Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of our guests, and discover the beauty of their authentic selves. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired – because on Word for Word, every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard. 

This week’s guest – Katherine Wolfgramme

Today, we’re honoured to welcome an extraordinary individual who has dedicated her life to advancing transgender rights and gender diversity.

Katherine Wolfgramme, a multi-award-winning and internationally recognised Trans Advocate and Gender Diversity Consultant has been a pioneering force for change.

With a lifetime of experience navigating gender identity, she has lived as a trans child, youth, adult, and now, a revered trans elder, role model, and community leader.

Katherine embodies the qualities of a true trailblazer, change maker, and fashion icon, but most notably, she radiates love, compassion, and generosity.

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Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of our guests, and discover the beauty of their authentic selves. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired – because on Word for Word, every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard. 

This week’s guest – Mama Alto

With a career spanning over two decades, Mama Alto has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, collaborated with legendary artists, and been recognised with numerous awards and fellowships.

As a proud trans woman of colour living with disability, Mama Alto is a powerful advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has worked tirelessly to promote social justice and amplify marginalized voices.

Join us as we chat with Mama Alto about her remarkable journey, her creative process, and her inspiring commitment to using her platform for positive change.

Photo Credit: Kelly Cook.

Tune into Word for Word every Sunday night at 6pm on JOY 94.9, or across Australia on the Community Radio Network every Monday at 7:04pm

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Sally has worked persistently for well over two decades to advocate for the rights and needs of LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria and around Australia. Since co-founding Transgender Victoria in the late 1990s, Sally has successfully represented the transgender community in public forums, before the Victorian Parliament and in the media.
Sally has worked for many years with a number of Victorian and federal government departments and non-government organisations to reform discriminatory public policy and laws, participating in a number of reference groups and steering committees.

Sally has been recognised for her advocacy with awards such as LGBTIQA+ Globe Person of the Year Awards in 2015.
Sally has also been active in community media, first at Joy 94.9 and BENT TV, and since 2005 at 3CR where she hosts ‘Out of the Pan’ which draws attention to pansexual issues. 

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Vaughan McCarthy.  This episode originally aired on July 6th, 2024.

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Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Vaughan McCarthy.  This episode originally aired on May 11th, 2024.

For further information head to the JOY Media webpage, Word for Word podcast page, via Facebook or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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