Well, Well, Well

6 Apr 2023

Trans Visibility in the Arts with Mama Alto

Advocacy and Activism, Art, Health, Non binary, Trans & Gender Diverse

Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender transcendant diva.

She is a transgender and queer person of colour who works with the radical potential of storytelling, strength in softness and power in vulnerability.

Cal speaks with her about her upbringing, how her trans identity has informed her performance work, the Gender Euphoria journey and more.

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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6 May 2024

Positive Peers – Culture Language and HIV (Part 2)

HIV, MPOX

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Translating the Facts – Culture Language and HIV (Part 1)

HIV, MPOX

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29 Apr 2024

The Power of Peers – Lesbian Visibility Week

Peer Education Program, Women's Health

Continuing our Lesbian Visibility Week celebration - Rachel connects with Thorne Harbour Health's Peer Education and Outreach Health Educator, Rhian ...