Well, Well, Well

Michael speaks to LGBTIQA+ Communities Portfolio Manager at Victoria Police, Jeremy Oliver about recent cases of violence against men using dating and hookup apps, like Grindr and social media platforms like Snapchat. Following a series of violent assaults targeting gay men, Thorne Harbour Health is calling on communities to exercise caution when using apps and social media. A growing number of incidents have recently been reported where offenders pose as legitimate users on online platforms like Grindr, Scruff, and Snapchat to lure gay and bisexual men to public spaces where they are vulnerable to assault and robbery. We discuss tips for keeping safe online, how to report incidents of violent behaviour, and what Victoria Police is doing to keep our community safe. Resources Check out Thorne Harbour Health's 10 Tips for Keeping Safe on Hookup Apps Community members are encouraged to make a report via the Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting website or, if they prefer, they can ask to speak to a LGB

Michael and Rachel speak with Jean Hailes CEO Sarah White about Women's Health Week, and the importance of striking up Courageous Conversations. We discuss elements of women's health such as the inquiry into women's pain, menstruation, and menopause. To find out more about Jean Hailes check out their website and find out more about Women's Health Week for information and activities happening across the weerk Check out Women's Health at Thorne Harbour for more information This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This episode originally aired Thursday, August 29 2024 on JOY. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing. If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions to [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. In light of the day we speak with Senior Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician Bianca from Thorne Harbour SA about how to respond to an overdose, why substance use is so stigmatised, and how to get support if you or someone you know is struggling with substance use. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at thorneharbour.org and in South Australia at samesh.org.au.

We are sharing everyday stories by Everyday People. This past year, Thorne Harbour has been connecting with our community to showcase the diversity of our multicultural LGBTIQA+ and PLHIV communities, and take a look at the personal narratives of people's experience with mental health. As people who come from non English speaking backgrounds, we connected to share the impact of migration stress, identity, and their connection to culture as a protective factor when thinking about good mental health - and how they have responded to periods of mental ill health. This project, Everyday People, has centred the voices of our community first and foremost - sharing their stories in their chosen language, and made available in English also. We're going to chat to three incredible community members who share their stories of mental health with us. If you'd like to hear their stories in full, head to everyday-people.au - and if you're looking for ways to improve your own mental health or combat social isolation, check

The HIV Science as Art exhibition brought twelve artists with HIV together with scientists to create original work that reflects the concepts of their scientific work at the International AIDS Conference 2024 in Munich, Germany. These works represented a diverse spectrum of artistic expression – from fashion design and painting to photography, sculpture and video. All originals were then auctioned off with the proceeds being used to support programs and services for people living with HIV. In this episode we’ll hear from scientists, artists and curators about their work and their experiences. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at thorneharbour.org and in South Australia at samesh.org.au.

As this episode went to air on JOY 94.9, we’d just passed 3 decades since the Tasty nightclub raid on August 7th 1994, which saw LGBTIQ+ patrons detained by Victoria Police for up to 7 hours, and strip and cavity searched. Following this event, we saw successful legal action from patrons against Victoria Police resulting in about 6 million dollars in payouts, a formal apology in 2014, and the creation of the LGBTIQA+ Liason Officer program which aims to create mutual trust between our diverse communities and police. We speak with Stephen and Gerry who were at Tasty that night about their experience and the lasting impacts the event has had. We also hear from Skye Bartlett from SAMESH in Adelaide about a world first exhibition – Style and Spirit: The Fashion of Chester Weinberg. Chester Weinberg was the first fashion designer to die of AIDS-related illness in 1985 and HIV stigma saw Chester written out of history books. Skye is curating the exhibition, and tells us about Weinberg’s life, death, legacy, an

From the 2024 International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany, Cal brings us stories from the AIDS Global Village including: Louisa from northern Germany speaking about their work in reaching vulnerable populations offering counselling and testing via their mobile testing van Yianny from Tackle HIV which educates young people on HIV, and sexual health and reproductive rights using football as a point of connection Kai and co from Taiwan speaking about HIVStory Professor David Gere from the University of California speaking about his work as Co-Director of Through Positive Eyes Maggie Szarnogoski, the Head of Digital Innovation and Implementation Science at ViiV Healthcare speaks about a virtual reality experience aiming to better educate people on the stigma and discrimination that people living with HIV face 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

