Well Well Well

6 Jul 2023

Alison Thorne – Community Living Legend

Advocacy and Activism, Community, Health, Thorne Harbour Health (VAC), VAC Legacy Series

Alison Thorne a longstanding socialist feminist and advocate for our LGBTIQ+ communities as well as half the namesake of Thorne Harbour Health.

We discuss with her the current landscape as a longstanding feminist around that class we’re seeing around trans-exclusionary radical feminism.

This episode is part of the Community Living Legends series, reflecting on community-driven action and looking to the future as Thorne Harbour Health celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2023.

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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