EPISODE · Mar 29, 2019
Trans Day of Visibility: Ari Dunphy, Queerspace; Sally Goldner, trans activist and advocate
from In Ya Face · host Ari Dunphy, Sally Goldner with James McKenzie
This episode is a prelude to, and recognition of, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.James speaks with Ari Dunphy, a Child and Family Practitioner at Queerspace, specialising in supporting trans adults, young people, and their families. They discuss non-binary representation within mainstream Australian and trans communities, including discussions on misgendering and pronouns, resisting and creating visibility, the notion of being ‘not trans enough’ or ‘completely trans’, and the binary construction of gender. For more information, visit queerspace.org.au.James speaks with Sally Goldner AM, activist, 3CR Out Of The Pan broadcaster, and Transgender Victoria Treasurer, about TDOV. They discussed the need for affordable health care for trans people and the ‘huge out of pocket expenses’ for hormone therapy and surgery, increasing support for trans men, the upcoming federal election campaign and giving a platform to issues of importance for the trans and broader LGBTIQ community, and the Victorian government’s intended ban of conversion practices.Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains descriptions or discussions of trans surgery and mental health and may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).3CR's Out of the Pan is hosting a special live broadcast at Hares and Hyenas in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Sunday, 31 March to celebrate and recognise TDOV. 3CR's Sally Goldner AM and performer/ trans activist Mama Alto will host a panel discussion on Trans Women of Colour. Details
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This episode is a prelude to, and recognition of, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.James speaks with Ari Dunphy, a Child and Family Practitioner at Queerspace, specialising in supporting trans adults, young people, and their families. They discuss non-binary representation within mainstream Australian and trans communities, including discussions on misgendering and pronouns, resisting and creating visibility, the notion of being ‘not trans enough’ or ‘completely trans’, and the binary construction of gender. For more information, visit queerspace.org.au.James speaks with Sally Goldner AM, activist, 3CR Out Of The Pan broadcaster, and Transgender Victoria Treasurer, about TDOV. They discussed the need for affordable health care for trans people and the ‘huge out of pocket expenses’ for hormone therapy and surgery, increasing support for trans men, the upcoming federal election campaign and giving a platform to issues of importance for the trans and broader LGBTIQ community, and the Victorian government’s intended ban of conversion practices.Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains descriptions or discussions of trans surgery and mental health and may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527), or 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).3CR's Out of the Pan is hosting a special live broadcast at Hares and Hyenas in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Sunday, 31 March to celebrate and recognise TDOV. 3CR's Sally Goldner AM and performer/ trans activist Mama Alto will host a panel discussion on Trans Women of Colour. Details
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