Podcasts about midsumma

Tamzyn and Macca talk to Minister Vicki Ward, Trans day of visibility, Rainbow Libraries toolkit- Changes to vilification laws-Midsumma season and Victoria's Pride Street Party-LGBTIQA+ Organisational Development Grants The post Saturday, 29th, March, 2025: Minister Vicki Ward, Minister for Equality; Trans day of visibility, Rainbow Libraries toolkit-Victoria's Pride Street Party-LGBTIQA+ appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Ben and Macca talk to Simon Ruth, CEO Thorn Harbour Health. They discuss Thorne Habour Heatth's Midsumma–what they have planned for ChillOut Festival and the most recent update on MPox... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 15th, February 2025: Simon Ruth, CEO Thorne Harbour Health, Midsumma, ChillOut Festival, HIV/AIDs and MPOX Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

With Melbourne's Midsumma in full swing and Sydney's Mardi Gras just around the corner, there's another dazzling event lighting up the queer community—a brand-new sitcom podcast, Friends of Dorothy! This... LEARN MORE The post Breakfast with Friends of Dorothy – A Retro Queer Sitcom Comes to Life! ✨ appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Dee Mason catches up with Natalie Bassingthwaite currently staring in Shirley Valentine at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, who teases a potential return of the Rogue Traders some 20 years since the... LEARN MORE The post So here it comes the sound of drums… Nat Bass, Midsumma, Ali Ferrier, SunSmart and Minus18. appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Join Triana, Dave and a suite of special guests as we call the action and present a very special broadcast for Midsumma Pride March 2025 The post JOY's Midsumma Pride March 2025 Broadcast appeared first on JOY Community Highlights.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This episode of Doin' Time discusses commemorations for the Myall Creek Massacre, Melbourne's recent Invasion Day march, and the ban on police attending the Midsumma pride March.

Joan Nestle is a living icon. At 84 years of age her contributions to LGBTIQ+ communities have been numerous and immensely significant. She co-founded both the Gay Academic Union and the Lesbian Herstory Archives in New York, wrote seminal works such as A Restricted Country and A Persistent Desire and to this day, continues her work as an advocate and activist. Joan is part of the extraordinary line-up at this year's Midsumma writers' event, Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling, which features a line-up of some of Australia's most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ women (trans and non-binary inclusive). 2025 line-up includes MC Sarah Ward, Joan Nestle, Mama Alto, Sez, Hana Assafiri, and Isobel Morphy-Walsh. For more information and to get tickets go to the Midsumma page here Please note, this episode of Well Well Well contains sensitive content.

Macca and Paul are joined live on air by Commander Adrian Healy, Victoria Police, Midsumma Pride March, Vic Pol Involvement, as they discuss the the controversy and what occurred in... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 25th, January 2025: CMR Adrian Healy, Victoria Police, Midsumma Pride March, Vic Pol Involvement appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

  Macca and Paul talk to Son Vivienne, as they discuss New ruling In case of Giggle vs Tickle, Midsumma Ruling The Giggle for Girls app was developed by Grover... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 25th, January 2025: Son Vivienne, Trans Gender Victoria. New ruling In case of Giggle vs Tickle, Midsumma Ruling appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of the 2025 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival which is now in its 32nd year in Sydney from February 13 to... LEARN MORE The post Queer Mardi Gras Film Festival 2025 with Lisa Rose plus ‘Love Rewind' encore for Midsumma 2025 appeared first on Out Takes.

Macca and Paul talk to Midsumma CEO, Karen Bryant,  about the controversial issue of Vic Police attending march and emergency services wearing uniforms in the march. The post Saturday, 25th, January 2025: Karen Bryant, CEO Midsumma-Vic Pol Attendance 2025 Pride March appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 27th of January 2025. On today's show:- On Tuesday last week, Midsumma announced trial for this year's march in which participants would not be allowed to wear formal uniforms. Armed security have also been banned from joining groups marching. In response to the decision, Victoria Police announced that its members would not march. Midsumma's announcement follows a community effort organised in part by No Police At Pride. To hear more about the effort as well as the coverage of the announcement, Rob spoke with co-organiser of the No Police At Pride campaign, Wailwan/Wiradjuri man Frank Gafa.- Closing speeches from yesterday's Invasion Day rally by Uncle Robbie Thorpe, Uncle Gary Foley, and Samara Fernandez-Brown- An excerpt fom the "Peoples History of Australia" Podcast, Ep 19, entitled "Jobs for women! Fighting sexism at the Port Kembla steelworks" where we hear Diana Covell (founding member of the historic "Jobs for Women" Campaign and former steelworker at BHP's Port Kembla Steelworks) discussing  the background to the fight against the company's management, who systematically discriminated against women. Listen to more episodes of Peoples History of Australia at http://www.peopleshistory.com.au/Songs played: Blak Britney - Miss Kaninna [https://misskaninna.bandcamp.com/track/blak-britney-2]a c a b - dumb fucks [https://dumbfucks.bandcamp.com/track/a-c-a-b-2]Midnight Blues - Emily Wurramurra 

Ziegfeld Boy Josh Sanders discusses De-Nuded, a double bill with Mama Alto's De-Flowered at Chapel Off Chapel for Midsumma, February 7 & 8.  Midsumma Festival - Ziegfeld Boy: De-Nuded  Midsumma Festival - Mama Alto: De-Flowered

Police won't march in Melbourne's 2025 Midsumma Pride March.  Activist Frank Gafa discusses the decision.

** ប៉ូលិសរដ្ឋវិចថូរៀនិយាយថា ពួកគេនឹងមិនចូលរួមក្នុងការហែក្បួន Midsummaទេ។ ** លោកប្រធានាធិបតីដូណាល់ ត្រាំ ព្រលយកាលបរិច្ឆេទនៅដើមខែកុម្ភៈសម្រាប់ពន្ធគយដែលបានស្នើឡើង ។ ** អាជ្ញាធរម៉ិកស៊ិចកូកំពុងសាងសង់ជំរកតង់ធំៗ នៅក្នុងទីក្រុងព្រំដែនត្រៀមទទួលជនចំណាកស្រុកនិរទេសចេញពីអាម៉េរិក។

Midsumma Festival CEO Karen Bryant joined Jacqui Felgate to chat about Victoria Police's decision not to march in this year's pride festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Midsumma special episode of Talking Vision as we feature two interviews from the live outside broadcast which took place as part of Midsumma Carnival Day on 19 January at the Alexandra Gardens. You'll hear from Sam Colley and Karan Nagrani as they interview trans disabled theatre all rounder Oliver Ayres, then later on Conrad Browne and Tess Herbert catch up with Anastasia Lee, board member at the Victorian Pride Centre.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midsumma Festival is back in 2025 with an explosion of queer events that centre around hidden and mainstream queer culture, involving local, interstate, and international artists including a fantastic range... LEARN MORE The post Spotlight on the 2025 Midsumma Movie Program appeared first on Out Takes.

Nevena and Macca are joined live on air by Simon Ruth. CEO Thorne Harbour Health, Update. As they discuss health, HIV/AIDS and MPOX update as well as Midsumma updates. The post Saturday 18th, January, 2025: Simon Ruth. CEO Thorne Harbour Health, Update appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

On this exciting episode of Queering The Air we were thrilled to welcome back our co-host Sasja, making her first appearance in the studio this year. While our beloved co-host Seena could not be with us to work commitments, she was far from forgotten, having made a music request for our listeners.Aunty Mads and Sasja dove into some important discussions, including the involvement of police at the Midsumma Pride March. They also discussed recent suggestions that Midsumma be boycotted, and the recent decision from a key trans organisation to refrain from participating in the Midsumma Pride March.Then Madison let loose on a speech made by advance humanoid bot known as Zuckerberg, to discuss the apparent underlying implications for the trans community of Meta's latest policy statement.MusicKrush Groove Girls, Sigue Sigue SputnikAngkat, MimiflyEau D'Bedroom Dancing, Le TigreCommunity Events:Euphoria Social and Cassidy La Creme Present: The Big Camp Countdown, tickets $35 – $40, Bookings at Midsumma Festival - THE BIG CAMP COUNTDOWN!, at the Theatrette in Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda on 24 January 2025. Doors Open: 7:30 pm, Countdown Begins: 8:00 pm. An 18+ Event, drinks available at bar pricesDarabin City Council and 3CR present the Launch Picnic of the Queer Histories, Queer Futures Podcast. Event is free. Thursday, February 6 · 6 - 8pm; 260 Sydney Road Brunswick 

Madison Moffat & Sasja Sydek introducing their new collective, Trans Justice Alliance Victoria, and their urgent public letter of demand to VicPol to stop attending Midsumma Festival.You can listen to Madison and Sasja on Queering The Air on 3CR every Sunday from 3-4pm, or head to 3cr.org.au/queeringtheair for all their previous episodes. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker & Samantha Floreani on Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism: We listen to an episode of Women on the Line that was first aired in 2022 named Digital Rights under Surveillance Capitalism which was conducted by Priya Kunjan . This episode is ever relevant in the era of chat gpt. Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker is a Nyungar technologist and digital rights activist who serves on the board of Electronic Frontiers Australia. Samantha Floreani is a digital rights activist and writer living on unceded Wurundjeri land.  You can listen to the full talk here: https://www.3cr.org.au/womenontheline/episode/digital-rights-under-surveillance-capitalism   Bree Ahrens from Environmental Centre NT speaking about the effects of Fracking in the Betaloo Basin. You can learn more about ECNT's work here : https://www.ecnt.org.au/  Songs:Gotta be strong by Warumpi BandPrembeshwa by Trio MioRedfern Girl by Glen Skuthorpe

