Well, Well, Well

Diverse City and Delsi Cat

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:05 +0000

We revisit interviews recorded in light of FEAST and GEAR’d in Adelaide with Delsi Cat and Diverse City.

Delsi is the founder of Unicorns which started as a warehouse party and now encompasses larger music and arts events across Sydney and Melbourne

Diverse City is a performance and community event space in Adelaide for people of all backgrounds and ages that opened a community library.

Read more about the LGBTIQ+ community library here.

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.

Bi for over 46 years with Robyn Ochs

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:00:59 +0000

Cal speaks with Robyn Ochs at Better Together Conference 2023 in Adelaide.

Robyn speaks about coming out without much knowledge of the Bi+ community, what the plus means in Bi+, navigating Bi visibility, horizontal hostility, 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.

Being a better Bi+ ally with By the Bi

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:15 +0000

Jack and Cal chat with Bradford and Angela from By the Bi in light of Bisexuality Health Awareness Week.

We discuss why they started the podcast, how their experience within the Bi+ community has changed over the years, and how Bi+ allies can better support the community.

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.

Queering Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:00:05 +0000

Jacinta and Michael chat with Mon Ince (they/them), a local queer and genderqueer young person living with multiple disabilities including endometriosis and adenomyosis. They passionately use their lived experience to lead them as a LGBTIQA+, youth and disability advocate, researcher, peer worker and artist.

Mon discusses the importance of gender affirming care when navigating conditions that are typically seen as impacting only women. We break down myths about endometriosis and adenomyosis, and share some tips in seeking a diagnosis or managing these conditions for our community.

March is Enodmetriosis Awareness Month.

For more information, you can see:

About Endometriosis – Nancy’s Nook

About extrapelvic endo (endo occurring in other organs) – Extrapelvic Not Rare

Hashtags to connect with endo community online: #endowarrior #endohasnogender #endoaustralia

Facebook groups:

Gender inclusive group – Inclusive Support For Endo And Other Pelvic Pain Conditions Australia

Extrapelvic endo group – ExtrapelvicNotRare Endometriosis Education and Discussion Group

Adeno group – Adenomyosis Support Group Australia & New Zealand

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Everyday People

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:49:48 +0000

Everyday People is a new project exploring the lives of multicultural LGBTIQ+ people, and breaking down the stigma associated with mental health by sharing personal stories. First, we chat with Tony Bretton – cofounder of Pacifique X and panelist from the recent No Pride In Racism forum to discuss the importance of personal stories to our wellbeing. Later, Jacinta chats with Michael about the Everyday People project which is currently recruiting participants, the community advisory group, and also for community language checkers.

Find out more about Multicultural Health at Thorne Harbour: https://thorneharbour.org/services/multicultural-health/

To participate in the Everyday People Project, register here: https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/XHy1NlSz

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Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack

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Women in Leadership – Fiona Patten and Rachel Payne MP

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:30:22 +0000

Rachel and Jacinta speak to two legends in Victorian politics in the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March – former MP and leader of the Reason Party (formerly known as Sex Party), Fiona Patten, and newly elected MP representing the Legalise Cannabis Party, Rachel Payne.

Rachel Payne is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the South-Eastern Metropolitan area since November 2022 and a member of Legalise Cannabis Victoria.

Fiona Patten was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council between 2014 and 2022, representing the Northern Metropolitan Region until she lost her seat at the last state election in 2022. She recently received an honourable mentioned by the McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee, an independent, non-partisan award that acknowledges outstanding political leadership across the political spectrum.

Rachel and Fiona, who have worked together for a number of years, discuss their experiences as women in leadership positions, in the Parliament of Victoria, and what they hope to see in the future.

For more information about this episode, please see:

Rachel Payne MP’s inaugural speech to the Legislative Council of Victoria in February 2023

Rachel Payne website

Fiona Patten website

Raising awareness of multicultural mental health

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:00:36 +0000

Cal speaks with Emily Unity about their Better Together presentation, ‘How do we add more (People of) Colour to the Rainbow?’

Emily explores their project Multicultural Minds and how to diversify discussions relating to LGBTIQA+ mental health to take intersectional identities into account.

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

Lean on Me from ARCSHS

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:00:25 +0000

Cal speaks with Shane Worrell from La Trobe University’s Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society about their Better Together presentation, ‘Supporting LGBTQ peers with their mental health: benefits and challenges.’

Shane’s presentation explores the benefits and challenges of being there for a fellow community member from the Lean on Me report.

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

Helping our communities with UX design

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:00:20 +0000

Cal speaks with Elisabeth Hansen at the Better Together conference about their talk, What Tech & Queer Advocacy Can Learn From Each Other.’

Elisabeth’s talk explores how UX design frameworks in the tech world can be utilised in grassroots community building, education, and advocacy initiatives in the queer world.

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

Lesbian Post Menopausal Sex and Better Together

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:24 +0000

Better Together is Australia’s National LGBTIQ+ Conference exploring the issues facing our communities and bringing organisations together to build a better world.

Jack and Cal discuss what was at the event, and we speak with Peggy Kerdo about their presentation, ‘Lesbian Post Menopausal sex: endings and beginnings.’

Peggy’s presentation explores ideas of patriarchal gaze, lesbian bed death, and companionship.

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

Eurovision Song Contest Trivia

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:06:55 +0000

Chiron from Thorne Harbour Health's Events team joins Michael to talk about the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest Trivia We also discuss LGBTIQ+ people's connection with Eurovision, and how to get amongst the action happening at Collingwood Town Hall on Friday 5 May. Find events happening at Thorne Harbour: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/calendar-events/ Find Thorne Harbour at Chillout Festival 2023: https://chilloutfestival.com.au/chillout-festival-2023-program

LGBTI Q Time

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:05:32 +0000

We speak with Zara Jones, Community Development Worker at Thorne Harbour Country. Zara shares with us about the new project LGBTI Q-Time, a partnership between the team at Thorne Harbour Country and Bendigo Library providing a safe space at a public location encouraging people to drop in and learn more about the LGBTQI+ community, become better allies and ask questions they don’t feel comfortable asking in other spaces. LGBTI Q Time at Bendigo Library from 10AM-12PM on the first Monday of every month at 259 Hargreaves Street in Bendigo. Thorne Harbour Country hosts a monthly inclusive morning tea on the first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm - find out more via Thorne Harbour Country on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

Forcibly Displaced LGBTIQ+ People

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:00:50 +0000

This week Co-founder and Chair of the Forcibly Displaced People Network, Renee Dixson, returns to the show to talk with Cal about the experiences of LGBTIQ+ forcibly displaced people and the upcoming Queer Displacements conference happening in Canberra and Sydney. For more information about the Forcibly Displaced People Network, head to: fdpn.org.au. There you can find more information about the 2023 Queer Displacements Conference – the second Asia-Pacific conference to cover LGBTIQ+ asylum and migration, happening on 15-16 February 2023 at Australian National University in Canberra and 22-23 February 2023 at Western Sydney University (Parramatta campus)in the lead up to WorldPride.

