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20 Oct 2022

Victorian Coroner’s Report: Suicide among LGBTIQ people

Advocacy and Activism, Community, Health, Legal, Mental Health, Policy

Cal and Jacinta speak to Victorian LGBTIQ+ Commissioner, Todd Fernando, and Switchboard CEO, Joe Ball, about  a new report on LGBTIQ+ suicide. The Coroner’s Court of Victoria released a report on suicide among LGBTIQ+ people on 14 October 2022. Todd and Joe discuss why this report is important, what’s included in it and why, and what work needs to be done to support our communities.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode does discuss suicide among LGBTIQ+ people and bereavement of suicide.

If any of the content in this podcast impacts you or is distressing, please get in touch with QLife or other support services included on JOY’s support page: joy.org.au/support/ 

QLife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527 – 3pm-midnight every day Web chat: qlife.org.au

 

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21 Nov 2024

Indie Porn – Revolution, Regulation, and Resistance

Education, Government & Organizations, Health, Legal, Policy, Research, Sex & Sexuality, Sex Work, Sexual Health

Jack and Rachel speak to Dr Zarha Stardust about her latest book, Indie Porn - Revolution, Regulation, and Resistance, which ...

14 Nov 2024

Style and Spirit Opening Night & Picnic in the Park

Advocacy and Activism, Art, Festival, Health, HIV, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), World AIDS Day

In early November, the Style and Spirit Exhibition was opened at the David Roche Gallery to explore the life and ...

1 Nov 2024

Flourish After 50 and World AIDS Day

Advocacy and Activism, Ageing, Community, Health, HIV, Men's Health, Sex & Sexuality, Sexual Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), Women's Health, Women's Health, World AIDS Day

Rachel and Joel chat with Sue West from Flourish After 50 about her upcoming workshops for LGBTIQ women and Cal ...