Melbourne's pride festival, Midsumma, is just around the corner! Jack and Cal hear about the Gay, Bisexual, Queer + Community Periodic Survey from its coordinator, Tex McKenzie. Conference and Events Coordinator Chiron Hooson also joins us to discuss Thorne Harbour's presence at the festival this year. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at thorneharbour.org and in South Australia at samesh.org.au.

Nevena and Paul talk to Karen Bryant, CEO of Midsumma @midsumma updates us on the festival and the date change of Melbourne Pride as well as what else happening for the festival in... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 21st, December, 2024: Karen Bryant, CEO Midsumma appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Richard Watts OAM reporting for SmartArts! As always, he's here to give you an inside look into the fabulous people behind all of the brilliant goings-on of Naarm's flourishing art scene. Let's go!Amid the housing crisis, Midsumma's CEO Karen Bryant is on the hunt for office space. The festival is Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences. So, got a spare 200m sq space for a few legendary creatives? Get in touch: admin@midsumma.org.au What do you know about Romeo & Julie? You read that right. Director Kamarra Bell-Wykes and actor Damon Baudin are in the studio to tell us about the Red Stitch production of Romeo & Julie which has previews 20 - 23 July, and is showing for Season 24 July - 18 August. Opera Australia's staging of Breaking the Waves is coming to Hamer Hall, at the Arts Centre Melbourne on Friday July 26. To tell us all about the opera based on Lars von Trier's 1996 film is Jennifer Black, Lead Soprano, who plays the role of Bess.Queer artist and performer Tristan Meecham has a new gig hosting the Arts Centre Melbourne audio series ‘Queering the Collection' available to listen to now here (spotify) and here (itunes)Plus, art world figure Melissa Loughnan has been appointed by Melbourne Art Fair as Fair Director for 2025 and beyond. Hear her speak about her future vision for the Fair and what the opportunity means to her.And of course, Anne-Marie Peard, is in for her Theatre Review round-up.

Acknowledgement of Country // Headlines // 7:10am Jan Bartlett spoke with PHD Candidate Sasha Gillies-Lekakis about the US blockade and sanctions on Cuba in the aftermath of COVID-19. Hear the full interview via 3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday. More info on the economic crisis in Cuba via The Conversation. 7.30am Fiona York of Raise The Roof spoke with Andrew Rogers from Val's Ageing and Aged Care and Housing for the Aged Action Group's (HAAG) Committee of Management, about Midsumma, issues for older LGBTI people, and Rainbows Don't Fade with Age, their 3CR radio show. 7.45am James Whitmore spoke to Stefan Andrews of the Great Southern Reef Foundation, about the reef's threat of marine heatwaves, with extreme water temperatures occurring off the coast of Victoria and Tasmania.  Hear the entire interview by heading to 3cr.org.au/radioblue.  8.00am Camp Sovereignty upcoming events. Listen back to interviews, commentary, and updates about Camp Sovereignty since it's re-establishment on January 26, 2024 via 3cr.org.au/campsovereignty2024 8.10am Michele spoke with Sonia Randhawa, Country Lead Sortition Foundation, co-founder of the Coalition of Everyone, and Wednesday Breakfast presenter, about democratic innovation, citizen's assemblies and their impacts, and her forum at an upcoming XR event this Friday. Register for the event happening Fri 15 Mar,  9 - 11am. 8.20 am Community Announcements // Songs //Widfire / ShygirlJustice / TootArdThe Definition of Love / NaavikaramNasak / Clarissa Bitar & Nabil Bitar  

As the curtain comes down on Melbourne's annual celebration of Pride, the Midsumma festival, and goes up to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – it's a good time... LEARN MORE The post What Pride Means Today appeared first on World Wide Wave.