New book from HIV community advocate Greg Kelly

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:01:16 +0000

Longstanding advocate for people living with HIV (PLHIV) Greg Kelly joins Cal Hawk to discuss his new book "Start With Your Own Onion". The self-published autobiography weaves over 100 recipes into Greg's life story. During the show, Greg discusses the driving force behind his book, his diagnosis with HIV over 30 years ago, and how food can be a remarkable vehicle for human connection. The Melbourne book launch of "Start With Your Own Onion" kicks off at 2PM at Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre at 51 Commercial Road on Saturday 11 February.

Cervical Screening – Self Collection

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:00:15 +0000

Jacinta and Rachel chat to Gabe Curtis, a nurse at Equinox, the peer led trans, gender diverse and nonbinary (TGDNB) health service operated by Thorne Harbour Health. Gabe explains the newest method of cervical screening which is self collection, and also discusses the importance of informed consent and trauma-informed practice for all cervical screenings and health care in general. Cervical screening is an important screening test for cancer for all people with a cervix. For more information about cervical screening, Cancer Council Victoria have an information page for LGBTIQ people here. 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

Prostate Pride – Cancer Peer Support

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:51 +0000

Jacinta and Rachel speak to John and Bryan from Prostate Pride, a peer support group in Melbourne for LGBTIQA+ people who have experienced/are experiencing prostate cancer. John and Bryan share their stories with prostate cancer, and how treatments can have complicated impacts on sexuality, body image, work and more. We also discuss what tests to ask for at the doctor and the importance of testing for indicators of prostate disease, and the lack of testing guidelines for prostate cancer. The Prostate Pride group meets monthly in Abbotsford Email: prostatepride@gmail.com Phone: 0412 106 441; 0422 566 862 The Prostate Pride group is recognised by the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia (PCFA). PCFA have more resources and information on their website, at www.pcfa.org.au The Australian Prostate Centre has information and referrals, at www.australianprostatecentre.org.au 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

No Pride In Racism – Midsumma Showcase Part 4

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:25:24 +0000

At No Pride In Racism LGBTIQA+ community leaders share their thoughts and perspectives on sexualised racism in the community. From fighting stigmatising language on apps and online dating spaces, to responding to micro-aggressions, and fetishisation of racial identities. We are joined by Samuel Gaskin - advocate, performer, and change agent who will be helping our panel navigate the landscape of racism in our community. This panel will share experiences of queer people of colour, culture, and faith. This event is open to people of all racial and cultural backgrounds. Date: Tuesday 7 February, 2023 Time: 6.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Address: Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Register to attend Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

Wise Words – Midsumma Showcase Part 3

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:01:08 +0000

Thorne Harbour Health is once again presenting Wise Words - A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling, featuring some of Australia’s most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ writers, performers and activists talking about their experiences at queer women (trans and non-binary inclusive). Archer Magazine's Amy Middleton joins the program to discuss her formative years developing a passion for storytelling, ferret advocacy through journalism, and what we can expect at Wise Words on Thursday February 9 during Midsumma. Date: Thursday 9 February, 2023 Time: 6.00p.m. – 7.30p.m. Address: Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Register to attend Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

Rainbow Tree – Midsumma Showcase Part 2

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:01:17 +0000

What happens when you invite seven children from Rainbow Families to create a show? You end up with a disco koala, a wildebeest, a farting unicorn and a fairy that can freeze tickle monsters all co-habiting in a very tall, yet tiny Rainbow Tree. Michael and Rachel chat with Sarah, who listeners may know as their alter ego Yana Alana. Sarah shares with us about this playful, imaginative and interactive comedy show of live original songs produced with show partner Bec from Fat Fruit. Find out more about Rainbow Fruit on the Midsumma website https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/the-rainbow-tree-by-fat-fruit-melbourne/ MARCH WITH US AT THE 2023 PRIDE MARCH IN OUR 40th YEAR! Thorne Harbour Health is turning 40 years young and we are kicking things off with our biggest pride march EVER! With the theme, WE ARE FAMILY, Thorne Harbour Health invites you, your family and friends to march with us and show your PRIDE! We will be debuting the biggest pride flag ever seen this side of the hemisphere, spanning a whopping thirty plus metres to marchthrough the streets of Melbourne! Along with other special bits and pieces, this will be our most spectacular pride entry ever to be seen and we would love you to join us! Everyone that marches with us will be provided with a Thorne Harbour Health commemorative 40th anniversary t-shirt, a commemorative pin and be treated to a special fully catered picnic in Catani Gardens. We have lots of special things planned for this history making march, so stay tuned and register now! REGISTER TO MARCH WITH US https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/MP7CZgTv

Surveying Our Community – Midsumma Showcase Part 1

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:01:37 +0000

Michael and Rachel welcome back in incomparable Tex McKenzie to the show! After being sorely missed as a regular feature of the Well Well Well team, and the Thorne Harbour Health team more broadly - Tex is back for a limited time only to help us navigate the Gay Community Periodic Survey(and also the Women's Survey) which are both back for a Midsumma season to help us better understand the health and wellbeing of our community. We discuss who the survey is for, and who it serves - and changes that help us navigate emerging issues like COVID and MPOX. MARCH WITH US AT THE 2023 PRIDE MARCH IN OUR 40th YEAR! Thorne Harbour Health is turning 40 years young and we are kicking things off with our biggest pride march EVER! With the theme, WE ARE FAMILY, Thorne Harbour Health invites you, your family and friends to march with us and show your PRIDE! We will be debuting the biggest pride flag ever seen this side of the hemisphere, spanning a whopping thirty plus metres to marchthrough the streets of Melbourne! Along with other special bits and pieces, this will be our most spectacular pride entry ever to be seen and we would love you to join us! Everyone that marches with us will be provided with a Thorne Harbour Health commemorative 40th anniversary t-shirt, a commemorative pin and be treated to a special fully catered picnic in Catani Gardens. We have lots of special things planned for this history making march, so stay tuned and register now! REGISTER TO MARCH WITH US https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/MP7CZgTv

