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In the Media: Criminalising Conversion Practices

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Tuesday, hello there! This week's episode is another 'In the Media' and we take a deep dive into the new Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic) introduced into Parliament on 25 November 2020. Just a quick content warning here, we discuss topics which may be distressing to some listeners.

We touch on the 2017 Plebiscite and legalisation of same-sex marriage, hear from members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and examine the current status of this Bill and what it means moving forward.


Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts and opinions for this episode, it is always so exciting and motivating to know that you all are as invested and interested in the issues we're talking about as we are.

If this episode has brought anything up for you and/or you feel like you would like to talk to someone, please contact one of the following organisations:

  • Thorne Harbour Health, Victoria’s largest LGBTI health organisation serving the health needs of LGBTIQ communities to ensure all gender, sex, and sexually diverse individuals are treated with dignity and can participate fully in society. Contact 1800 134 840 or at [email protected]
  • Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service. Contact 03 9663 6733 or [email protected]
  • Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their family and friends during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.  Contact 1800 729 367 or 0480 017 246 (SMS support)
  • Switchboard provides peer-driven support services for LGBTIQA+ people, their families, allies and communities from 10am – 6pm.  Contact 1800 729 367 or [email protected]
  • QLife provides LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships from 3pm – midnight. Contact: 1800 184 527
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  • Kids Helpline provides 24-hour counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Contact: 1800 551 800 or [email protected]
  • MensLine Australia provides 24-hour help, support, referrals and counselling services for men.  Contact: 1300 789 978
  • Suicide Call Back Service provides 24-hour counselling for suicide prevention and mental health via telephone, online and video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts.  Contact: 1300 659 467
  • Beyond Blue provides 24-hour information, advice and support for people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. Contact: 1300 224 636


    • Show notes:

    • Bill: Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 (Vic)
    • Health Complaints Commissioner: Report on the Inquiry Into Conversion
    • Human Rights Law Centre, La Trobe University, and Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria: Preventing Harm, Promoting Justice: Responding to LGBT Conversion Therapy in Australia

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      Music: Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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