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