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30 Sep 2022

The Normal Heart

Advocacy and Activism, Art, Health, HIV, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

A thrilling tale of family, friendship, love and betrayal, The Normal Heart documents Larry Kramer’s activism on the frontline of the AIDS crisis.

State Theatre Company South Australia Artistic Director Mitchell Butel stars in the pivotal role of Ned.

Jack is joined by Mitchell this episode to discuss the impact the play will have on audiences of different backgrounds and ages, and more.

Buy tickets to The Normal Heart running until October 15th on the State Theatre Company South Australia website.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on HIV, COVID-19 and queer health & wellbeing.

If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

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4 Dec 2025

Mob+ – Support for First Nations communities living with HIV

Advocacy and Activism, Community, Health, HIV, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), World AIDS Day

We're joined by Bruce Fitzgerald, a proud member of Mob+, a unique group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ...

26 Nov 2025

Unseen Abuse, Coercive Control, and more

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

Continuing our 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence series, we're discussing Unseen Abuse. Joel is joined again by Vincent and ...

25 Nov 2025

What is Family of Origin Violence?

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

What is Family of Origin Violence and how does it affect our LGBTQIA+ communities? Joel speaks with Gus and Vincent from ...