Harriet Kenny jumps into the studio for a new edition of All Things Queer!

She is joined by Charlotte Glance from the [Youth Pride Network](https://www.youthpridenetwork.net/) to chat about their latest [State of Play](https://www.youthpridenetwork.net/_files/ugd/34ec50_e736401c8c10402f93fef358737805eb.pdf) report exploring the educational outcomes for LGBTQIA+ youth.

We also hear from Monash University Centre for Youth Policy researcher Blake Cutler about a study which found LGBTQIA+ students face disproportionate challenges in Australian schools compared to their heterosexual peers.

Harriet Kenny takes over the mic in this week's edition of All Things Queer.

Justin Barnes joins Harriet to discuss local LGBTQIA+ basketball team The Spectres and their upcoming and aptly named soiree, Basket Ball.

Dr Matilda Oke from the Sexual Assault Resource Centre chats about sexual assault in the queer community and the support services available.

And we recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) with Bella Broadway from Connection and Wellbeing Australia.

Sophie Minnisale and Samuel England join forces for the latest edition of All Things Queer!

It's an incredible episode, jam-packed with big names in the arts industry and politics who chat about news and current affairs within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Drag Race Down Under star Karen From Finance joins the team to discuss her upcoming performance as part of Perth Comedy Festival - Out of Office.

Greens Senate candidate River Clarke talks about queerness and politics ahead of the May federal election.

And comedy heavyweight Rhys Nicholson is on the airwaves to chat about his Regal Theatre performance next month.

Sophie Minissale celebrates [Trans Day of Visability](https://tdov.org.au/) on this week's edition of All Things Queer.

Observed on March 31, Trans Day of Visability recognises trans pride and awareness and gender diverse experiences.

Elouise Brooke from [The Gender Center](https://gendercentre.org.au/) joined Sophie for a discussion about this important event and the revival of a significant trans and gender diverse publication in honour of this years celebrations.

And [Transfolk WA](https://www.transfolkofwa.org/) chair Hunter Gurevich joins the team to speak about an upcoming panel championing WA leaders in the Trans community.

Harriet Kenny is back in the RTRFM studio to give you your weekly hit of queer news and culture across Boorloo on All Things Queer.

She chats with co-founder and project and policy coordinator of the [Youth Pride Network](https://www.youthpridenetwork.net/) [Charlotte Glance](https://www.youthpridenetwork.net/charlotte)about the barriers LGBTQIA+ youth still face and the issues queer people should be considering ahead of this years Federal Election.

They also discuss new research promising to inform Governments and Institutions on how to make spaces safer and more accessible for LGBTQIA+ youth.

And [GRAI](https://grai.org.au/) executive officer Kedy Kristal jumps into the studio to discuss the ongoing work the organisation is doing to advocate for the rights of queer people in age care settings.

This includes new resources to assist with caring for elderly LGBTQIA+ folk living with dementia.

Another week another episode of All Things Queer - a weekly podcast examining the latest queer news and culture in Perth.

It's been a little while but Sophie Minissale is back in the studio for an hour of talks and music from queer folk across WA and beyond.

She is joined by [Equality Tasmania](https://equalopportunity.tas.gov.au/)'s Simone Lisa Anderson to chat about intersex equality and the importance of diversity in the media

Local Mark Reid also stops by to offer his recommendations at this seasons [Perth Queer Film Festival](https://www.screenwest.com.au/news-and-events/upcoming-wa-screen-industry-events/pride-queer-film-festival-2021/)in celebration of Pride.

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All Things Queer is back for another week with presenter Danielle Raffaele taking to the studio for an hour of chats and tunes from queer women.

She is joined by Lulkbudia McLean and Shakara Liddlelow-Hunt from the [Walkern Katajin](https://www.rainbowknowledge.org/)research program, for a chat about Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander mental health.

Translating to Rainbow knowledge in Noogar language, Walkern Katajin is a project which aims to bolster the mental health of LGBTQIA+ First Nations folk.

We were also treated to a preview of what's to come at the upcoming Spank queer women's pool party this weekend when they take over the Indian Ocean Hotel.

For more information and tickets to the event head to [Oztix](https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/66500c50-9b51-4287-9fa2-1707f8a34b92).

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Welcome to All Things Queer your weekly podcast outlining the biggest stories, news and music in the queer community across Perth and beyond.

What an episode!

Lauren and the Goodfights members Lauren, Owen and Tess join Leigh Andrew Hill in the studio to chat about the upcoming Good Ol Gay Love Fest this Valentines Day - a space for LGBTQIA+ folk to celebrate love and diversity on a date often synonymous with heterosexuality.

And Out in Perth editor Graeme Watson calls in to debrief about the latest in the ongoing Religious Discrimination Bill debate.

We welcome Sophie Minissale back into the studio this week to reflect on the most important stories impacting the queer community in Perth and beyond.

North Metropolitan Heath Service member Kat O'Connor phones in to chat about a new WA Health initiative dubbed Closing the Care Gap ahead of World Cancer Day - drawing attention to the disproportionate impact cancer has on the LGBTQIA+ community.

She also has an in depth discussion with Out in Perth editor and ATQ alumni Graham Watson about the backlash received by Brisbane school Citipointe Catholic College following an enrolment contract denouncing homosexuality and refusing LGBTQI+ folk.

Don't forget to catch up on more episode of ATQ below!