My Lover Cindy and Picnic in the Park

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:08 +0000

We speak with Kate and Rachel about their queer, inclusive venue in Adelaide, My Lover Cindy. We also head to Picnic in the Park to hear about the community's highlights of Adelaide's Queer Arts and Culture Festival FEAST, and how they stayed connected through Adelaide's lockdowns. 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

Intro to Kink at GEAR’D Adelaide

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:06 +0000

We head to Kink and Fetish festival GEAR'D Adelaide to hear about why people get into kink, where it came from, how the local community get together and more. 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

2022 Reflections

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:00:55 +0000

Cal, Rachel, Michael, Jacinta and Jack reflect on some of the topics we've covered on the show in 2022, including: TGD Cancer Care with Dr Lucille Kerr Women’s Health Week 2022 GenSHED – Trans Awareness Week National Volunteers Week at Thorne Harbour Health Online Monkeypox Forum with Dr Vincent Cornelisse 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

LGBTIQ+ Holiday Health

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:33:36 +0000

With the holiday season underway, Cal is joined by Jake Peterson from Thorne Harbour Health's Counselling Service and Venetia Brissenden from The Cottage - Thorne Harbour's Alcohol and Other Drug Service based in South Australia. Jake and Venetia chat through some of the challenges faced by our LGBTIQ+ communities during the holiday season and strategies that people can use look after themselves. While many services for our LGBTIQ+ communities may be limited over the holidays, Q Life, Rainbow Door, and Lifeline will be operating. You can find additional services at: joy.org.au/support/ If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Gay Saunas: Bay City Sauna and Pulteney 431

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:00:53 +0000

Jacinta, Michael, and Jack bring us two interviews on Gay Saunas. We speak with Bay City Sauna, which is one of the longest running Gay Saunas in Australia. We also hear from Pulteney 431 about the history of the venue and how it fits into the South Australian context. 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

LGBTQIA+ Disability Research and Analysis

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:00:39 +0000

This episode we are joined by Margherita Coppolino, a well-known community advocate for LGBTIQ+ people with disabilities, and Associate Professor Adam Bourne from the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society to discuss the new report released last week, titled "Violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of LGBTQ+ people with disability: a secondary analysis of data from two national surveys." This is an important analysis of findings regarding respondents who reported having a disability or a long-term health condition from two national LGBTIQ surveys. Resources Adam and Margherita will be taking us through the report and some key reflections on the findings. Writing Themselves In 4 https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/work/writing-themselves-in-4 Private Lives 3 https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/work/private-lives-3 Support Rainbow Door https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ QLife https://www.qlife.org.au/ JOY Support resources joy.org.au/support Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

Queering ADHD

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:59:12 +0000

Jacinta and Michael chat to Danielle Melia, a holistic psychologist with a special interest in ADHD, who is an ADHD'er herself. Danielle works at the intersection of neurodiversity and gender and sexual diversity. We discuss the prevalence of neurodiversity amongst queer communities, and resources to support people with ADHD and their friends and family. @advancedbehaviouralwellness Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

World AIDS Day 2022 with David Menadue

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:39 +0000

World AIDS Day is on every year on 1 December. Longstanding advocate for people living with HIV and living legend David Menadue joins Cal and Rachel in the studio to talk about growing up gay in rural Victoria, being diagnosed with HIV in the early 1980s, and his baptism of fire into HIV and AIDS advocacy as he come out as HIV positive in the public eye at a time when HIV and AIDS hysteria were at their highest.

HIV and drug use research – Dr Thomas Norman

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:00:31 +0000

Rachel and Jacinta speak to Dr Thomas Norman from the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society about his research recent presentation about HIV and injecting drug use at the Australian Scientific Alcohol and Drug Conference in October 2022. Thomas Norman is a Postdoctoral Researcher at La Trobe University's ARCSHS, specialising in public health. With research interests in sexual health, substance use and health promotion, he is currently working alongside community partners on the HIV Futures project — a longstanding study funded by the Department of Health investigating health and wellbeing among people living with HIV across Australia. For more information about Dr Thomas Norman's research and other information about ARCSHS, head to www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

Clearing Space for Healthier Relationships

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:01:03 +0000

In acknowledgment of 16 Days of Activism Michael and Jacinta speak with Clear Space Project Coordinator Vincent Silk about the men’s behaviour change program. We discuss tools and supports for gay, bi, trans and queer men who are looking to address their use of violence in their relationships. Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples

GenSHED – Trans Awareness Week

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:00:12 +0000

As part of Trans Awareness Week Well Well Well is joined by Beren Niemann, the founder of GenSHED, a peer-led initiative supporting transgender wellbeing in the Victorian Public Sector. Work in the public sector? Check out GenSHED on the Innovation Network www.vic.gov.au/vps-pride-network Trans Awareness Week is held from November 13th - 19th in the week leading up to Trans Day of Remembrance to help raise awareness of trans and gender diverse people, the issues facing our communities, and the ways people can get involved as allies to improve lives and create a more fair and equal world for everyone. Trans Awareness Week https://tdor.org.au/ Trans Day of Rememberance Vigil 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil-tickets-441514761537 Artwork for this week's episode courtesy of The Gender Spectrum

TGD Priorities (Victorian Election Series – Part 3)

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:30:12 +0000

During Trans Awareness Week, Michael and Jacinta are joined by Transgender Victoria's Michelle McNamara to discuss priorities for trans and gender diverse communities ahead of the Victorian State Election, Saturday 26 November. LGBTIQA+ Priorities - What Your Government Can Do Produced in partnership by Thorne Harbour Health, Equality Australia, Transgender Victoria, Intersex Human Rights Australia, Victorian Pride Lobby, Switchboard, and Melbourne Bisexual Network https://cdn.thorneharbour.org/media/documents/LGBTIQ_Priorities_2022.pdf An Evening with Trans Elders Victoria Trans Sisters United presents An Evening with Trans Elders Victoria (partnership with TGV) @ POME, 267 Swan Street, Richmond Friday 18 November 5pm - 10pm https://www.trybooking.com/CEAQW Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil Sunday 20 November 5pm - 7:30pm TGV’s Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil with Yarra Libraries @ North Fitzroy Library (Bargoonga Nganjin), 182-186 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trans-day-of-remembrance-vigil-tickets-441514761537 https://www.facebook.com/events/828081848312774 Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance https://tdor.org.au/

LGBTIQ+ Priorities (Victorian Election Series – Part 2)