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//Last week, a group of anti-pinkwashing and anti-Midsumma comunity members protested against Vic police's involvement in the annual Pride March, and in the corporatised, capitalist and violent foundations of Midsumma. Priya from Thursday Breakfast spoke with Amber about what queer and trans resistance and community care looks like.Sonia interviewed Associate Prof Sharyn Davies, about the Indonesian polls happening today... and in keeping, we'll have a song by classic Indonesian folk singer Iwan Fals, 'Surat buat wakil rakyat' or letter to our MPs, about the need for politicians to put the needs of the people first - and not go to sleep on the job. It was written in 1987, but is still sadly relevant todayAmo speaks at the Gadigal-sydney Palestine rally, Jan 27, about his experiences as a Nakba survivor.Andy and Cam speak with Dr Nicole Nguyen about her books Terrorism On Trial and Suspect Communities. This is an excerpt of a longer segment, for full interview, head to 3cr.org.au/yeahnahpasaran or you can listen to Yeah Nah Pasaran! every Thursday from 4:30 to 5 pm. Songs:Three Generations by Rafeef ZiadahUntil we're all free by  BVT, Jafar, Zeadala, Kid Pharaoh, ChillCheney, L-FRESH The LION, DOBBY, Sereen, Big Rigs & J Lute (Dem Mob)​, Maissa, MC Trey, Sara Sale7 & Zeadala​, Moe Omran, Najah Haidar, Ali Samman, Dema & Wejdan Shamala​, Chandler Connell, Feras Shaheen, Gabriela Quinsacara, Zain El-Roubaei & Rafiko (darbouka)//Surat Buat Wakil Rakyat or letter to our MPs by classic Indonesian folk singer Iwan FalsNasak by Clarissa Bitar  

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Hume For Palestine is a community action group made up of residents of Hume Council, and is currently demanding the immediate closure of a local manufacturer in Campbellfield, Heat Treatment Australia (HTA). The 'defence' department states that HTA provides crucial heat treatment process for components of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, which are being used by the israeli occupation force (IOF) in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. We were joined today by Hume For Palestine member Waseem Razvi to discuss the campaign. Waseem is the founder of Islamic Research + Education Academy and an activist at Alliance Against Islamophobia, which works to challenge Islamophobia, assisting and empowering affected individuals and communities.// Amber, a white queer trans person based in Naarm, caught up with Priya yesterday to talk about autonomous queer and trans resistance against the pinkwashing of cops, corporations and colonialism at pride in the wake of a successful but brutally policed protest against the inclusion of Victoria Police in the annual Midsumma parade last Sunday. At this event, queer and trans community members were violently assaulted by cops at the march, with footage circulating of protestors being slapped and choked by police. Since Sunday, radical queer and trans groups including Queer Killjoys and Trans Queer Solidarity have published some important reflections on exposing pinkwashing and reclaiming queer and trans self-expression from the predatory creep of diversity and inclusion approaches to interconnected forms of systemic violence. RISE have consistently called for a boycott of Midsumma given the festival's pinkwashing of policing, Australia's immigration detention system, and the images of Australia's major political parties - you can read their 2024 statement here. Trust us, our pink dollars are better spent on local initiatives that genuinely support our communities, including Beyond Bricks and Bars, fundraisers organised by Husk Housing Support and on the work that RISE does for queer and trans ex-detainees.// Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji and French writer and performer Laniyuk joins us to continue the conversation started with Phuong on this week's episode of Tuesday Breakfast about the campaign to return Lee Point to Larrakia care. In this interview, Laniyuk and Priya discuss the history of the Australian and US defence forces' militarised occupation of Larrakia Country and serious concerns about government claims about consultation with Larrakia people. Sign the petition to return Lee Point to Larrakia people's care here, and watch some of the storytelling by Larrakia people about their connections to Country and what makes Lee Point so significant here.// Honey joins us with updates from Camp Sovereignty, and we hear a clip of Uncle Robbie speaking during yesterday's live broadcast of Bunjil's Fire from the Camp encouraging folks to come down. Tune in to Bunjil's Fire 11AM-2PM every Wednesday on 3CR 855AM, and head down to Camp Sovereignty at any time at so-called King's Domain.// Songs//Overdrawn - Bumpy//

Thousands of people marched down the streets of St Kilda, south of Melbourne, yesterday for the annual Victorian LGBTQIA+ pride march at Midsumma festival.  Queer and ally police officers were among the marchers, joining the celebration when about 50 people tried to block the officers' way. Some of them were chanting ‘cops kill gays' and there were banners that read ‘no cops at pride', with outward aggression from both sides. The conflict has sparked debate over whether police officers should be permitted in pride marches while in uniform. Diane Minnis is a 78er - which means she was at the very first Mardi Gras march in Sydney in 1978, where many queer people were violently thrown into police vehicles and arrested. On today's afternoon edition of The Briefing, Bension Siebert speaks with Diane about her history, what happened over the weekend, and how to build a better future between the queer community and law enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqui spoke after protests turned violent at Sunday's march. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aurelia St Clair and Rachel Cook discuss Wise Words at the Abbotsford Convent (The Oratory) for Midsumma. 8 February, 6.30 to 8 pm.  Wise Words | Thorne Harbour Health  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.

