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Paul and Cody welcomed Tony Briffa and Heather Corkhill to tonight’s episode of the I in Us. Specifically, on this episode, the development and recent passing of the long-awaited Victorian Government Intersex Protections Bill on 19 February this year, was discussed.

Tony has been at the forefront of intersex advocacy for decades, and has appeared on several episodes of The I in Us to share her intersex lived experience and years of advocacy. In fact, her extensive advocacy led to the passing of this groundbreaking piece of Victorian Government legislation.  Further, Tony has sat through every hour of debate, and weathered the storm of opposing views.  Plus, she continued to lobby parliamentarians right up until history was finally made, and the Bill was passed.

New to The I in Us, Heather Corkhill is a dedicated human rights and anti-discrimination law and policy specialist. Heather has combined qualifications and experience in law, mediation, and film production.  Especially, she is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and human rights for LGBTIQ+ Australians.  Further, Heather has addressed systemic issues through practical and innovative solutions.

In recent months, Heather has played a pivotal role in the development of the Missing Voice report.  And she continued the years-long contribution of Equality Australia to the development of the Victorian Government Intersex Protections Bill.  She worked on the final stage immediately before the introduction of the Bill to Parliament, and then supported the passage of the Bill into law.

Additional Websites relevant to this inspiring episode: interaction.org.au

 equalityaustralia.org.au

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On this episode Cody and Paul welcomed two friends of the show back to The I in Us, Bonnie Hart and Steph Lum, who were responsible for leading some ground-breaking immersive workshops at two Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) retreats in 2017, which gave rise the publication of an academic paper, “Intersex lived experience: trauma and posttraumatic growth in narratives” (2021), and the publishing of a wonderful book, “Unspoken”, in 2023.

At the workshops participants were invited to contribute anonymous reflections, writings, drawings and letters to their past or future self, parents, friends, lovers, doctors… or anyone who has had a significant role in an aspect of their life as someone with an intersex variation. Similarly, parents, carers, partners and family members of someone who has an intersex variation, were invited to a write a letter to their past self or future self, their child as a younger or older person, their partner or lovers, their child’s doctors…or anyone who played a significant role in an aspect of their journey supporting someone with an intersex variation.

In addition to discussing this unparalleled project, we also learned how members of the intersex community can contribute to the next publication, Unspoken 2. https://interaction.org.au/resource/unspoken-a-collection-of-untold-intersex-stories/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVFmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTeHBOSm5aaUFjMWl0aHJzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhzqJFdhvIqgnMaLyLUBvNMbe0CwwnLEPE1n3jIKmsndB7epGqqfl0ZZkF8A_aem_jJd0BBnIx1HgZ_9gG-UBYQ

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Paul and Cody were delighted to welcome the chair of the Dutch Klinefelter Association (DKA), Alfred Jonker, to the show.

Alfred learned he has XXY sex chromosomes at the age of 32 while trying to have a family. And since 2014 has been at the forefront of sex chromosome and intersex medical and human rights advocacy in the Netherlands.  Also internationally.

Alfred actively champions the interests of DKA members, with a focus on strengthening partnerships with Dutch, European, and international (patient) organisations.  Alfred promotes and supports scientific and practice-oriented research; builds and maintains long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. He contributes to his organisation, promoting the visibility of his community and making a demonstrable difference to the lives of DKA members, with a service-oriented and collaborative approach,

Alfred is also the driving force behind the Netherlands organisation Diversity of Sexual Development Together/Intersex, and is an ambassador and member of the advisory board of the Chromodiversity Foundation.

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Paul and Cody welcomed the show’s two most supportive and dedicated international listeners:  Aces Fox, and Aces’ non-binary daughter Dakota.  Aces is a return guest to The I in Us and Dakota has joined the show for the first time. So, Paul and Cody had two Foxes in the House, well, the studio.   The first ever weekly US based FM K-pop radio show was discussed during the show.  Further, this K-Pop radio show was created and produced by Aces and hosted by Dakota.

Indeed, your hosts and their guests’ stars were already aligned.  Aces was a training Olympic athlete, so Paul and Cody also discussed the recent IOC guideline change through the lens of Aces’ lived experiences as an intersex elite athlete.

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Paul and Cody welcome Margie McCumstie to this episode of The I in Us.  Margie is the InterAction for Health and Human Rights Training and Communications Coordinator in Australia.   They highlight the inaugural intersex women and non-binary retreat, plus her whirlwind, ten-day trip to New York.

Margie participated in Outright International’s Advocacy Week off-site events.  These events are associated with the Seventieth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).  The event featured a session on the rights of intersex people, particularly women.  CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body which exclusively promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women.  Outright International  invited Margie to attend this event which testifies the place Australia and InterAction holds internationally in respect to intersex rights.

In conclusion, Margie shared, “It was such an honour to participate in the first-ever intersex side-event inside the UN Headquarters in New York as part of 70th Commission on the Status of Women.”

Enjoy listening to this great episode..

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The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been held in Sydney every year since 1978.  Notably,  the event has now become a colourful and joyous celebration of all things LGBTIQA+. This year, Mardi Gras was held on Saturday 28 February.  Additionally, Mardi Gras saw the return of Australia’s intersex community.  Plus, this is the first time they have marched since 2018.  Besides, Intersex representatives travelled from across Australia and marched and danced along to the cheers of onlookers.  They sported the wonderful intersex flag inspired attire and caps, inviting everyone to join the wave of change for intersex rights.

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Intersex hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome international intersex advocate Crystal Hendricks to The I in Us.

Crystal Hendricks (she/her) is a queer intersex feminist and human rights defender.  Crystal has been at the forefront of advocating for policy change for intersex people.  She currently serves as the Sex Characteristics Programme Officer at ILGA World. In addition, she formally worked as the Intersex Programme Officer at Iranti, a regional organisation based in South Africa, as well as the Acting Administrator for Intersex South Africa.  She is also a former Rainbow Advocacy Fellowship scholar.

With over seven years of experience in intersex advocacy, Crystal’s work is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring that intersex people can freely exercise their rights and freedoms. Her passion lies in placing intersex issues at the forefront of policy discussions and ensuring that intersex voices lead the conversations that shape their lives.

Please enjoy this wonderful, thought-provoking and heart-felt show

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On this episode of The I in Us Cody and Paul welcomed Mauro Cabral Grinspan to the JOY airwaves.  From Brussels in Belgium, Mauro is a highly respected and awarded international intersex and transgender advocate, researcher, and writer.

Born in Argentina, Mauro was involved in diverse initiatives at the national, regional, and international level since 2005.  Thus including co-founding the Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE) in 2009. As its Co-Director until 2017, and Executive Director until 2022, Mauro coordinated international initiatives on trans and intersex depathologisation at the World Health Organization.  In addition, he participated in the elaboration and revision of several international reports, including WHO’s “Sexual health, human rights, and the law.  Also, Mauro contributed to the drafting and passing of the Argentine Gender Identity Law and co-authored the Argentine Bill on the Comprehensive Protection on Sex Characteristics.

In January 2024 Mauro was appointed the Principal Consultant and Project Coordinator of a new international depathologisation project led by Australia’s own InterAction for Health and Human Rights

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On the returning episode of The I in Us for 2026 Paul and Cody welcomed Stephanie Summers. Stephanie is an Australian intersex community member, LGBTQIA+ field umpire and athlete Stephanie Summers to the JOY 94.9 airwaves.

During Melbourne’s Midsumma Carnival (Sunday 18 Jan 2026) Stephanie reluctantly approached the InterAction/IPSA information marque and bravely disclosed to Bonnie, Kylie and Gwen that she is intersex. When I returned from a wander Stephanie, a 47XXY individual from Melbourne was introduced to me, and within the shortest time, Stephanie felt comfortable to open up to us all.

Growing up wasn’t easy nor good for Stephanie as both her mother’s and father’s sides of her family didn’t accept how she was born, and who she is. But now Stephanie has found her accepting, supportive intersex family and she shares her perspective on being intersex and her experiences as an elite athlete on this wonderful show.

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