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...

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...

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...

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...

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. We also discussed the importance XXX. 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 XXX If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be...

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...

This is our sixth 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 'T' for Trans and Gender Diverse with guest Jay (he/him) who identifies as Trans...

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...

This is a special episode with Nicole (she/her) to talk about Wear It Purple Day it's importance and her journey. Other topics including mental health, acceptance, mental health and toxic masculinity were discussed. 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:...

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...

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 'B' for Bisexual with guest Steph (she/her). For current affairs in our community...

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 'B' for Bisexual with guest Steph (she/her). For current affairs in our community...

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...

This is our second 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 covers the letter 'L' for Lesbian with guest Jayde. We explore her journey including her play on gender through recent performances as a Drag King Hunter Hart. For this weeks news in our community XXXX If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on...

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 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. 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...

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...

This is our seventh and final episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in our community including XXX. Next we dove into our personal thoughts on a couple of transgender movies, issues in the community and how transgender people are presented in movies. We explore key themes and concepts in the...

This is our sixth episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in the community specifically statistics surrounding homophobic slurs in teenage males. Next we spoke about the lack of movies exploring the identities that fit under plus and their accessibility. The plus includes various sexual and gender...

This is our fifth episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in our community including Marvel's latest superhero, a recent interview with JOY FM and the latest JK Rowling controversy. Next we dove into our personal thoughts on a couple of transgender movies, issues in the community and how transgender...

This is our fourth episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in our community before diving into our views on a couple of bisexual movies and how bisexuality is presented in movies. We explore key themes and concepts in the movies 'Call Me By Your Name', 'Appropriate Behaviour' and 'Kaboom'. If you...

This is our third episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in our community We explore key themes and concepts in the movies If you have any answers to the questions we pondered on send us a message on facebook or email us [email protected] Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and...

This is our second episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation. Please check out our introductory episode for this series for a broader understanding of concepts we will discuss in this episode. Jarrad and Sarah begin discussing news in our community including a shout out to Community Connect on OCR FM. We explore key themes and concepts in the movies 'But I'm a cheerleader', 'Go fish' and 'Duck Butter'. If you have any answers to the questions we pondered on send us a...

This is our introduction episode of series four, LGBTIQ+ movies and queer representation.

This is our last episode of our series on health. This episode we explore mental health with guest presenter Amielle who is a proud queer or gay, trans masculine and gender queer human (pronouns he/him or they/them). Amielle 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...