The Informer

On this episode of The Informer we look back at the first Mardi Gras protest 40 years ago as we look past that night, and the continuing activism and protest we don’t hear about.

We head to Tel Aviv for Tel Aviv Pride and hear the diversity of what pride means to a country whose government use the LGBTI community to improve its reputation while doing nothing to make their lives better.

And we find out how you can nominate someone to have a Pride Seat dedicated to them in Sydney’s inner west.

This episode of The Informer aired on 27th June & was hosted by Tom Morgan.

Do you know what the next big thing is?

Applications are now open for Australia’s premier LGBTQI creative writing competition, The Outstanding LGBTI short story competition, giving an opportunity to share experiences from around the country.

Dean Arcuri speaks with Teresa Savage from the Outstanding LGBTI short story competition.

If you have a story or idea you would like to write, head to oustandingstories.net for more details.

Entries close Saturday the 1st of September.

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

Have you ever been a part of a clinical trial?

In order to find a cure for HIV, science and society need to work together.

For decades, people living with HIV have been at the centre of trying to find a cure for the disease, and people who are impacted by the disease have been stepping forward and participating in clinical research.

There’s still a long way to go before a HIV cure becomes a reality, and we will need some breakthroughs in the science as well as the testing of people living with HIV.

In the early days of the epidemic when people living with HIV signed up to test potential new drugs and treatments, HIV was a death sentence, and participating in these trials was as much about your own survival, as combating the disease world-wide.

Today, participating in clinical trials and research surrounding HIV means something a little bit different.

The Informer’s Ian Muchamore has signed up to participate in a clinical trial, and thanks to the Doherty Institute and their Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic, Ian shares with us his experience as part of the Viva Study.

The first thing Ian has to do is meet with Clinical Nurse Julie Silver, as he takes part in the study which tests if a high dose of Vitamin D can impact HIV that affects the body.

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

The Herald Sun & John Masanauskas have The Coming Back Out Ball in their sights after the City of Melbourne approved a $75,000 grant for the night, celebrating gay elders and honouring the sacrifices they have made to give us the equality we have today.

Citing Councilor Beverley Pinder,

“I don’t know how many times you come out,”.

“Do you come out once, or several times every year?

“I’m confused about that.”

With Pinder stating, “With so many other priorities, including childcare and homelessness, I feel that $75,000 for a ball is not good use of ratepayers’ money,” even though the event was supported by the City of Melbourne.

So what is the Coming Back Out Ball about, and why is it so important?

Now on The Informer we speak to one of the organisers after last year’s Coming Back Out Ball as well as Catherine Barrett about the importance of not only supporting and listening to our LGBTI elders, but giving them the space to live their lives as who they are, a luxury that wasn’t afforded to many of them.

Coming Back Out Ball photo by Bryony Jackson

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

LGBTI elders and allies came together last year for the Coming Back Out Ball, where elders came back out of the closet, standing tall and celebrating living their queer lives proudly.

With the City of Melbourne approving funding a $75,000 grant for the ball again this year, the Herald Sun has run an article yesterday sighting certain councillor’s objections to the event, so on this episode we will revisit last year’s Coming Back Out Ball, as we acknowledge the privileges we have today because of the sacrifices of our LGBT elders who were never afforded the safe rights and comforts.

We take you behind the scenes in a Clinical Trial to combat HIV and find out what it is like to when you volunteer to be poked and prodded, and with entries open for the Outstanding LGBTI short story competition, we let you know how you could be the Next Big Thing in queer creative writing.

Coming Back Out Ball photo by Bryony Jackson.

This episode of The Informer aired on JOY 94.9 on Tuesday 26th June & was hosted by Tom Morgan

The Herald Sun & John Masanauskas have The Coming Back Out Ball in their sights after the City of Melbourne approved a $75,000 grant for the night, celebrating gay elders and honouring the sacrifices they have made to give us the equality we have today.