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:00:53 +0000

Jack and Cal speak with Ghassan Kassisieh from Equality Australia about LGBTIQ+ Priorities leading up to the Victorian Election. We discuss religious discrimination, priority documents and the actions political parties and ultimately the next government can take for LGBTIQ+ communities. 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

T Generation Gyms and The Trans Take Over

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:00:51 +0000

Jack speaks with Sam Dengate about T Generation Gyms and The Trans Take Over. Trans and gender-diverse people have been gatekept from showcasing their strength, resilience, and power in the sporting world. T Gen Gyms were created to change that narrative, especially after the recent rulings in the elite sporting world. The Trans Take Over being held at The Strength Fortress Maidstone is open to 30 competitors, with priority given to Transgender & Non-binary lifters first! Find out more about The Trans Take Over here. 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

HIV Priorities Document (Victorian Election Series – Part 1)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:00:02 +0000

On Saturday, 26 November 2022 Victoria will vote in a new state government. Here on Well Well Well we are delving into some of the priorities and issues impacting the health and wellbeing of our LGBTIQ+ and People Living with HIV communities before we vote. Well Well Well is joined by Richard Keane, Living Positive Victoria CEO and Dr. Kirsty Machon Executive Officer of Positive Women calling on the new state government to commit to overseeing the virtual elimination of new HIV transmissions and equitable health outcomes for all people living with or at risk of HIV. Read the HIV Priorities Document via: Living Positive Victoria: https://livingpositivevictoria.org.au/prioritising-hiv-aids-ahead-of-the-upcoming-victorian-state-election/ Positive Women: https://positivewomen.org.au/prioritising-hiv-aids-ahead-of-the-upcoming-victorian-state-election-on-26-11-2022/ Thorne Harbour Health: https://thorneharbour.org/news-events/media-releases/prioritising-hiv-aids-ahead-of-the-upcoming-victorian-state-election/ Living Psoitive Victori'a s Victorian Election: HIV & AIDS Community Forum Thursday 17 November 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Positive Living Centre 31-51 Commercial Road South Yarra, VIC 3141 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-election-hiv-aids-community-forum-tickets-452436859827?fbclid=IwAR3f2G_EI79RPO5872evK4ULbcfwA3Jh1RXdby6_o7KPfIH6pGxa6wRZ9pg

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:13 +0000

Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Director Spiro Economopoulos stops by to talk about the oldest, largest and most successful queer film festival in the Southern Hemisphere. MQFF32 runs 10-21 November. Tickets @ - mqff.com.au Some of the screenings discussed this episode Private Desert - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/Opening-Night-Private-Desert/ACMI%20-%20Cinema%202/Thu-Nov-10-2022-18-30 Uýra: The Rising Forest - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/Closing-Night-Uyra-The-Rising-Forest Hypochondiac - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/Hypochondriac Follow The Protocol - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/Follow-the-Protocol Pink Flamingoes - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/Pink-Flamingos But I'm a Cheerleader - https://tix.mqff.com.au/Films/But-I-m-a-Cheerleader-Director-s-Cut-

Pride and Pandemic – COVID impacts report

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:00:42 +0000

Jacinta and Rachel hear from Dr Nat Amos about a new report released by the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society. Pride and Pandemic explores experiences of LGBTQ+ adults aged 18 and over in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on mental health outcomes and the coping strategies used to mitigate these. To read the full report and see more information, you can go here. 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

Asexual Awareness Week

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:05:58 +0000

Rachel and Jacinta speak to Caroline Elisabeth Cull, an asexual activist, writer and film maker based in Naarm/Melbourne. We find out about the asexual and aromantic spectrum, finding ace/aro community online, and the changing representation of asexuality in mainstream television. For more information about Caroline's work, you can check out the Just Aces blog on Instagram @justacesofficial Asexual Awareness Week is on from 22-29 October. 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/

Intersex Awareness Day 2022

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:00:41 +0000

Jacinta and Cal are joined by Cody Smith from Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) in the lead up to Intersex Awareness Day on 26 October. Cody talks about what it means to be intersex, what the 2017 Darlington Statement is and how it can be supported, intersex people and LGBTIQ+ community health, and proposed changes to Australian legislation to protect the rights of intersex children from non-consensual medical interventions. To find out more, see: Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) Darlington Statement (i) Am Equal report Intersex Peer Support Australia YOUth&I - an intersex youth anthology If anything discussed in this episode impacted you or was distressing, please access JOY's support page: joy.org.au/support/

Victorian Coroner’s Report: Suicide among LGBTIQ people

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:40 +0000

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

Gay Community Periodic Survey 2022

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:00:05 +0000

Jack and Michael are joined by Martin Holt to discuss the Gay Community Periodic Surveys. Melbourne's survey is held annually around Midsumma, and Adelaide's upcoming survey will be held around FEAST Festival. 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

Queer Melbourne Fringe Shows

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:01 +0000

Festival Producer Caitlin Ellen Moore and Performer Mary Angley join Jack and Michael to discuss their upcoming shows at Melbourne Fringe. You're All Invited To My Son Samuel's Fourth Birthday Party (AKA SAMUEL) is a shimmering, hyper-colour attempt at extinguishing the flames of the apocalypse, one birthday candle at a time. Part-theatre, part-standup, part-PowerPoint Presentation, Grief Lightning explores ideas of gender, pop culture, and obsession. SAMUEL runs 6-19 October, and Grief Lightning runs 15-23 October as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. We also discuss how artists and festivals responded and recovered to the pandemic. 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

International Lesbian Day

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:42 +0000

Rachel and Jacinta are joined by President of Dykes on Bikes Melbourne, TJ White, and PhD researcher, Hao Zheng, to chat about our experiences as lesbians and queer women ahead of this International Lesbian Day on 8 October. We find out about what it was like for dykes back in the 70s and 80s in Melbourne, including femme flagging practices, demonstrations and dances. We also hear about how queer and lesbian communities are built online and through mobilities globally. Hao Zheng is a PhD candidate at Deakin University. Hao’s research interests are in the areas of gender and sexuality, intersectionality, transnational mobilities, digital media cultures and lesbianism. Her doctoral research examines Chinese queer female students’ queer and adult identity making in Australia through the lens of time and temporality. TJ White is a lesbian elder, and President of Dykes on Bikes Melbourne. For more information about topics mentioned in this episode, please see HAAG - Housing for the Aged Action Group, and the DOB fundraiser supporting HAAG and their work for LGBTIQ+ communities Yellow Kitties - Melbourne Asian LGBTIQ Women ANTRA - Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Rainbow Yarning with VACCA