Jack and Cal discuss the International AIDS Conference 2024 in Munich, Germany, and hear from: IAS President Dr Sharon Lewin giving an overview of the landscape HIV exists within today Executive Director of UN AIDS Winnie Byanyima speaking to the progress around the global respond to HIV, including a significant increase from 47% of PLHIV in treatment 9 years ago, to 77% on treatment today Andriy Klepikov, AIDS 2024 Regional Co-Chair & Ukranian Advocate discussing the hybrid war being waged in the region including on the LGBTIQ+ people, drug users, TGD communities and science more broadly Jay Mulucha, Fem Alliance Uganda Executive Director discussing the harsh realities of people a trans man living with HIV in Uganda in the shadow of their recent Anti-Homosexuality Laws enacted earlier this year as the first trans man to speak at the opening ceremonies of an International AIDS Conference Dr Christian Gaebler giving a summary about the 7th person effectively cured of HIV Dr Troy Grennan from the Bri

Jack, Cal, and Joel bring you the latest on Mpox (AKA Monkeypox) with: Joe Mabuti, Practice Nurse at Thorne Harbour Health's Centre Clinic Dr Tom Morley, Doctor at PRONTO! a community member's recent experience having mpox 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Chris from Emen8 joins us to discuss popular "Gay Chat and Dating" Hookup Apps like Grindr, Scruff, and more. Find more on sex, dating, health, and more at emen8.com.au. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Lucasz Krzyzowski joins us to speak about his recent presentation, Rainbow Migrants: Empowering Voices & Shaping Services for CALD LGBTIQA+ Migrants. Lucasz is a Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University, and gave the presentation at the Better Together 2024 Conference. Jack and Cal speak with him about some common barriers and challenges faced by LGBTIQA+ migrants when coming to Australia. We also discuss the Social Art Intervention, Karaoke with an Accent, Hackathon, and range of other initiatives that have come from Rainbow Migrants. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Clint and Jess speak with Jack about the upcoming Sticks and Stones documentary. The documentary aims to illustrate the damage that stigma does on the wellbeing millions of people around the world. The team behind the documentary will examine the misinformation and lack of education fuelling stigma in the greater community by debunking myths and stereotypes. Find out more and support the production of the documentary at sticksandstones.au. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

While smoking affects the health of everyone, the rate of smoking is higher among LGBTIQ+ communities. Smoking and vaping have numerous negative health impacts but there have never been more tools available to help our diverse communities quit. To learn more about this, Jack spoke with Sabine from Quit and Matilda Mercury from the recently launched Quit with Pride campaign. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

We talk with the Forcibly Displaced People Network about their Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) 'Thrive Together' providing an opportunity to support the rights and empowerment of displaced individuals. * This episode originally aired Thursday, June 20 2024 on JOY * 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Damien from Thorne Harbour Country joins us to discuss the issues that our communities face in the regions along with how THC address these issues through health promotion work and community connection. We also hear from the City of Ballarat’s LGBTIQA+ Community Inclusion Officer Sez all about Ballarat Pride Month. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Our live show for JOY Radiothon has the team putting their sexual health knowledge and more to the test in Sexperts Trivia! Jack, Rachel, Cal, and Joel answer Rhian's questions in four rounds, and put a few questions to listeners too. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) is a national research project that aims to understand and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people, and to work with services to develop appropriate interventions. Shakara Liddelow-Hunt and Tahlia Blow join us to discuss the report and the themes of health, pride, joy, and culture. Peter (Ngaya Ngarigu) is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Educator at Thorne Harbour Health, and joins Michael as guest co-host this episode. The Walkern Katatdjin project was run by Telethon Kids Institute, Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre (Murdoch University), Edith Cowan University and the University of Western Australia and is funded by the NHMRC  This podcasts contains information about mental ill health, suicide, and bad experiences young people have had in their life. It’s important to seek help if you’re feeling distressed.  For immediate assistance, please call 000 or go to your closest Emergency Department.  To t

In light of National Volunteer Week, we speak with Volunteer Coordinators Daniel and Boudie about the LGBTIQ+ Organisation Volunteer Event (LOVE). We also hear from James in Melbourne and Kellie and Edgar in Adelaide about their experience volunteering for Thorne Harbour Health and SAMESH. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Starlady joins us to discuss Transfemme's updated resources to support healthier relationships between trans women and men. The new resources can be found on the Zoe Belle Gender Collective and Transfemme websites. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.

Living Positive Victoria’s AIDS Candlelight Memorial aims to raise HIV awareness and provides space to remember friends and family lost to AIDS, along with people today living with HIV. Positive Speakers Bureau Coordinator David O'Keeffe from Living Positive Victoria joins us to discuss. Jack and Cal also talk about Thorne Harbour Health's exit from Twitter/X in light of IDAHOBIT. 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 [email protected] Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH.