Queering The Air

It's Radiothon 2019! On this show, Iris and Frank play back excerpts from previous shows, review zines and talk about the history of Queering the Air.To donate to Radiothon, call 03 9419 8377 or sms 0488 809 855 - or online at 3cr.org.au.

We hear from Alex on supporting queer and trans community in Jogja, Indonesia. Support the gofundme.

We hear from Peter Waples Crowe, a Ngarigo artist, public health worker based in Melbourne. Peter recently launched an exhibition InsideOUT on 4th May at the Koori Heritage Trust at Federation square, which is on until July 28th.We then hear from two speakers on the life and legacy of sociologist, sex worker, and trans rights activist, Roberta Perkins, who passed away around a year ago, as well as current campaigns including pushes to decriminalise sex work in multiple states.  First, we listen to Elena Jeffreys from Respect Inc. Second, we hear Cameron Cox from Sex Workers Outreach Project NSW. The interviews touch on the history and significance of June 2nd, International Sex Workers' Rights Day. Follow Vixen collective for sex worker campaigns and peer support in Victoria.

Content/ trigger warning: This episode contains discussions and descriptions of homophobia, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental health that may be distressing to some listeners. Please call Lifeline (13 11 14), Queerspace (03 9663 6733), or QLife (1800 184 527) if needed. In this episode, we unpack the intersection of being queer and Muslim with Azlan, a queer Muslim refugee and racial justice advocate for queer people of colour, queer asylum seekers, and queer Muslims. We discuss Queer Ramadhan Social, his production called Queer Asians Anonymous, and being not only a sexual minority but also a racial minority in a predominantly white Australia.We then speak with Bobuq Sayed, social worker, writer, and coordinator of an LGBTIQA+ mentoring program for queer individuals and families, facilitated through Queerspace. We discuss the program's aims, the challenges of queer mental health, and the benefits of mentoring in queer spaces. More information via Queerspace or email [email protected]

In this episode, Frank interviews comic artist Dido J about queer disabled representation in media, the Cripple Punk movement, their publication Stigmata and their art in general.

We hear news items: update on Djab wurrung campaign, Peter Waples Crowe InsideOut exhibition, injustice of a sports austhority banning Caster Semenya (Intersex Human Rights Australia), and RISE's election statement.Iris is then in conversation with Rowan Oliver, artist and filmmaker based in Birraranga/ Narrm, who loves spewing her opinions to the public when given the opportunity. We talk in a range of areas including politics, TERF, her art, activism, and beauty. Also mentioned: Contrapoints.

Frank interviews comic creator and filmmaker David C Mahler.

We hear from Erik on the RISE Queer Project and fundraising dinner. You can donate to RISE here, also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We then hear about Trans Day of Visibility with a speech from Laura at the Melbourne action, and a phone interview with Sid from Trans Action Warrang - Sydney.  Also mentioned: Djab Wurrung Embassy campaign.

On International Trans Day of Visibility, Frank interviews Ruby Susan from Triple Bi-Pass on Joy 94.9 and the Melbourne Bisexual Network as well as Remmy Hooper from the LTSU Queer Department.

We hear about reflections on the International Women's Day rally (f SWERFs and TERFs), and fundraisers: support veteran 3CR broadcasters Robbie Thorpe and Viv Malo, the struggle for Debbing Creek (support WAR), and Sha Gaze You are fortunate card deck project. Shout out to Women's Strike UK.We then hear from the amazing performance artist Weird Alice on drag and much more. Check out Water is Life - First Nations fight for water justice on Earth Matters, and Failure the game show. We hear about the fundraiser for sistergirl Lilly (appeared in an podcast last year), March 23rd, Cross St, Brunswick East.Mention of tweet.