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:00:04 +0000

The Rainbow Yarning Workshops are aimed at strengthening connections within the LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Dan Powell from the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) joins us to discuss the workshops. Jack and Michael chat with them about how the workshops came about, the impact it could have on attendees and potential future initiatives. Find out more about the workshops at the VACCA 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

The Normal Heart

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:30:03 +0000

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

FEAST Festival

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:30:01 +0000

FEAST Festival is Adelaide’s queer arts and cultural festival celebrating pride and diversity. FEAST CEO Helen Sheldon and FEAST ambassador Izzy Hodgson join us to discuss the history of the festival and what attendees can look forward to this year. They also chat with Jack and Michael about other LGBTIQ+ events in Adelaide throughout the year. 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

Bi Women, Dads and Stand Bi Us this Bisexual Awareness Week

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:33 +0000

Michael and Rachel are talking all things Bisexual Awareness Week. Renee, a proud bi woman speaks about coming out, disclosure, and supporting the wellbeing of bi+ women and femme folk through events. Shaun leads a social group with his partner for gay, bi, and other queer men with children from past heterosexual relationships, Gay Dads Worldwide. Riley talks about the Stand Bi Us forum run by Bi+ Collective Australia supporting and celebrating bisexual visibility and creating a safe space for multi-gender attracted folk to come together. Resources mentioned in this episode: Transfemme: https://transfemme.com.au/ Tomboy After Dark: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/920948 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

ASHM Conference Recap

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:26:22 +0000

Jack, Michael and Chris from Emen8 discuss the Australasian HIV & AIDS + Sexual Health Conference from ASHM. We talk about long acting injectable PrEP, MSM behaviour and more. 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

Intradermal Vaccines, Pop Up Clinics and more Monkeypox Updates

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:52 +0000

Jack, Cal and Michael discuss the latest Monkeypox updates. We delve into case numbers, pop-up clinics and vaccine supply changes. 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

Women’s Health Week 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:03 +0000

Rachel and Jacinta find out about what's happening for Women's Health Week 2022. Renea Camilleri, Women's Health Week and Community Outreach Manager from Jean Hailes tells us about what is on between the 5th to 11th of September, and how people can get involved with sharing awareness about health needs for girls, women, and gender diverse people. Cadance Bell, author, screen producer and director, joins us to discuss being a Jean Hailes' Champion for Good Health, her story as a trans woman in rural Australia, and the important findings about LGBTIQA+ women in the WHW Survey Report. To find out more about Women's Health Week, visit the Women's Health Week website If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Online Monkeypox Forum with Dr Vincent Cornelisse

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 23:00:32 +0000

Cal is joined by Dr Vincent Cornelisse to unpack the latest information we have about the current global outbreak of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) including what our communities can do now to reduce their risk. You can watch the full discussion from Cal and Vincent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywV_gFZQfnc 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

Eating Disorders in our LGBTIQ+ Communities with Bloom

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:30 +0000

Jack and Jacinta are joined by Is Hay from Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) to discuss Bloom. Bloom is a group for members of our LGBTQIA+ communities who are experiencing eating disorders. It is a safe space to discuss the dynamic challenges of eating disorders, body image, gender identity and sexuality and how this is impacting you at the moment. EDV have more information about eating disorders in LGBTIQ communities here and you can register for Bloom here. 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

Sperm Positive with Jane Bruning

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:00:01 +0000

Cal speaks with Jane Bruning about Sperm Positive at the International AIDS Conference. Sperm Positive started as a public relations campaign to promoting U=U in New Zealand. The message promoted that men living with HIV can have babies through a donor process. Find out more about Sperm Positive at https://spermpositive.com/ 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

Overdose Awareness Day with The Cottage

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:33 +0000

Venetia from The Cottage Adelaide joins us in light of Overdose Awareness Day. Jack and Rachel discuss with her the signs of an overdose, poly drug use, half-lives and more. Find out more about The Cottage Adelaide at Thorne Harbour Health's website. Visit touchbase.org.au for more information on alcohol and other drug use, mental health, and services for LGBTIQ+ Australians. 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

MPXV Vaccine

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:02:52 +0000

A snippet of the 'Where to From Here' Monkeypox Community Town Hall event @ the Laird Hotel hosted by Hide and Seek, the Laird, PrEP'D For Change, PAN [PrEPaccessNOW], and Living Positive Victoria Catch the full 1 hour podcast here: joy.org.au/hideandseek/2022/08/ep-98b-community-town-hall-on-monkeypox-part-2/ MPXV vaccine info thedramadownunder.info/ddu-news/monkeypox-faqs/ thorneharbour.org/news-events/news/monkeypox/ Register your interest to get the Monkeypox vaccine via Thorne Harbour's EOI form: thorneharbour.typeform.com/MPXEOI

Thorne Harbour Country

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:36 +0000

Michael and Jacinta speak with Damien Stevens-Todd, Program Manager at Thorne Harbour Country about what's happening for our regional and rural rainbow communities and how we support our community with programs and services on offer across the Loddon-Malleee region. Don't forget, the Kangaroo Flat Bunnings sausage sizzle on Sunday 21 August, 2022 fundraising for TH Country thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/thcountry/

Global Health and Community Responses to HIV from AIDS 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:04 +0000

Cal brings us the latest from the International AIDS Conference 2022. In this episode, he speaks with people involved with PLHIV communities across the world, as well as evolving public health responses. Guests: John Oliver Corciega from LoveYourself Inc. in the Phillipines Robbie Lawlor from the Poz Vibe Podcast in Ireland Mother Elle Barbara, Host of AIDS 2022 Vogue Ball & Intervention/Community Worker Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana from the University of Ezintsha 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

Monkeypox Updates from the International AIDS Conference 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:59 +0000

Jack and Cal discuss what the International AIDS Conference is, what previous conferences have focused on, and what's new this year. Cal was at AIDS 2022 in Montreal, and he talks about the significant focus that Monkeypox had at the event. We also hear from AFAO's Acting CEO Heath Paynter and Thorne Harbour Health's CEO Simon Ruth on Australia's response to Monkeypox. Since this episode was recorded, 450,000 doses of the third-generation Jynneos (AKA Imvamune or Imvanex) Monkeypox Vaccine have been procured by the Federal Government. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler's media release says the first delivery of roughly 22,000 doses will arrive in the country later this week. 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