Citing Councilor Beverley Pinder,

“I don’t know how many times you come out,”.

“Do you come out once, or several times every year?

“I’m confused about that.”

With Pinder stating, “With so many other priorities, including childcare and homelessness, I feel that $75,000 for a ball is not good use of ratepayers’ money,” even though the event was supported by the City of Melbourne.

So what is the Coming Back Out Ball about, and why is it so important?

Now on The Informer we speak to one of the organisers after last year’s Coming Back Out Ball as well as Catherine Barrett about the importance of not only supporting and listening to our LGBTI elders, but giving them the space to live their lives as who they are, a luxury that wasn’t afforded to many of them.

Coming Back Out Ball photo by Bryony Jackson

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

LGBTI elders and allies came together last year for the Coming Back Out Ball, where elders came back out of the closet, standing tall and celebrating living their queer lives proudly.

With the City of Melbourne approving funding a $75,000 grant for the ball again this year, the Herald Sun has run an article yesterday sighting certain councillor’s objections to the event, so on this episode we will revisit last year’s Coming Back Out Ball, as we acknowledge the privileges we have today because of the sacrifices of our LGBT elders who were never afforded the safe rights and comforts.

We take you behind the scenes in a Clinical Trial to combat HIV and find out what it is like to when you volunteer to be poked and prodded, and with entries open for the Outstanding LGBTI short story competition, we let you know how you could be the Next Big Thing in queer creative writing.

Coming Back Out Ball photo by Bryony Jackson.

This episode of The Informer aired on JOY 94.9 on Tuesday 26th June & was hosted by Tom Morgan

Do you know what the next big thing is?

Applications are now open for Australia’s premier LGBTQI creative writing competition, The Outstanding LGBTI short story competition, giving an opportunity to share experiences from around the country.

Dean Arcuri speaks with Teresa Savage from the Outstanding LGBTI short story competition.

If you have a story or idea you would like to write, head to oustandingstories.net for more details.

Entries close Saturday the 1st of September.

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

Have you ever been a part of a clinical trial?

In order to find a cure for HIV, science and society need to work together.

For decades, people living with HIV have been at the centre of trying to find a cure for the disease, and people who are impacted by the disease have been stepping forward and participating in clinical research.

There’s still a long way to go before a HIV cure becomes a reality, and we will need some breakthroughs in the science as well as the testing of people living with HIV.

In the early days of the epidemic when people living with HIV signed up to test potential new drugs and treatments, HIV was a death sentence, and participating in these trials was as much about your own survival, as combating the disease world-wide.

Today, participating in clinical trials and research surrounding HIV means something a little bit different.

The Informer’s Ian Muchamore has signed up to participate in a clinical trial, and thanks to the Doherty Institute and their Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic, Ian shares with us his experience as part of the Viva Study.

The first thing Ian has to do is meet with Clinical Nurse Julie Silver, as he takes part in the study which tests if a high dose of Vitamin D can impact HIV that affects the body.

This segment aired on 26th June 2018 on JOY 94.9

LGBTI elders and allies came together last year for the Coming Back Out Ball, where elders came back out of the closet, standing tall and celebrating living their queer lives proudly.

With the City of Melbourne approving funding a $75,000 grant for the ball again this year, the Herald Sun has run an article yesterday sighting certain councillor’s objections to the event, so on this episode we will revisit last year’s Coming Back Out Ball, as we acknowledge the privileges we have today because of the sacrifices of our LGBT elders who were never afforded the safe rights and comforts.

We take you behind the scenes in a Clinical Trial to combat HIV and find out what it is like to when you volunteer to be poked and prodded, and with entries open for the Outstanding LGBTI short story competition, we let you know how you could be the Next Big Thing in queer creative writing.

Coming Back Out Ball photo by Bryony Jackson.

This episode of The Informer aired on JOY 94.9 on Tuesday 26th June & was hosted by Tom Morgan