Guardian’s Paul Karp why homophobia isn’t enough to get candidates at the...

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Poppers, election candidates drop like flies, and Caster Semenya

Toby — Tue, 07 May 2019 12:49:52 +0000

We speak to Simon Ruth of Thorneharbor Health about the potential poppers ban. Why are Federal election candidates are dropping out at a remarkable rate? And after she lost her...

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