LGBTIQA+ Disability Resources

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:01:52 +0000

Michael and Jack chat with disability advocate and self-described 'bisexual menace' Ruby Mountford about the development of resources for LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For more information, check out these resources Find the resources at: https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/disability/disability-resources/ Listen to Ruby on Triple Bi-Pass: https://joy.org.au/triplebipass/ Find out more about Inclusion Melbourne: https://inclusionmelbourne.org.au/ 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

World Hepatitis Day

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:01:25 +0000

Jack sat down with Gary Spence, Educator at Hepatitis SA ahead of World Hepatitis Day - today! They discuss the impacts on the liver, and health and wellbeing, symptoms, and the work Hepatitis SA does to support community. For more information, visit the World Hepatitis Day and Hepatitis SA websites. 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

Rethink the Drink

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:57 +0000

Jack and Rachel discuss the recent launch of the Rethink the Drink health promotion campaign. They talk about how the campaign came to be as well as their experiences with risky drinking. We also hear from people at the launch event held at the Victorian Pride Centre. The 'Couldn’t Have Done That with a Hangover’ campaign saw us engage with women from local sporting clubs to produce a series of inspiring images of LGBTIQ women doing what they love. For more information, visit the Rethink the Drink 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

DocDir and Nonbinary Parenting | Nonbinary Day 2022

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0000

For International Nonbinary People's Day, Jack and Jacinta speak with SJ Matthews who is the co-founder of DocDir, an online directory for LGBTIQA+ safe health clinicians all around Australia. They tell us about the importance of accessing affirmative health care for nonbinary people, and how clinicians and LGBTIQA+ people looking for safer health care services can get involved. SJ also talks about recently becoming a parent, and what being trans nonbinary is like during this process, and connecting with support groups. For more info, check out: DocDir website where you can find and also recommend LGBTIQA+ safe clinicians You can also email hello@docdir.org.au For nonbinary parenting support, the following groups have been suggested: “Non-binary parenting pregnancy and parenting support” group on Facebook “Non-Bio LGBTQ Parents” group on Facebook “Trans, Gender Diverse, and Nonbinary Parents - Rainbow Families QLD” group on Facebook Rise nonbinary peer workshop runs monthly as part of THH’s Peer Ed program 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

SARAA and being nonbinary in South Australia | Nonbinary Day 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:00:31 +0000

For International Nonbinary People's Day, Jack speaks with Varo who is a nonbinary person in Adelaide, and is Chair of the South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance or SARAA. Varo speaks about projects that SARAA have recently worked on, and their experience as a nonbinary person, including the process of changing their gender and legal name under South Australian law. For more info, check out: SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA) website and Facebook Rise nonbinary peer workshop runs monthly as part of THH’s Peer Ed program 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

Queer mob, visibility and health services with Tarsha | NAIDOC 2022

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:00:06 +0000

Join us this NAIDOC Week to hear from change-makers in local LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communities. Tarsha Jago, a proud Palawa queer woman talks about supporting her communities, the important history of NAIDOC and the ongoing fight for justice and how allies can support queer mob this week and every week. She also reflects on being involved in the upcoming Public Cervix Announcement campaign, and queer health at Aboriginal community health services. For more information about the topics discussed in this episode: naidoc.org.au Tarsha Jago's Queerstories episode Listen to our recent episode about Public Cervix Announcement here, and keep an eye out for the next campaign going live soon. RSVP and find out more about the Rethink the Drink LGBTIQA+ women's campaign launch event. 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

Yarning Blak and Queer with Ricki | NAIDOC 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:00:27 +0000

Join us this NAIDOC Week to hear from change-makers in local LGBTIQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander communities. Ricki Spencer, trans and disability community advocate and co-facilitator of the Blak & Queer Yarning group joins us to discuss creating safe connection and healing spaces for queer mob. For more information about the topics discussed in this episode: naidoc.org.au Yarning: Blak & Queer, peer workshops at Thorne Harbour Health RSVP and find out more about the Rethink the Drink LGBTIQA+ women's campaign launch event. 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

Pacifique X and PX Whanau

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 23:00:13 +0000

Jack and Michael are joined by Sara and Tony to chat about the Pacifique X group and PX Whanau podcast. Pacifique X is a Pacific Islander LGBTIQ+ Community Organisation aiming to bring healing, celebration, story-telling and advocacy. You can find the PX Whanau podcast on the 3CR website. 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

LGBTIQ Census Questions with LHA

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) CEO Nicky Bath discusses the impact that adding census questions for LGBTIQ people could have. They also chat with Jack and Michael about the work that went into The Standard, and what LGBTIQ+ Health Australia do. Check out LHA's webinar on the questions that were proposed for the 2021 census with ABS here. 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

50 Years on from Dr Duncan’s Death

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:00:19 +0000

Jack is joined by Adelaide historian Will Sergeant to speak about the 50 year anniversary of the death of Dr Duncan. Will also speaks about how it affected LGBTIQA+ law in the state since. You can find more info on Will's tours here. 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

AFL Pride Round with Proud2Play and St Kilda FC

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:00:03 +0000

Jack and Rachel discuss diversity and representation in sport ahead of the AFL Pride Round. Proud2Play CEO Christine Granger joins us to talk about homophobia in sport, visibility in AFLW and the recent FINA ruling. St Kilda Football Club's Community Engagement Manager Bridie Murphy also joins us to chat about the upcoming pride game. They also discuss the jersey design process and the AFL's diversity and inclusion programs. To find out more about information discussed in this episode, head to the Sydney Swan's website post and the Proud2Play website. 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

The Institute of Many (TIM) Update: Blood donation guidelines, PLHIV, and more

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:00:32 +0000

Nic Holas from The Institute of Many (TIM) joins Jack and Adrian to give an update on TIM. They also discuss the latest on HIV treatment access, and Australian blood donation guidelines. To find out more about information discussed in this episode, head to: theinstituteofmany.org 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

AFAO Update: Blood donation guidelines, MPXV, HIV and more

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:00:54 +0000

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)'s CEO, Darryl O'Donnell, catches up with Jack and Adrian about current topics for our PLHIV and MSM communities. Darryl walks us through the latest on Australian blood donation guidelines and the monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak. They also discuss goals for ending HIV transmissions, and the latest on free HIV treatment access for those ineligible for Medicare. For more information about this episode, you can visit: afao.org.au 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

Take Up Space Festival

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:00:49 +0000

Jack and Rachel speak with Sarah Lorrimar from GenWest about Take Up Space Festival. The festival is set to deliver a day of workshops on healthy relationships, bodies and pleasure, mental health and learning skills for job applications. It also aims to connect young migrant, refugee and LGBTIQA+ communities in the west with appropriate services for ongoing support. You can find out more about Take Up Space Festival on their website. 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

