The Open Table

1 May 2025

Episode 12- Season 2 with James Parr

Fashion & Beauty, politics, Sexuality, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

Triumph, Identity & Advocacy is this episodes theme on The Open Table, we’re honored to sit down with James Parr – triathlete, model, disability advocate, cancer survivor, and proud Wiradjuri man.

In this powerful and personal conversation, James shares his story of navigating a life-changing cancer diagnosis, and adapting to life with a disability. We also explore his role in the @pushforbetter campaign, and how he continues to break boundaries in sport, fashion, and advocacy.

Whether you’re here for LGBTQIA+ stories, First Nations voices, or inspiring journeys of resilience, this one’s not to be missed.

Check out https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/

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Episode 6 – Season 4 – Azzad Azman (Film Maker, Film and Oscar Buff)

Arts, Sexuality, TV & Film

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Personal Journals, Sexuality

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Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

Education, Government & Organisations, Health, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Politics, Sexuality

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading ...