Queer to Air

It's the last episode of 'Queer to Air' so we are all back for one last word

We talk to three young people about

We talk to someone from an older generation to talk about what it was like coming out in the past, and what issues they see in the community currently. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

We talk to three young people about medically transitioning and hormones. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

We talk to someone who was born during the second world war, to discuss what it was like for the previous generation to live as part of the LGBTIQ+ community. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

We talk about the real reasons why LGBTIQ+ have a higher rate of mental health issues, our experiences and what people can be doing to protect themselves from risk factors. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

We are joined by two people working for Transfolk of WA as we discuss the services they provide, and Kelsey talks about their identity of being non-binary. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We are back to discuss body image, but this time from the perspective of three young LGBTIQ+ women. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are struggling with body image or an eating disorder: The Butterfly foundation [1800 33 4673 / www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

Three young people join the panel to discuss how being LGBTIQ+ has intersected with their experiences of living with a disability. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We discuss our experiences with seeking help, both positive and negative, and give insight into what we have learned about reaching out for help. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We are back to discuss one young persons excellent coming out story, and we address some of the most commonly asked questions regarding coming out. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] For support with coming out, you can visit our website [www.freedom.org.au/coming-out] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We discuss our experiences with being in queer relationships, including what we know now that we wish we had known then! Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We talk to someone from Q Life, a phone and online counselling service specifically for the LGBTIQ+ community, and discuss the pros and cons of accessing support via those methods. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

The Queer to Air team go through all of the coping strategies that we do in an attempt to keep ourselves happy and healthy, especially when we are struggling. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

The Queer to Air team discuss when our coping strategies ended up causing more harm than good, and how to evaluate if a coping strategy is good for you. We also chuck in some great positive coping strategies, and we have another podcast coming up! Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

We're back to discuss coming out, but this time around we are discussing how we came out to our friends, and what we need to consider when you are thinking of coming out. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] For support with coming out, you can visit our website [www.freedom.org.au/coming-out] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

Queer to Air welcomes a representative from Headspace to talk about what services Headspace can provide, the benefits of accessing their service and how to set boundaries with your friend when you're struggling with your own mental health. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]

The Queer to Air team discuss body image, masculinity, self esteem and what we can be doing to start feeling better about our bodies and feeling less pressure to look/feel a certain way. If you are struggling with body image or an eating disorder: The Butterfly foundation [1800 33 4673 / www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au] Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

The Queer to Air panel discuss cultural diversity and how that can significantly impact on our experiences as young queer people. Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

The Queer to Air team discuss the Freedom Centre, a drop in space for young LGBTIQ+ people in Perth WA Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you. Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / freedom.org.au]

On the 1st episode of Queer to Air, we discuss how we came out to our families! Tell us what you think by filling in our evaluation [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/queertoair] For support with coming out, you can visit our website [https://www.freedom.org.au/coming-out] If you are in crisis right now, there are services out there that can help you: Lifeline [13 11 14 / www.lifeline.org.au] Kids Help Line [1800 55 1800 / www.kidshelpline.com.au] Suicide Call Back Service [1300 659 467 / www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au] Headspace [headspace.org.au / headspace.org.au/eheadspace] Q Life [1800 184 527 / www.qlife.org.au] Freedom Centre [9228 0354 / www.freedom.org.au]