The Informer

After entering administration the Star Observer was recently saved thanks to the intervention of Lawrence Gibbons. We ask Lawrence about why the Star matters, and what he’s planning for it.  

Nicholas from the Informer team talks with American-based trans filmmaker Ash Coyote about the new furry documentary YouTube series The Fandom.

Vincentcare recently obtained a Rainbow Tick accreditation while also opening new Ozanam House, crisis and housing for people experiencing homelessness. We spoke with Jack Tomlins from Vincent Care and Damian, a volunteer about their experiences

Switchboard CEO Joe Ball on self care and how to survive emotional debates and look after yourself in the age of social media.

Lee Carnie from Equality Australia discusses why some people think the ALP might be dropping the LGBTIQ acronym (they’re not) and why they support a religious discrimination law and how that can help LGBTIQ Australians.

Queerstories is a book and podcast talking about their stories. This episode features Jacob Thomas’s work on LGBTIQ mental health. We also talk to Drummond Street services CEO Karen Field about the recent QueerSpace survey findings.

Content warning: The first part of this podcast discusses mental health and suicide. If you are in crisis or would like support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

There’s a lot of debate about freedom of speech in Australia at the moment, but it’s not just about religion. Executive Producer Toby Halligan discusses some of the other issues that aren’t getting much attention.

Content warning – this episode has a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know are in crisis, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 42.

What’s the impact of Israel Folau’s words on young people?

NZ Labour MP Louisa Wall talks about the Israel Folau affair from a New Zealand perspective.

Father Rod Bower from the Central Coast talks about the Bible passages at the heart of the Israel Folau affair and what’s motivating the Australian Christian Lobby in this controversy.

The recent Queerspace survey from Drummond Street Services looks at what’s driving an increase of LGBTIQ people accessing mental health services. Karen Field, Drummond Street CEO, joins us to share the findings.