From Paddocks To Pride

By OCR FM

The show aims to help provide a voice for the LGBTIQ+ community not only to help to ensure they are supported but also to reinforce that you should feel accepted as you are in the town you grew up in.... more

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How many episodes does From Paddocks To Pride have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

From Paddocks To Pride episodes:

October 03, 2021 Out About And Connected
Social Isolation and loneliness is something a lot of us have felt since COVID however this isn't a new issue for the older LGBTI+ community. In this episode Vanessa Pidwell (she/her), Support Officer for Switchboards Out and About Program, talks about the upcoming Out, About And Connected online event. This event aims to uplift and connect Lesbian, Bisexual/Pansexual women, Trans and Non-binary people over 50 with each other and services that will support and affirm our individual, unique journeys as we age.
We discuss the importance of this program especially in regional areas, the event itself and differences between the generations.
For the trivia segment Vanessa's LGBTIQ+ history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The appointment of the new Victorian Commissioner for the LGBTIQ+ communities, Todd Fernando (he/him).
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding this years event please visit: https://fb.me/e/OQangBUz or https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-about-and-connected-online-tickets-162633096971?fbclid=IwAR1hgin_45hrfW8o_wsp8ECehrCAYdZjxPfnCkQeJlLbckkTXj3J55vaDao
Or email [email protected] to register for the event
To find out more information regarding the Out And About Program please visit: https://www.switchboard.org.au/lgbtiolderpeople
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47min
June 22, 2021 'Finding yourself another family' A discussion on this years Barwon Pride Cup and how it is much more than just playing football in rainbows.
Pride Cup involves so much more than just playing football in rainbows. In the lead up to events participating teams are involved in education sessions and learn about how we can be more inclusive to the whole LGBTIQ+ community. Barwon Leagues Senior Womens Football Pride Cup in 2021 will feature two games at the Anthony Costa Oval in South Geelong on Sunday 27/06/21 1pm Division 2 - St Mary's (2) Vs. Drysdale and 3pm Division 1 - St Mary's (1) Vs. Grovedale.
Molly (she/her) and Grace (she/her) from Division 1 St Mary's discuss the 2019 event and what they are hoping to see at future events. Although this years event is scaled back we are glad to be back playing footy together. This will be St Mary' Division 2, Grovedale (Division 1) and Drysdale's (Division 2) first year involved in the Barwon Pride Cup. Steph (she/her) and Georgie (she/her) from Division 2 Drysdale Hawk's discuss visibility and acceptance over the years and how far we still have to go. All of us were able to speak about how football helped us find our community and was a valuable part of feeling accepted which still in 2021 doesn't necessarily translate to the rest of our lives.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding this years event please visit: https://fb.me/e/1TVaPnGma
To find out more information regarding Pride Cup and other Pride Cup games please visit: https://pridecup.org.au/
To find out more information regarding AFL Barwon please visit: https://www.facebook.com/aflbarwon/
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58min
April 29, 2021 Geelong Pride Film Festival
This is a special episode with Festival Director for Geelong Pride Film Festival, Stephen (he/him) to talk about the films on offer at this years Geelong Pride Film Festival, it's importance in the Greater Geelong area and the importance of positive LGBTIQ+ representation on screen.
For the trivia segment Stephen's gay film history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The Chasers not so elaborate petition to rename Fairy Bread which successfully baited a few media outlets.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding The Geelong Pride Film Festival please visit: https://www.facebook.com/GeelongPrideFilm/
or to purchase tickets or an online streaming pass please visit: https://gpff.ferve.tickets/
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54min
April 04, 2021 Trans Day of Visibility
This is a special episode with Sara (she/her) to talk about Trans Day of Visibility, it's importance and how regional areas have become places where the LGBTIQ+ community is welcomed.
For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed the controversy around a petition for the ice cream Golden Gaytime to change its name. After the main topics were discussed Sara's Transgender pioneer knowledge was put to the test.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding Trans Day of Visibility please visit:
https://tdov.org.au/
For more information regarding Trans and Gender Diverse terminology and other information please visit:
https://www.transhub.org.au/
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46min
March 02, 2021 Chill Out Festival providing country pride for us regional queers
This is a special episode with Festival Director, Michele (she/her) to talk about the events on offer at this years Chill Out Festival, it's importance for smaller regional pride events and the struggles the event has faced due to COVID-19.
For the trivia segment Chez (she/her) came on board to put her pride history knowledge to the test.
For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed a Malaysian man who won a landmark challenge against Muslim gay sex ban. Although it's a small win it is a step in the right direction.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding Chill Out Festival please visit:
https://www.chilloutfestival.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/chilloutfestival/
https://www.instagram.com/chilloutfestival_daylesford/
or to contact Geelong Rainbow Festival email [email protected]
