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Public Cervix Announcement is a new health promotion campaign from Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) and Thorne Harbour Health. We're joined by Kate Broun from CCV and campaign ambassador Jen to discuss screening, early detection and education for our LGBTIQ+ communities. 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.  

Dr. Gene Lim, Research Officer from the Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University joins the program to discuss how intimate partner violence impacts our LGBTQ community. Gene addresses implicit bias in healthcare settings, stigma, and prevalence of intimate partner violence in our community. We also discuss a new study looking at LGBTQ victim survivors of IPV, and how they access support services. Resources If you are at immediate risk of harm, please call 000 for police support. If you are in need of non-emergency support and it is outside of business hours, please contact the Statewide Family Violence Helpline (24/7) on 1800 015 188 or 1800 RESPECT - the 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Learn more about Family Violence services at Thorne Harbour Health https://thorneharbour.org/services/relationship-family

Wednesday 24 May was Pansexual Visibility Day. The day serves as a platform to educate others about pansexuality, challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, and foster a sense of community among pansexual individuals. Being Pansexual, or Pan, refers to the potential for attraction to people regardless of their gender identity and Pan folk recognise that gender is not the sole determining factor for their romantic or sexual attraction. We are joined by Son Vivienne a non-binary, trans-masc, gender-queer, pansexual person who also happens to be CEO of Transgender Victoria, and also a past colleague of ours at Thorne Harbour Health. Transgender Victoria | TGV Bi Alliance Victoria Pansexual Resource on Facebook

Cal and Jacinta caught up with Daniel Bryen, Volunteer Coordinator at Thorne Harbour Health, during National Volunteers Week 2023. Daniel discusses what it is like being a volunteer coordinator, the types of roles volunteers are involved in - including barista positions with the coffee carts - and the impact volunteering has on strengthening community. For more information, please see: Volunteering with Thorne Harbour Health Well Well Well's 2022 JOY podcast with volunteers   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.

Cal and Jacinta speak to Flis Marlowe from the Rainbow Community Angels, 'an LGBTIQA+ community-led safety project working together to make our LGBTIQA+ communities, kids & families feel safer, connected & supported.' Flis discusses the urgent need for community activism and the mobilisation involved in setting up the Angels as an ongoing initiative to protect community and support events to continue to take place, which have been facing increasing threats and cancellations. For more information about the Rainbow Community Angels, you can visit: Rainbow Community Angels Facebook page Email rainbowcommunityangels@gmail.com Rainbow Community Angels fundraiser page   If any of the content in this podcast impacts you or is distressing, please get in touch with QLife or other support services included on JOY’s support page: joy.org.au/support/  QLife QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings o

Jacinta and Rachel recognise International Nurses Day (May 12) by speaking to Dr Liz Crock AM and Mark Thompson about their experiences as nurses working in HIV care and more. Dr Liz Crock AM talks about her experiences as a nurse in the early days of HIV. She worked at the  Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital in the HIV ward, and has continued to dedicate her work to addressing HIV stigma. Mark Thompson is an STI and HIV specialist nurse, and an LGBTI specialist nurse practitioner candidate. Mark discusses the importance of queer-affirming sexual health care and his experiences as a nurse in various settings. For more information on this episode: See Dr Liz Crock AM in Thorne Harbour's Women in the Early Response to HIV   If any of the content in this podcast impacts you or is distressing, please get in touch with QLife or other support services included on JOY’s support page: joy.org.au/support/  QLife QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wantin

For JOY's Radiothon, Jack and Cal look back on some of their favourite moments since the last Radiothon. 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.

The 2023 LGBTIQ+ Women's Health Conference has been announced for its return to Melbourne in October. Rachel and Cal speak to Dr Julie Mooney-Somers about current research in LGBTIQ+ Women's Health, including an update on the long-running SWASH study. Later in this episode, Amelia Arnold from Women's Health in the North (WHIN) joins Rachel and Jacinta to discuss previous conferences, sexual and reproductive health, and what community care can look like. For information about the 2023 LGBTIQ+ Women's Conference, please visit lgbtiqwhc.au  Abstract submission is open from 4th April 2023. If any of the content in this podcast impacts you and you need support, please get in touch with QLife or other support services included on JOY’s support page: joy.org.au/support/  QLife QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Phone: 1800 184 527 – 3pm-midnight every day Web chat: qlife.or

Michael and Jacinta speak with Elsa Tuet-Rosenberg, the co-founder and director of Hue. Hue: Colour the Conversation is an anti-oppression and anti-racism training and consulting group. Hue works to empower people and organisations with practical skills to challenge the root causes of racism and oppression. 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.

Jack and Cal chat with Elizabeth Peel about the Dog Talking and Walking Project. The project entailed an online survey of experiences and online interviews with dog owners, shining new light on the so called ‘pet effect.’ Find out more about the project here. 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.

Mama Alto is a jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender transcendant diva. She is a transgender and queer person of colour who works with the radical potential of storytelling, strength in softness and power in vulnerability. Cal speaks with her about her upbringing, how her trans identity has informed her performance work, the Gender Euphoria journey and more. 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.

Jack and Rachel speak with Son from Transgender Victoria and Rory from Zoe Belle Gender Collective in light of Trans Day of Visbility. We discuss what the organisations do for trans and gender diverse communities, the importance of visibility, and self care given recent events in Melbourne. Find out more about Trans Day of Visibility, Transgender Victoria and Zoe Belle Gender Collective. 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.

We revisit interviews recorded in light of FEAST and GEAR'd in Adelaide with Delsi Cat and Diverse City. Delsi is the founder of Unicorns which started as a warehouse party and now encompasses larger music and arts events across Sydney and Melbourne Diverse City is a performance and community event space in Adelaide for people of all backgrounds and ages that opened a community library. Read more about the LGBTIQ+ community library here. 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.

Cal speaks with Robyn Ochs at Better Together Conference 2023 in Adelaide. Robyn speaks about coming out without much knowledge of the Bi+ community, what the plus means in Bi+, navigating Bi visibility, horizontal hostility, and more. 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.

Jack and Cal chat with Bradford and Angela from By the Bi in light of Bisexuality Health Awareness Week. We discuss why they started the podcast, how their experience within the Bi+ community has changed over the years, and how Bi+ allies can better support the community. 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.

Jacinta and Michael chat with Mon Ince (they/them), a local queer and genderqueer young person living with multiple disabilities including endometriosis and adenomyosis. They passionately use their lived experience to lead them as a LGBTIQA+, youth and disability advocate, researcher, peer worker and artist. Mon discusses the importance of gender affirming care when navigating conditions that are typically seen as impacting only women. We break down myths about endometriosis and adenomyosis, and share some tips in seeking a diagnosis or managing these conditions for our community. March is  Enodmetriosis Awareness Month. For more information, you can see: About Endometriosis - Nancy's Nook About extrapelvic endo (endo occurring in other organs) - Extrapelvic Not Rare Hashtags to connect with endo community online: #endowarrior #endohasnogender #endoaustralia Facebook groups: Gender inclusive group - Inclusive Support For Endo And Other Pelvic Pain Conditions Australia Extrapelvic endo group - Extrape

Everyday People is a new project exploring the lives of multicultural LGBTIQ+ people, and breaking down the stigma associated with mental health by sharing personal stories. First, we chat with Tony Bretton - cofounder of Pacifique X and panelist from the recent No Pride In Racism forum to discuss the importance of personal stories to our wellbeing. Later, Jacinta chats with Michael about the Everyday People project which is currently recruiting participants, the community advisory group, and also for community language checkers.   Find out more about Multicultural Health at Thorne Harbour: https://thorneharbour.org/services/multicultural-health/  To participate in the Everyday People Project, register here: https://thorneharbour.typeform.com/to/XHy1NlSz    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 

Rachel and Jacinta speak to two legends in Victorian politics in the lead up to International Women's Day on 8 March - former MP and leader of the Reason Party (formerly known as Sex Party), Fiona Patten, and newly elected MP representing the Legalise Cannabis Party, Rachel Payne. Rachel Payne is a member of the Victorian Legislative Council representing the South-Eastern Metropolitan area since November 2022 and a member of Legalise Cannabis Victoria. Fiona Patten was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council between 2014 and 2022, representing the Northern Metropolitan Region until she lost her seat at the last state election in 2022. She recently received an honourable mentioned by the McKinnon Prize Shortlisting Committee, an independent, non-partisan award that acknowledges outstanding political leadership across the political spectrum. Rachel and Fiona, who have worked together for a number of years, discuss their experiences as women in leadership positions, in the Parliament of Victoria, and wh

Cal speaks with Emily Unity about their Better Together presentation, 'How do we add more (People of) Colour to the Rainbow?' Emily explores their project Multicultural Minds and how to diversify discussions relating to LGBTIQA+ mental health to take intersectional identities into account. 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

Cal speaks with Shane Worrell from La Trobe University's Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society about their Better Together presentation, 'Supporting LGBTQ peers with their mental health: benefits and challenges.' Shane's presentation explores the benefits and challenges of being there for a fellow community member from the Lean on Me report. 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