Formerly known as Go West, Midsumma Westside has been facilitating activities to elevate and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ communities in the west as part of Midsumma since 2010. Over the next... LEARN MORE The post Midsumma Westside is the best-side! appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Fiona and Paul talk to Cerise Howard, Program director, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Midsumma Movies. Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Midsumma Festival Present: The inaugural Midsumma Movies will hit the... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 27th January 2024: Cerise Howard, Program director, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Midsumma Movies appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Picture it, 20 years ago, the battle for the highest grossing film was between Shrek 2, Spiderman 2 & The Incredibles, the best selling album was ‘Confessions' by Usher, and... LEARN MORE The post Dolly Diamond's 20 years of Midsumma at Chapel Off Chapel appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

Queer PHOTO: Ground-breaking LGBTQIA+ showcase taking over Melbourne's West 27 January 2024 – 24 March 2024Sasja and Delsi Moleta, Public Program Producer at Queer PHOTO discussed the upcoming collaboration between Midsumma and PHOTO 2024. This unique event, in partnership with Creative Victoria's Go West program, will feature artist commissions for large-scale outdoor artworks, gallery exhibitions, and an interactive public performance program. The program, titled Queer PHOTO, will highlight both local and international artists and will be held in Footscray, Newport, and Werribee from January 27 to March 24, 2024. As part of both the Midsumma Festival and PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography, Queer PHOTO will showcase the works of 17 artists through 14 exhibitions and 30 interactive events at 7 locations. This initiative aims to turn iconic venues and streets in the West into a gallery of accessible visual artworks created by LGBTQIA+ artists.More Details: https://www.midsumma.org.au/info/queer-photo/ ----------------------- In this episode, our co-host Sasja engaged in an insightful conversation with the members of Queer Arabs Australia about their participation in the upcoming march for Midsumma Festival and Sydney Mardi Gras. This march holds significant importance as it marks the first time Queer Arabs Australia will be marching to showcase their visibility within these celebrated events. Bas, the founder of Queer Arabs Australia, along with Boudi, Yasser, and Michael, joined this discussion, embodying a sense of historical significance as they shared their motivations for participating in the march. Throughout the episode, they articulated their reasons for choosing not to remain silent, instead opting to assert their visibility, pride, and loud presence within the community. This promises to be a conversation that resonates deeply and offers unique perspectives, making it an episode not to be missed.Queer Arabs Australia (Picnic) Saturday 3rd February 13:00 - 18:00Fitzroy Gardens    

Zac Callaghan chats about his show Queer as Flux.  Stages at Theatre Works 30 January to 3 February for Midsumma.  Directed by Leah Mercer.  https://www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/queer-as-flux  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068324356842  3CR broadcasts from the stolen lands of the Kulin Nation.

Melbourne's pride festival, Midsumma, is just around the corner! Jack and Michael chat with Tex about the Gay, Bisexual, Queer + Community Periodic Survey. Most folk complete the survey at the flagship Carnival event, and the results help government departments and health organisations respond to our community's evolving needs. We discuss the No Pride in Racism event, an exploration of the impacts of racism in our LGBTIQ+ communities of colour, culture, and faith. Rachel joins us to talk about Wise Words, featuring a line-up of some of Australia's most prominent and talented intergenerational LGBTIQ+ writers, performers and activists talking about their experiences of what it is to be a queer woman. We're also joined by John Hall to discuss the AIDS Memorial Garden, a treasured resource and place of quiet reflection on the grounds of the old Fairfield Hospital in light of the upcoming AIDS Memorial Garden Walking Tour. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Unions for Palestine Zim Melb Picket II We go to the ppleton docks Footscray just before Christmas where Unions for Palestine were gathered to set up a picket to stop the arrrival of a Zim Ship the Sparrow. The Sparrow had been diverted but the rally continued and we here from a number of people at the rallly here and a speech by Gem Walsh, from the Loud Jew Collective, here.Midsumma 2024 here II Brendan Cooney, Program Manager for Midsumma, spoke to me about the unbelievable and exciting program of events this Midsumma Festival starting on Sunday Jan 21 and going to Sunday 11th February. Housing Australia's Brief here II  Mr. Nathan Dal Bon, Chief Executive Officer, Housing Australia explains how the Federal Government is hoping private investment is going to solve the housing crisis in a speech he gave at the 2023 Economic & Social Outlook Conference. Public Housing Tenants Speak Up here II Now lets turn to part of a chat I had with two long term public housing tenants Lynne and John, both have been active in fighting for a voice for public tenants.

