Well Well Well

4 Mar 2021

Women in Leadership

Women's Health, Women's Health

In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, Rachel and Cal talk to a group of LGBTIQ women in positions of leadership in our LGBTIQ communities.

Michelle “Mama Mish” Sheppard joins the show to talk about issues faced by trans women in leadership positions as well as the upcoming GLOBE event on 25 March 2021 Focus on Women: Queer Women in Leadership

Then Nevena Spirovska joins the show to talk about her experiences of advocated for the disadvantaged when walking the halls of power including Victorian Parliament and even the United Nations.

Paghona “Peggy” Kerdo joins the show to share her personal story – from coming out to leading her own law firm and advocating for social justice.

Finally, Thorne Harbour’s President Janet Jukes is joined by longstanding mental health leader Bronwyn Lawman as they discuss the challenges faces by women in leadership and how our communities are faring.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:34 — 68.1MB) | Embed

Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Deezer | RSS

17 Dec 2025

Activism and the Early HIV/AIDS Response with Ian Hunter MLC

Advocacy and Activism, Community, HIV, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Cal talks with South Australian Legislative Council Member Ian Hunter about the murder of George Duncan that ignited South Australia’s push ...

10 Dec 2025

Mainstream services supporting queer clients – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 5

Advocacy and Activism, Family Violence, Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

In the final episode of our 16 Days of Activism series, we're turning to the health and support systems themselves. We ...

10 Dec 2025

Supporting those who use harm to change – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 4

Advocacy and Activism, Family Violence, Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Ending intimate partner and gender violence means supporting those who use harm to change. In this episode we explore what that ...