Well Well Well

29 Jun 2023

Shane Sturgiss and BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation

Advocacy and Activism, Community, Health, NAIDOC, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC)

Shane Sturgiss from the BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation joins us to talk about his upbringing, identity, and his interest in counselling and community services.

We also discuss BlaQ’s training, case management, and the importance of culture for wellbeing for rainbow mob.

Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ 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

Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

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