From Paddocks To Pride

This is our fourth 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 Steph (she/her). For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed some of the news from Sydney Mardi Gras. We explore her journey and how visibility and acceptance has improved in the regional area. We also explored various labels, the complexities and misconceptions surrounding bisexuality.

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 13/03/20 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).

Steph does not currently have any public social media but when if she ever does we will add in that information.

This is our third 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 'G' for Gay with guest Brodie. We explore his journey and how visibility and acceptance has improved through is time in living in a regional area.

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 6/03/20 to hear it live on the next episode which will be airing the week after Mardi Gras (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).

Brodie does not currently have any public social media but when he does we will add in that information.

This is our second 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 'L' for Lesbian with guest Jayde. We explore her journey, acceptance in regional areas, stereotyping and her play on what it means to be masculine and femininity through recent performances as the Drag King Hunter Hart.

For this weeks news in our community I discussed a celebrity who was recently forced out of the closet.

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 21/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).

To find Jayde as Hunter Hart on YouTube: Art's a Drag

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0o2GNeroT-PqYvvc06v3g

TikTok: HunterHart_DragKing

Instagram: artsadrag

To find Jayde's business please visit ballaratbodyartstudio

and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ballaratbodyartstudioandsupplies/

This is our first episode of our series one redo. 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 Malibu Stacey joins Sarah to discuss sexuality and gender and their experience in finding their identity as non-binary and pansexual. They also briefly discuss the complexities of sex and define Intersex.

For this weeks news in our community we decided to focus on something positive.

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 07/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).

To find Malibu on Instagram please visit https://www.instagram.com/malibustacey_/

This is a special episode with Jo Bangles from Dykes on Bikes for the upcoming Pride March which they will be leading.

For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed some new changes we have in store for future podcasts and the radio show.

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 31/01/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast).

For more information regarding the Dykes on bikes please visit https://dykesonbikesmelbourne.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/DykesonBikesMelbourne/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCDD6snNCL-HtPfomqAhY_ALvE3RkAJfjbyRUSxvVEmYaxyJQGfGUwGyqT_rMIgR-rFLZ37gqUn7mDl

or to contact Jo please visit https://www.facebook.com/JoBanglesofficial/

This is our last episode of our series on health. This episode we explore mental health with guest presenter Amielle discussing community mental health and initiatives run by Wellways. Mental health doesn't care about your gender, sexuality or cultural background. It can impact any one of us in a variety of ways.

Amielle is a proud queer or gay, trans masculine and gender queer human (pronouns he/him or they/them). He grew up in regional Victoria and NSW and has volunteered in the community most of their life but has more recently concentrated on volunteering in the LGBTIQ+ community. He now works in community services as a community engagement worker, facilitator and peer worker for Wellways Australia.

For more information regarding Wellways please visit https://www.wellways.org/

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, instagram or email us [email protected]

Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links:

Alex The Astronaut - Not Worth Hiding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQ6ZZ0ePjk

Mary Lambert - Secrets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvX3WdYoKvM

This is a special episode for the upcoming Frolic Festival. We interviewed Jay Morrison, who is the head of marketing for the Festival. Frolic is Ballarat's only LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival!

For more information regarding the festival please visit https://frolicfestival.org/

If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]

Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links:

Cabaret - Cabaret (1972) by Liza Minalli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QS1l1mSDSo

Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvJH3oUkFrg

This is the seventh episode of our third series Health with sexual health nurse Caz from Colac Area Health to discuss the topic of sexual health in the LGBTIQ+ community. We also touch on an exciting new program for the youth in the Colac Otway Area.

If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected]

Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links:

Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrtF45-y-g

Bob Rivers - Hello, I Love You (Let's Get Tested)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiNq1QA5tlU

This is the sixth episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of safe places in the community, inclusion and how the education system is missing the mark when it comes to teaching children about sexuality and 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]

Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links:

MUNA - I Know A Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t5gGm3NWU4

Brandi Carlile - Hold Out Your Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YeQj22Vw0M

This is a special bonus episode covering the Wear It Purple Day event in Geelong and the Religious Exemptions Bill Rally in Melbourne (31/9/19). In this episode we have a range of mini interviews from members of the community.

Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links:

Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkkIwO_X4i4

Hozier - Take Me To Church

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI

Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkk9gvTmCXY