It's Jacob's final show for 2023, and we're doing a big queer music extravagenza highlighting some of the local talent here in Naarm!We speak with Remy Ondrey and Umbra Moon, about their new hit tracks and the arduously awesome process of making music.Samuel Gaskin drops in to share the joy of creating blak and brown queer spaces at AUNTY, performing at Midsumma and World Pride, and introduces some of their hit songs. Fierce performer LION shares with us their new track 'Not Your Fetish'. Songs:Only U In The End by Umbra MoonBlind in Love by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)Temporary Healing by Umbra MoonHaven by Remy Ondrey (exclusive)RECKŌNING by Samuel Gaskin and Piri & PaulaRĀIN by Samuel Gaskin and The MerindasNot Your Fetish by LION  

  This podcast was recorded during the 2023 Midsumma Festival and explores stories of LGBTQ+ service.  Chaired by Midsumma Chief Executive Karen Bryant, listen as current and ex-service members share their experiences in the ADF.  Content warning: Parental guidance is recommended: this audio program contains adult themes and concepts and occasional coarse language. Support: If this program raises any issues for you, feel free to call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Qlife on 1800 184 527. Or please scroll down for additional support services. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of individual contributors and not necessarily the views of the Shrine of Remembrance. Speakers: Midsumma Chief Executive Karen Bryant, Yvonne Sillett, Felix, DEFGLIS Vice President Flight Lieutenant Nathan Howarth, Professor Noah Riseman, Defending with Pride curator Kate Spinks-Colas. Recording: McLean Sound Music: Across the Line - Lone Canyon  Support: If this podcast raises any issues for you, support is available from the following services: QLife Australia's first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. Phone: 1800 184 527 Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service provides policy and community information to gay, lesbian and bisexual, transgender, intersex and non-binary serving and ex-serving members of Defence and their families. Discharged LGBTI Veterans' Association (DVLA) A support and advocacy association for Australian Defence Force personnel, their family and their friends who were adversely impacted by Defence's historic anti-LGBTI policies. Phone 0400 124 213. Thorne Harbour Health provides professional, affordable counselling for members of LGBTIQ+ communities and individuals or couples who are affected by or at risk of HIV. Open Arms Free and confidential, 24/7 national counselling service for Australian veterans and their families, provided through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). Phone: 1800 011 046 Lifeline Suicide and crisis support. Phone: 13 11 14    

At No Pride In Racism LGBTIQA+ community leaders share their thoughts and perspectives on sexualised racism in the community. From fighting stigmatising language on apps and online dating spaces, to responding to micro-aggressions, and fetishisation of racial identities. We are joined by Samuel Gaskin - advocate, performer, and change agent who will be helping our panel navigate the landscape of racism in our community. This panel will share experiences of queer people of colour, culture, and faith. This event is open to people of all racial and cultural backgrounds. Date: Tuesday 7 February, 2023 Time: 6.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Address: Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Register to attend    Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples   

Jacob and Sasja unpacked their best Midsumma slays.A conversation with Eureka, a visual artist about his work in upcoming exhibition 'Men/Still/Shooting' and experincing intimacy as an older gay man.   Midsumma Events: 25th January - 12th Febuary - Men/Still/Shooting 3rd Febuary - First Nations Drag Festival5th Febuary - Midsumma Pride March5th Febuary - Euphoria Social Viewing & After Party 7th Febuary - No Pride in Racism11th Febuary - Aunty 12th Febuary - Victoria's Pride Street Party What's on at Midsumma Songs Track:Believe by CherRay of Lights by MadonnaPositions by Ariana Grande 

Thorne Harbour Health is once again presenting Wise Words - A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling, featuring some of Australia's most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ writers, performers and activists talking about their experiences at queer women (trans and non-binary inclusive). Archer Magazine's Amy Middleton joins the program to discuss her formative years developing a passion for storytelling, ferret advocacy through journalism, and what we can expect at Wise Words on Thursday February 9 during Midsumma. Date: Thursday 9 February, 2023 Time: 6.00p.m. – 7.30p.m. Address: Victorian Pride Centre Theatrette, 79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Register to attend    Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michael, Cal, Rachel, Jacinta & Jack Email wellwellwell@joy.org.au thorneharbour.org Well Well Well is produced on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples   