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44min
February 09, 2021 Getting together safely for Geelong Rainbow Festival
This is a special episode with President of the Geelong Rainbow Festival, Andrew (he/him) to talk about the events on offer at this years Geelong Rainbow Festival, it's importance in the Greater Geelong area and the struggles the event has faced due to COVID-19. We also discussed the importance of allies, pride events in regional areas and how Geelong is a hub for areas that are more regional.
For the trivia segment Andrew's pride history knowledge was put to the test.
For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The bill passing which outlaws any therapy that attempts to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding The Geelong Rainbow Festival or Geelong Rainbow Inc please visit: https://www.facebook.com/GeelongRainbowInc/
or to contact Geelong Rainbow Festival email [email protected].
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53min
October 04, 2020 'I am trans but it's only one part of my identity'. Exploring the letter T for Trans and Gender Diverse with Jay.
This is our sixth episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect.
This episode covers the letter 'T' for Trans and Gender Diverse with guest Jay (he/him) who identifies as Trans Masculine and Bisexual. For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed her recent interview on Lance TV (simulcast to Lance TV Ballarat and Channel 31 Melbourne) and one of the viewer questions regarding trans and gender diversity inclusion in sport. We explore Jay's journey and how he experienced societal expectations in regards to gender. We also discussed what transitioning can involve and how TV shows are becoming better at Trans and Gender Diverse visibility. We also tested Jay's knowledge with a Transgender History quiz. For events in our community Sarah mentioned OCRtober, Pink Up Colac and Geelong Pride Film Festival.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
Send in your question before 16/10/2020 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).
Jay does not currently have any public social media but when if he ever does we will add in that information.
Important information:
Trans and Gender Diverse Clinic- https://bchc.org.au/service/tgd/
Trans, gender diverse and non-binary inclusive support for young people in Regional Victoria-
https://monashhealth.org/services/gender-clinic/resources/regional-victoria-trans-gender-diverse-non-binary-youth-support/
The Shed-
https://pridecentre.org.au/resources/the-shed/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20Melbourne%20based,invitation%20of%2C%20their%20trans%20man.
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1h 2min
October 02, 2020 'Son: Dad I'm bisexual / Dad: Hi Bisexual, I'm Dad.' Exploring the letter B for Bisexual with Ethan
This is our fifth episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect.
This episode covers the letter 'B' for Bisexual with guest Ethan (he/him). It was important for us to have an interview with a bisexual man as we feel there isn't enough bi men representation! For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed Pope Francis and his recent change in heart towards our community. Although it's a small step, it's in the right direction! We explore the differences between bisexual and pansexuality and how for some people being bisexual really is the only stage. We also discuss the beauty of dad jokes and how we shouldn't need to change the way we look to attract the same gender.
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
Send in your question before 4/10/2020 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).
Ethan does not currently have any public social media but if he ever does we will add in that information.
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33min
September 07, 2020 'We are the change' Guest presenter Nicole joins us to discuss Wear It Purple Day
This is a special episode with Nicole (she/her) to talk about Wear It Purple Day, it's importance and her journey. Wear It Purple Day is an annual event and this year the theme was 'We are the change'. We also discussed mental health (including anxiety), acceptance, bi-erasure and toxic masculinity.
For the trivia segment Nicole's queer history knowledge was put to the test.
For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed the Commissioners new and more inclusive title as 'Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ communities'.
Although we can't go to the usual events OCR FM is bringing the Festival to your home. For more information head to the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/786904285253700/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]
For more information regarding The Kindness Warriors please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216170572785199
or to contact Nicole for consultancy work please visit: https://www.facebook.com/AspiretoInspire.ns
For more information on Wear It Purple Day visit https://www.wearitpurple.org/
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47min
March 29, 2020 'What is normal anyway?' - Community Connects to From Paddocks to Pride
Sarah sits in for a chat with Greg and Edwina from Community Connect, which you can hear on OCR FM each Wednesday from 11am to midday (for more info https://ocrfm.org.au/show/community-connect).
This is an enlightening chat for all, as we find out more about "coming out", being as we are, acceptance of self and others, and so much more...
For urgent help please contact one of the following services:
Switchboard 1800 184 527 or visit http://www.switchboard.org.au/
Q life 1800 184 527 or visit https://qlife.org.au/-
Life line 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Wellways helpline 1300 111 500
If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook or instagram.
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1h 3min

FAQs about From Paddocks To Pride:

How many episodes does From Paddocks To Pride have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.