From Paddocks To Pride

Social Isolation and loneliness is something a lot of us have felt since COVID however this isn't a new issue for the older LGBTI+ community. In this episode Vanessa Pidwell (she/her), Support Officer for Switchboards Out and About Program, talks about the upcoming Out, About And Connected online event. This event aims to uplift and connect Lesbian, Bisexual/Pansexual women, Trans and Non-binary people over 50 with each other and services that will support and affirm our individual, unique journeys as we age.  We discuss the importance of this program especially in regional areas, the event itself and differences between the generations.  For the trivia segment Vanessa's LGBTIQ+ history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The appointment of the new Victorian Commissioner for the LGBTIQ+ communities, Todd Fernando (he/him). If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding this years event please visit: https://fb.me/e/OQangBUz or https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/out-about-and-connected-online-tickets-162633096971?fbclid=IwAR1hgin_45hrfW8o_wsp8ECehrCAYdZjxPfnCkQeJlLbckkTXj3J55vaDao Or email [email protected] to register for the event  To find out more information regarding the Out And About Program please visit:  https://www.switchboard.org.au/lgbtiolderpeople

Pride Cup involves so much more than just playing football in rainbows. In the lead up to events participating teams are involved in education sessions and learn about how we can be more inclusive to the whole LGBTIQ+ community. Barwon Leagues Senior Womens Football Pride Cup in 2021 will feature two games at the Anthony Costa Oval in South Geelong on Sunday 27/06/21 1pm Division 2 - St Mary's (2) Vs. Drysdale and 3pm Division 1 - St Mary's (1) Vs. Grovedale.  Molly (she/her) and Grace (she/her) from Division 1 St Mary's discuss the 2019 event and what they are hoping to see at future events. Although this years event is scaled back we are glad to be back playing footy together. This will be St Mary' Division 2, Grovedale (Division 1) and Drysdale's (Division 2) first year involved in the Barwon Pride Cup. Steph (she/her) and Georgie (she/her) from Division 2 Drysdale Hawk's discuss visibility and acceptance over the years and how far we still have to go. All of us were able to speak about how football helped us find our community and was a valuable part of feeling accepted which still in 2021 doesn't necessarily translate to the rest of our lives.   If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding this years event please visit: https://fb.me/e/1TVaPnGma To find out more information regarding Pride Cup and other Pride Cup games please visit: https://pridecup.org.au/ To find out more information regarding AFL Barwon please visit:  https://www.facebook.com/aflbarwon/

This is a special episode with Festival Director for Geelong Pride Film Festival, Stephen (he/him) to talk about the films on offer at this years Geelong Pride Film Festival, it's importance in the Greater Geelong area and the importance of positive LGBTIQ+ representation on screen.   For the trivia segment Stephen's gay film history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The Chasers not so elaborate petition to rename Fairy Bread which successfully baited a few media outlets.  If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding The Geelong Pride Film Festival please visit: https://www.facebook.com/GeelongPrideFilm/ or to purchase tickets or an online streaming pass please visit:  https://gpff.ferve.tickets/ 

This is a special episode with Sara (she/her) to talk about Trans Day of Visibility, it's importance and how regional areas have become places where the LGBTIQ+ community is welcomed. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed the controversy around a petition for the ice cream Golden Gaytime to change its name. After the main topics were discussed Sara's Transgender pioneer knowledge was put to the test. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding Trans Day of Visibility please visit: https://tdov.org.au/ For more information regarding Trans and Gender Diverse terminology and other information please visit: https://www.transhub.org.au/

This is a special episode with Festival Director, Michele (she/her) to talk about the events on offer at this years Chill Out Festival, it's importance for smaller regional pride events and the struggles the event has faced due to COVID-19. For the trivia segment Chez (she/her) came on board to put her pride history knowledge to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed a Malaysian man who won a landmark challenge against Muslim gay sex ban. Although it's a small win it is a step in the right direction. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding Chill Out Festival please visit: https://www.chilloutfestival.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/chilloutfestival/ https://www.instagram.com/chilloutfestival_daylesford/ or to contact Geelong Rainbow Festival email [email protected]