Melbourne is marking the 35th birthday of its annual Midsumma Festival, celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community in Victoria. - เทศกาล Midsumma งานเฉลิมฉลองของชุมชน LGBTQI+ ในรัฐวิกตอเรีย จัดขึ้นในเมลเบิร์นเป็นปีที่ 35 เป็นงานที่จัดทั่วรัฐและจะกินเวลาหลายสัปดาห์ งานนี้เป็นเครื่องเตือนใจให้เคารพและยอมรับในความแตกต่าง รวมถึงร่วมรณรงค์หยุดการกีดกัน

What happens when you invite seven children from Rainbow Families to create a show? You end up with a disco koala, a wildebeest, a farting unicorn and a fairy that can freeze tickle monsters all co-habiting in a very tall, yet tiny Rainbow Tree. Michael and Rachel chat with Sarah, who listeners may know as their alter ego Yana Alana. Sarah shares with us about this playful, imaginative and interactive comedy show of live original songs produced with show partner Bec from Fat Fruit. Find out more about Rainbow Fruit on the Midsumma website https://www.midsumma.org.au/whats-on/events/the-rainbow-tree-by-fat-fruit-melbourne/   MARCH WITH US AT THE 2023 PRIDE MARCH IN OUR 40th YEAR! Thorne Harbour Health is turning 40 years young and we are kicking things off with our biggest pride march EVER! With the theme, WE ARE FAMILY, Thorne Harbour Health invites you, your family and friends to march with us and show your PRIDE! We will be debuting the biggest pride flag ever seen this side of the hemisphere, spanning a whopping thirty plus metres to marchthrough the streets of Melbourne! Along with other special bits and pieces, this will be our most spectacular pride entry ever to be seen and we would love you to join us! Everyone that marches with us will be provided with a Thorne Harbour Health commemorative 40th anniversary t-shirt, a commemorative pin and be treated to a special fully catered picnic in Catani Gardens. We have lots of special things planned for this history making march, so stay tuned and register now! REGISTER TO MARCH WITH US  https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/MP7CZgTv  

Michael and Rachel welcome back in incomparable Tex McKenzie to the show! After being sorely missed as a regular feature of the Well Well Well team, and the Thorne Harbour Health team more broadly - Tex is back for a limited time only to help us navigate the Gay Community Periodic Survey(and also the Women's Survey) which are both back for a Midsumma season to help us better understand the health and wellbeing of our community. We discuss who the survey is for, and who it serves - and changes that help us navigate emerging issues like COVID and MPOX.   MARCH WITH US AT THE 2023 PRIDE MARCH IN OUR 40th YEAR! Thorne Harbour Health is turning 40 years young and we are kicking things off with our biggest pride march EVER! With the theme, WE ARE FAMILY, Thorne Harbour Health invites you, your family and friends to march with us and show your PRIDE! We will be debuting the biggest pride flag ever seen this side of the hemisphere, spanning a whopping thirty plus metres to marchthrough the streets of Melbourne! Along with other special bits and pieces, this will be our most spectacular pride entry ever to be seen and we would love you to join us! Everyone that marches with us will be provided with a Thorne Harbour Health commemorative 40th anniversary t-shirt, a commemorative pin and be treated to a special fully catered picnic in Catani Gardens. We have lots of special things planned for this history making march, so stay tuned and register now! REGISTER TO MARCH WITH US  https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/MP7CZgTv    

In the lead up to Pride and Midsumma , we revisit the No Police in Pride LGBTQ Community forum held at the Harehole in Narrm Melbourne on the 27th of October, 2022. Speakers featured include Frank Gafa, Dylan O'Hara, Paul Kidd and facilitator Joshua Badge. We feature some of the audio we didn't have time for last time.MentionedNo Pride in Police campaign websiteWARBeyond Bricks and Bars fundraiserInside out fundraiserDecolonise sex work au (Instagram)