Queer: Stories from the NGV Collection

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:00:36 +0000

Jack and Rachel speak with Senior Curator at NGV Myles Russell-Cook about the Queer exhibition. Queer: Stories from the NGV Collection examines and reveals the queer stories works of art can tell. The exhibition includes approximately 400 artworks from antiquity to the present day. You can find out more about Queer at the NGV website here. 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

The Cost of Adverse LGBTIQ+ Mental Health

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:55 +0000

Switchboard Victoria CEO Joe Ball and Thorne Harbour Health CEO Simon Ruth speak with us about the new report, The Cost of Adverse LGBTIQ+ Mental Health. The poor mental health outcomes of LGBTIQ+ Victorians comes at an economic and financial cost estimated to be as high as $3 billion in research from Deloitte. Commissioned by Thorne Harbour Health, the findings show the rate of lifetime mental health for LGBTIQ+ Victorians is 73%, significantly higher than the 46% among the general population. You can find the report and press release on the Thorne Harbour Health website. 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

Wayapa Wuurrk and National Reconciliation Week

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:04 +0000

In light of National Reconciliation Week, we speak with founder of Wayapa Wuurrk, Jamie Thomas about the work that lead to their practice of earth connection and mindfulness. National Reconciliation Week from May 27th to June 3rd is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme “Be Brave, Make Change,” is a challenge to all Australians to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians. You can find more information about Wayapa Wuurrk on their website. 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

#SeenAndBelieved: LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 23:00:06 +0000

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day on 28 May raises awareness about the unique barriers to support for our communities face when it comes to violence, abuse and control in relationships. Richelle Menzies, Victorian State Coordinator for the LGBTQ DV Awareness Foundation, joins us to discuss 2022’s theme, #SeenAndBelieved. If the content discussed in this episode brings up distressing or difficult feelings or thoughts for you, please reach out to QLife by calling 1800 184 527, 3pm to midnight everyday. For more information about what was discussed in this episode: LGBTQ DV Awareness Day website Switchboard phone and online support Orange Door website Clear Space group for gay, bi, trans and queer men who are looking to address their use of violence in their relationships. Contact clearspace@thorneharbour.org or call Thorne Harbour Health on 03 9865 6700 or toll free on 1 800 134 840 to find out more. Safe Always website for information and resources about LGBTIQ+ family violence 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

Monkeypox Virus Update

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:00:54 +0000

What is monkeypox? Dr Kasha Singh from the Doherty Institute’s Department of Infectious Diseases tells us all the latest information about the current monkeypox outbreaks. She talks about who is at risk of infection, and what the symptoms and treatments currently involve. For more information about what was discussed in this episode: Monkeypox virus fact sheet from the Victorian Department of Health’s Better Health Channel If the content discussed in this episode brings up distressing or difficult feelings or thoughts for you, please reach out to QLife by calling 1800 184 527, 3pm to midnight everyday 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

LGBTIQ Dementia

Sun, 22 May 2022 11:00:36 +0000

A new guide to help aged care workers better meet the needs of people from LGBTIQ+ communities with dementia has been released. Transgender Victoria's Training Coordinator Kathi joins Jack and Rachel to discuss the new LGBTIQ Dementia resource. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Picture of Health & Breast Screening

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:00:25 +0000

Picture of Health is a new Breast Screening health promotion campaign from BreastScreen Victoria and Thorne Harbour Health. The campaign encourages LGBTIQ women to breast screen more often. Jack and Rachel this episode are joined by BreastScreen Victoria Ambassador, Deb Chumbley to discuss the campaign. Check your eligibility at breastscreen.org.au/pictureofhealth or call 13 20 50 If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

National Volunteers Week at SAMESH

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:45 +0000

With National Volunteers Week just around the corner, we check in with a volunteer from SAMESH about their experience. Jack and Jacinta are joined by Conrad who volunteers at SAMESH in Adelaide. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

National Volunteers Week at Thorne Harbour Health

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:09 +0000

With National Volunteers Week just around the corner, we check in with volunteers at Thorne Harbour Health about their experience. Jack and Jacinta are joined by volunteers Jesse and Bridget, as well as the Volunteer Coordinator Daniel Bryen. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Trans and Gender Diverse Consent

Tue, 10 May 2022 02:00:58 +0000

Starlady is a trans and gender diverse advocacy and inclusive practice trainer, and Program Manager at the Zoe Belle Gender Collective. They join Rachel and Jack to speak about proposed changes to consent laws and what that may mean for our trans and gender diverse communities. They also talk about what more LGBTIQ organisations that work with TGD populations need to do. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Mindful in May

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:00:53 +0000

Dr Elise Bialylew is a mindfulness meditation expert on a mission to improve the wellbeing of our society and our planet, and is the founder of Mindful in May. Elise joins Jack and Rachel to discuss the program, and what you can achieve in ten minutes of mindfulness a day. They also talk about their book The Happiness Plan, and how to build the habit daily of mindfulness. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Drink Limits

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:33 +0000

Drink Limits is a free six-week therapeutic group looking at alcohol and anxiety for lesbian, bisexual and queer women (cis and trans) and anyone female identifying. We speak with Awomda Codd from the Therapeutic Services team at Thorne Harbour Health about the program. The closed group helps participants learn relapse prevention strategies and supports to enable their recovery process. You can find more info about Drink Limits on the Thorne Harbour Health webpage. If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Sexual Assault and Consent

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:00:23 +0000

We discuss Sexual Assault and Consent with the Therapeutic Services team from Thorne Harbour Health. Alyssha Fooks and Vincent Silk join us to chat how about LGBTIQ communities experience sexual assault differently. We also talk about consent in traditional and online spaces, as well as how people navigate trauma and anxiety following assault. You can visit Say It Out Loud for more information and resources: https://sayitoutloud.org.au If you're part of our LGBTIQ communities and were born overseas, check out Thorne Harbour's Multicultural Community Sexual Health Survey! 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

Lesbian Visibility in Community Sport

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 23:00:02 +0000

Courtney Hagen speaks about her community engagement roles in sport ahead of Lesbian Visibility Day on April 26. Courtney is a proud Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman from the Southern Sunshine Coast region. They were also awarded Out Role Model of the Year at the 2021 Australian Pride in Sport Awards. You can find Courtney's podcast, Coming Out Blak here. 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