This is a special episode with President of the Geelong Rainbow Festival, Andrew (he/him) to talk about the events on offer at this years Geelong Rainbow Festival, it's importance in the Greater Geelong area and the struggles the event has faced due to COVID-19. We also discussed the importance of allies, pride events in regional areas and how Geelong is a hub for areas that are more regional. For the trivia segment Andrew's pride history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed The bill passing which outlaws any therapy that attempts to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding The Geelong Rainbow Festival or Geelong Rainbow Inc please visit: https://www.facebook.com/GeelongRainbowInc/ or to contact Geelong Rainbow Festival email [email protected].

This is our fifth episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect. This episode covers the letter 'B' for Bisexual with guest Ethan (he/him). It was important for us to have an interview with a bisexual man as we feel there isn't enough bi men representation! For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed Pope Francis and his recent change in heart towards our community. Although it's a small step, it's in the right direction! We explore the differences between bisexual and pansexuality and how for some people being bisexual really is the only stage. We also discuss the beauty of dad jokes and how we shouldn't need to change the way we look to attract the same gender. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 4/10/2020 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Ethan does not currently have any public social media but if he ever does we will add in that information.

This is a special episode with Nicole (she/her) to talk about Wear It Purple Day, it's importance and her journey. Wear It Purple Day is an annual event and this year the theme was 'We are the change'. We also discussed mental health (including anxiety), acceptance, bi-erasure and toxic masculinity. For the trivia segment Nicole's queer history knowledge was put to the test. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed the Commissioners new and more inclusive title as 'Commissioner for LGBTIQ+ communities'. Although we can't go to the usual events OCR FM is bringing the Festival to your home. For more information head to the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/786904285253700/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] For more information regarding The Kindness Warriors please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216170572785199 or to contact Nicole for consultancy work please visit: https://www.facebook.com/AspiretoInspire.ns For more information on Wear It Purple Day visit https://www.wearitpurple.org/

Sarah sits in for a chat with Greg and Edwina from Community Connect, which you can hear on OCR FM each Wednesday from 11am to midday (for more info https://ocrfm.org.au/show/community-connect). This is an enlightening chat for all, as we find out more about "coming out", being as we are, acceptance of self and others, and so much more... For urgent help please contact one of the following services: Switchboard 1800 184 527 or visit http://www.switchboard.org.au/ Q life 1800 184 527 or visit https://qlife.org.au/- Life line 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Wellways helpline 1300 111 500 If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook or instagram.

This is our fourth episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect. This episode covers the letter 'B' for Bisexual with guest Steph (she/her). For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed some of the news from Sydney Mardi Gras. We explore her journey and how visibility and acceptance has improved in the regional area. We also explored various labels, the complexities and misconceptions surrounding bisexuality. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 13/03/20 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Steph does not currently have any public social media but when if she ever does we will add in that information.

This is our third episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect. This episode covers the letter 'G' for Gay with guest Brodie. We explore his journey and how visibility and acceptance has improved through is time in living in a regional area. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 6/03/20 to hear it live on the next episode which will be airing the week after Mardi Gras (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Brodie does not currently have any public social media but when he does we will add in that information.

This is our second episode of our series one redo. This series we explore the LGBTIQ+ acronym with guest presenters from the community. Please check out our first episode for this series for a broader understanding of sexuality and gender. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect. This episode covers the letter 'L' for Lesbian with guest Jayde. We explore her journey, acceptance in regional areas, stereotyping and her play on what it means to be masculine and femininity through recent performances as the Drag King Hunter Hart. For this weeks news in our community I discussed a celebrity who was recently forced out of the closet. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 21/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). To find Jayde as Hunter Hart on YouTube: Art's a Drag https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0o2GNeroT-PqYvvc06v3g TikTok: HunterHart_DragKing Instagram: artsadrag To find Jayde's business please visit ballaratbodyartstudio and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ballaratbodyartstudioandsupplies/