Carlotta is an Australian cabaret performer and television celebrity. She began her career as an original member of the long-running Les Girls cabaret show, performed entirely by heavily costumed males, which started in 1963 in the purpose built Les Girls building which stood on a prominent corner in the heart of Sydney's Kings Cross, New South Wales. The building was owned by Sydney identity Abe Saffron. Carlotta rose through the ranks of the show to eventually become the show's compere and its most famous member. Les Girls and Carlotta soon became must-see attractions for visitors to Sydney and the show was popular with visiting international celebrities. The show continued in the Les Girls building until 1993, the Les Girls show went on-the-road, touring Australia, which inspired the film "Priscilla Queen of the Desert". The Les Girls building, which was still standing intact with original 1960s features, throughout the 1990s was the venue for alternative cabaret, including the much loved Sunday night club The Tender Trap (club). Carlotta was featured in the soap opera Number 96 in 1973 as Robyn Ross, the new girlfriend of Arnold Feather. In the story it was soon revealed that Robyn was in fact a transsexual showgirl, a revelation that led to the character's quick departure from the show. To preserve the shock ending to this storyline the true identity of Robyn's portrayer was kept secret from all but a few central cast and crew members of the series, her scenes were shot on a closed set, and Carlotta was credited as "Carolle Lea". Carlotta's sex-change operation in the early 1970s was not the first such procedure in Australia, but due to her celebrity status it became the first to receive publicity there. Carlotta was also one of the inspirations for the film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. She had a few short breaks from Les Girls for international tours, but overall by the time she left the show for the final time in 1992 she had spent a total of 26 years performing with the troupe. In 2005, she featured in her own half a million dollar stage production, "Carlotta's Kings X", presented at the Big Top, Luna Park, Sydney. Produced by Brett Elliott and Richard Bernardo, the 90 minute show delivered classic storytelling, stand up comedy, lavish costumes, and team of 'Les Girls' dance performances throughout. Carlotta has toured Australia with her "Carlotta - Queen of the Cross; show and regularly features at all sorts of festivals and gala premieres, including Melbourne's Midsumma, Gold Coast's Glitter and Brisbane's Melt festivals. On 26 January 2020, Carlotta was the recipient of Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to the performing arts, and to the LGBTIQ community. Carlotta returns to the stage in Trevor Ashley's Christmas panto, Moulin Scrooge. The annual entertainment is a much anticipated indulgence on Sydney's theatrical calendar. This follows a triumphant turn earlier in the year, performing in Priscilla; Queen of the Desert at The Star on The Gold Coast. We cannot wait to have her back on the boards in Sydney. Like Dolly Levi returning to Harmonia Gardens - “It's so great to have you back where you belong!” Moulin Scrooge plays the Seymour Centre from December 1st. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Jack and Michael are joined by Martin Holt to discuss the Gay Community Periodic Surveys. Melbourne's survey is held annually around Midsumma, and Adelaide's upcoming survey will be held around FEAST Festival. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on HIV, COVID-19 and queer health & wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au

Today in the Confessional, Sandy chats with brave and beautiful Melissa Griffith. Melissa is a transgender authority and advocate based in Melbourne. As a diversity and inclusion consultant, Melissa has managed to get a gender identity policy introduced at various horse racing clubs including the Victorian Racing Club. Melissa has also consulted with Cricket Australia in development of their Guidelines for inclusion of Gender Diverse and Transgender People in Cricket. She is also currently a board director of Sydney based non-profit organisation JustSociale and previously a board director of Elder Rights Advocacy in Victoria. Overcoming many challenges in her journey as a transgender female including overcoming the obstacles of transitioning in the workplace; society's attitudes and many challenges that come with living day-to-day as a transgender female, Melissa received an Australia Day Achievement Award as well as the Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship and Karmaveer Chakra Award instituted by ICONGO & the UN from India. Melissa was a finalist in the 2019 Australian LGBTI Awards in the Hero Category and a finalist in 2018 Women's Agenda Women in Leadership Awards for Agenda Setter of the year. Melissa completed the first ever LGBTI Leadership Program in 2018 and was a finalist as LGBTI person of the year in the 2017 Victorian LGBTI Awards. Melissa is a recognised Thought Leader who draws upon her experiences and expertise to consult to business and mentor individuals as well as speak out and be a voice for those whose voices are not heard.Melissa is also a recipient of an Australia Day Achievement Award. Melissa was the keynote speaker at RMIT for International Womens Day speaking about Organisational Gender Diversity and Policy. She also spoke at the National Employment Solutions Conference in 2018 presenting Transgender from All Angles talking about how all issues around a transgender person transitioning in the workplace. You can follow Melissa here:https://www.melissagriffiths.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/melissacgriffithshttps://www.facebook.com/melissagriffithsMelissa is represented in Australia by:BookSpeakersDirect - https://www.bookspeakersdirect.com/find-speaker/Keynoteworthy Speaker's Bureau - https://keynoteworthy.com.au/directory-diverse_dire/listing/melissa-griffiths/Platinum Model Management - https://www.platinumpromotionsaustralia.com.auJustSociale:https://justsociale.org/LGBTIQ+ Helplines:Better Pride:https://betterpride.com.au/Trans Hub NSWhttps://www.transhub.org.au/Minus18 (LGBTIQ+ Youth Support)https://www.minus18.org.au/Transgender Victoria:https://tgv.org.au/Reach Out https://au.reachout.com/https://www.yourcommunityhealth.org.au