AFLW Lesbian Visibility

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:30 +0000

Ahead of Lesbian Visibility Day, we talk with one of AFLW's stars. Tilly Lucas-Rodd speaks about LGBTIQ role models, playing for St Kilda and coming out publicly. They also speak about attitudes toward women playing AFL and why men in AFL find it hard to come out. 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

Prepped Smart and Healthy Update

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:59 +0000

UPDATE: In April 2022 (when this podcast was recorded), PrEP was subsidized as a 3-for-2 pricing deal, meaning you could get 3 months of PrEP for $85 at Health Smart pharmacies. However, as of May 2022, the 3-for-1 pricing deal has been reinstated at Health Smart pharmacies, so if you have Medicare you can get 3 months supply of PrEP for $42.50. Additionally, Health Smart no longer have a Bendigo location but will be able to offer postage as usual. For more information, including how to access PrEP without Medicare, visit prepdforchange.com or pan.org.au. ORIGINAL POST: Joseph Tesoriero from the Prepped Smart and Healthy charity joins us to talk about the recent price changes and how to access affordable PrEP. The 3-for-1 system recently changed to a 3-for-2 payment, so Joseph lays out all the details and how people can get involved in advocating for more affordable medications. Head to Prepped Smart and Healthy to learn more. If you'd like to add your voice to the movement for more affordable medications, visit affordablemedicines.com.au 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

Community Visibility at Eurovision 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:50 +0000

Eurovision fanatic, Liam Clark, gives us the rundown on the upcoming Eurovision 2022 contest and Australia’s representative, Sheldon Riley, who is shining the light of visibility on queer, Asian and neurodiverse communities. To join the Countdown to Eurovision Trivia event by Thorne Harbour Health, secure your spot here. 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 Well Well Well, email your idea to wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Public Cervix Announcement

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 05:30:57 +0000

We discuss the Public Cervix Announcement campaign promoting more frequent cervical screening for Trans Masc people. Zac Cannell was involved with the production of the campaign from SAMESH. Research shows that a fifth of LGBTIQ Victorians with a cervix have never had a cervical screening. Infrequent cervical screening can result in a greater risk of developing cervical cancer. All LGBTIQ people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 need cervical screening every five years. Public Cervix Announcement is rolling out now across Adelaide and South Australia. Zac also talks about their work as a Sexual Health Counsellor and running the TransHealth SA 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

Poz Peer Navigation

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:00:36 +0000

We discuss HIV Peer Navigation, and SAMESH's most recent involvement in the space. Craig Shrubsole from SAMESH talks about his lived experience with HIV, Peer Navigation, and working with other organisations in providing assistance to PLHIV. For more info on the Poz Peer Navigation project, check out the SAMESH web post. 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

Non Gendered Fitness

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:00:02 +0000

We discuss Non Gendered Fitness, a queer and trans-friendly virtual gym. Bowie Stover and Zay Canters talk about their training programs, classes and personal training services. You can find more information around Non Gendered Fitness and Climbing QTs online. This episode was recorded on Trans Day of Visibility and you can find additional resources on the Transgender Victoria 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

AusPATH’s National Standard of Care Guidelines

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:00:36 +0000

We discuss AusPATH's newly released National Standard of Care Guidelines. AusPATH President Dr Fiona Bisshop joins us to discuss the guidelines and the Informed Consent Model of Care. You can find the Australian Informed Consent Standards of Care for Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on the AusPATH website. This episode was recorded on Trans Day of Visibility and you can find additional resources on the Transgender Victoria 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

Regional LGBTIQ Women’s Communities

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:47 +0000

We discuss Regional LGBTIQ Women's Communities with Castlemaine Health. LGBTIQ Engagement Officer Sherene Clow joins Jack and Rachel to discuss the projects they run in the area. We also chat about how to overcome barriers to connection and their regional queer program at Main FM. 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

Regional LGBTIQ Women’s Health

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:00:01 +0000

We discuss Regional LGBTIQ Women's Health with Thorne Harbour Country. Rachel and Jack are joined by Program Manager Claudia Validum to discuss the gaps between metro and regional/rural health services. We also chat about what life is like for LGBTIQ women in these areas. 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

STI Peer Testing with Pronto!

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:00:56 +0000

We discuss STI Peer Testing and recent events for the LGBTIQ community in Melbourne. Jack and Michael are joined by Esh, Lead Test Facilitator at Thorne Harbour Health. You can look after your sexual health and wellbeing with free rapid HIV tests, as well as sexual health screenings and treatment services from Pronto! Visit the Thorne Harbour website for more information on Pronto: https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/pronto/ 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

TGD Cancer Care with Dr Lucille Kerr

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:22 +0000

Dr Lucille Kerr talks about the issues that trans and gender diverse people (TGD) face during cancer care. We discuss the complexities of cancer from gendered assumptions about common cancers to outright discrimination in health care settings. We also address what is needed to improve experiences and outcomes for TGD people and their carers. Content warning: descriptions of transphobia, violence, discrimination, and hospitals. The TRANScending Discrimination in Health and Cancer Care 2019 report by ARCSHS is available here. For additional support, please visit joy.org.au/support/ Rainbow Door is a free support service for LGBTIQA+ people. Call, text, or email available. 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, email us your idea to wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Cancer and Carer Connect

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:52 +0000

Cal and Jacinta chat about the impact of cancer and being carers of loved ones recently, and how services like Cancer Council’s Cancer Connect is making a difference for people in need of support. Sophie Thompson from Cancer Council Victoria discusses who can access and volunteer for these important programs. To find out more about Cancer Connect and other support services, head to www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/connect-and-learn Call 13 11 20 For additional support, please visit joy.org.au/support/ Rainbow Door is a free support service for LGBTIQA+ people. Call, text, or email available. 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, email us your questions or ideas! wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Queer Women’s Events: LadyLike

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:00:47 +0000

With International Women’s Day coming up on 8th March, Jacinta and Rachel are shining the spotlight on events for queer women in Melbourne. LadyLike is celebrating queer sexuality and creating spaces for women to play. LadyLike can be found on Facebook and Instagram too, and information about their events on wetonwellington.com.au 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 Well Well Well, email your idea to wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Queer Women’s Events: Tomboy

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:00:32 +0000

With International Women’s Day coming up on 8th March, Jacinta and Rachel are shining the spotlight on events for queer women in Melbourne. Tomboy is celebrating queer sexuality and creating spaces for women to play. To find out more about Tomboy, you can visit www.tomboyonline.net or reach out on their social media. 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 Well Well Well, email your idea to wellwellwell@joy.org.au