This is our first episode of our series one redo. Sarah has learnt a lot since beginning the show and as such decided a relaunch of series one for the one year anniversary would be perfect. This episode Malibu Stacey joins Sarah to discuss sexuality and gender and their experience in finding their identity as non-binary and pansexual. They also briefly discuss the complexities of sex and define Intersex. For this weeks news in our community we decided to focus on something positive. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 07/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). To find Malibu on Instagram please visit https://www.instagram.com/malibustacey_/

This is a special episode with Jo Bangles from Dykes on Bikes for the upcoming Pride March which they will be leading. For this weeks news in our community Sarah discussed some new changes we have in store for future podcasts and the radio show. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Send in your question before 31/01/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). For more information regarding the Dykes on bikes please visit https://dykesonbikesmelbourne.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/DykesonBikesMelbourne/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCDD6snNCL-HtPfomqAhY_ALvE3RkAJfjbyRUSxvVEmYaxyJQGfGUwGyqT_rMIgR-rFLZ37gqUn7mDl or to contact Jo please visit https://www.facebook.com/JoBanglesofficial/

This is our last episode of our series on health. This episode we explore mental health with guest presenter Amielle discussing community mental health and initiatives run by Wellways. Mental health doesn't care about your gender, sexuality or cultural background. It can impact any one of us in a variety of ways. Amielle is a proud queer or gay, trans masculine and gender queer human (pronouns he/him or they/them). He grew up in regional Victoria and NSW and has volunteered in the community most of their life but has more recently concentrated on volunteering in the LGBTIQ+ community. He now works in community services as a community engagement worker, facilitator and peer worker for Wellways Australia. For more information regarding Wellways please visit https://www.wellways.org/ For urgent help please contact one of the following services: Switchboard 1800 184 527 or visit http://www.switchboard.org.au/ Q life 1800 184 527 or visit https://qlife.org.au/ Life line 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Wellways helpline 1300 111 500 If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Alex The Astronaut - Not Worth Hiding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQ6ZZ0ePjk Mary Lambert - Secrets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvX3WdYoKvM

This is a special episode for the upcoming Frolic Festival. We interviewed Jay Morrison, who is the head of marketing for the Festival. Frolic is Ballarat's only LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival! For more information regarding the festival please visit https://frolicfestival.org/ If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Cabaret - Cabaret (1972) by Liza Minalli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QS1l1mSDSo Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvJH3oUkFrg

This is the seventh episode of our third series Health with sexual health nurse Caz from Colac Area Health to discuss the topic of sexual health in the LGBTIQ+ community. We also touch on an exciting new program for the youth in the Colac Otway Area. If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook, instagram or email us [email protected] Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrtF45-y-g Bob Rivers - Hello, I Love You (Let's Get Tested) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiNq1QA5tlU

This is a special bonus episode covering the Wear It Purple Day event in Geelong and the Religious Exemptions Bill Rally in Melbourne (31/9/19). In this episode we have a range of mini interviews from members of the community. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkkIwO_X4i4 Hozier - Take Me To Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkk9gvTmCXY

This is the fifth episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of happiness and values in regards to mental health with presenters Jarrad and Sarah. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPHKkewD1G0 Taylor Swift - Bad Blood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xma9hWNLgZA

This is the fourth episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of mental health in terms of internalised queerphobia (homophobia and transphobia) with Brooke from The AWARE Project. For more information on The AWARE project please visit: http://theawareproject.com.au/ Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Troye Sivan - Heaven ft. Betty Who https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNV__mV38s Cub Sport - Sometimes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_jQ_mb84zA

This is the third episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of substance abuse (both drugs and alcohol) with Nic from Thorne Harbour Health. For more information on Thorne Harbour Health please visit: https://thorneharbour.org/ Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Sia - Chandelier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vjPBrBU-TM Macklemore - Drug dealer feat. Ariana Deboo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYN14UfO-Uc

This is the second episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of the religious freedom bill which is tabled to go through parliament in 2020. Our speakers this week are Jarrad and Sarah. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: The Black Eyed Peas - Where Is The Love? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc John Lennon - Imagine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgFZfRVaww

This is the first episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of Violence with GLLO (Gay Lesbian Liaison Officer) Senior Constable Adam Pettigrew. For more information on GLLOs or where to find one please visit: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-and-intersex-liaison-officers Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Arcade Fire - We Exist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRXc_-c_9Xc Jennifer Lopez feat Lin-Manuel Miranda- Love Make the World Go Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRRhSMCz7xg

This is a special bonus episode during our break between series two and three to discuss Pride History with Jarrad as the host and Sarah taking a back seat as a guest. There are various events that have been important in the gay rights movement however one of the key riots were in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn. To understand how we got to that point we also discussed a little bit of the history we learnt through the Queer Goldfields tour in Ballarat. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Three Days Grace - Riot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixZDTiXiHsc Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkk9gvTmCXY

This is the fifth episode of our second series to discuss the misconception that anything can go under the umbrella with our guest speaker Neal. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Doris Day - Secret Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiueIiFJdN8 Joni Mitchell - Woodstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aOGnVKWbwc

This is the fourth episode of our second series to discuss Homophobia and Transphobia with our guest speaker Pauley . Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Katie Goodman's Broad Comedy - Katie Goodman's Broad Comedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQg9f7z9eg 'L-G-B-T' - James Corden Sings for Transgender Troops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfOxiapXLrE

This is the third episode of our second series to discuss what happens when you don't fit into stereotypes. Our guest was Jarrad who apart from loving men doesn't embrace the other stereotypes of being gay (because you should just be yourself!). Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Halsey - Without me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAfAud_M_mg Hailee Steinfeld - Love myself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpFmHSgC4Q

This is the second episode of our second series which explores stereotyping and misconceptions around gender and sexuality. Our guest was Lani who fits most of the stereotypes of being a lesbian, unlike myself. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: DWV - Boy is a Bottom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Ntth-VXLk Ally Hills - How To Know If A Girl Is A Lesbian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPNqaOwj7ko If you'd like to be involved with the series please message the Facebook page or email [email protected].

This is the first episode of our second series which explores stereotyping and misconceptions around gender and sexuality. Our guest was Fi who is non-binary, polyamourous and bisexual. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Lady Gaga - Born This Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw Rachel Maria Cox - A Phone I Can't Use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVq4FW2y38U If you'd like to be involved with the series please message the Facebook page or email [email protected].

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This is the final episode of our first series which explores the final symbol of LGBTIQ+. There is no guest host this week, as we used other recorded material to discuss lots of different sexuality traits that fit within the 'plus'. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Aqua - Bumblebee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z4nVYt3yjs The program is taking a break until the end of March. If you'd like to be involved with the next series please message the Facebook page or email [email protected].

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This is episode six of our first series. This episode explores the sixth letter of LGBTIQ+ with our guest speaker Jake, who is queer. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Mika- Grace Kelly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CGVgAYJyjk Katy Perry- I kissed a girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAp9BKosZXs

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This is episode five of our first series. This episode explores the third letter of LGBTIQ+ with our guest speaker Pauley, who is transgender. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Against Me! - Transgender Dysphoria Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaDc4EwqwkA The Kinks - Lola https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LemG0cvc4oU

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This is episode three of our first series. This episode explores the second letter of LGBTIQ+ with our guest speaker Jarrad, who is Gay and happily married. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Village People - YMCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k Troy Sivane - Fools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxg222-hWWc

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This episode explores the first letter of LGBTIQ+ with our guest speaker Lani, who is you guessed it a LESBIAN but has also studied gender and sexuality classes as a part of her degree. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Moaning Lisa- Carrie (I want a girl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_6PmLor9M Rihanna- Te Amo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe4Ic7fHWf8

As I have learnt a lot since beginning this podcast listen to the new and improved series one redo: 'Series Five: Exploring the LGBTIQ+ acronym'. This episode explores sexuality and gender and the common terms used to describe peoples identities. We will explore each term in depth in future episodes. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Demi Lovato- I really don't care https://youtu.be/OJGUbwVMBeA Garbage- Androgyny https://youtu.be/hVs6Fekh0RY