From Paddocks To Pride OCR FM

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 pride@ocrfm.org.au

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 oaaevents@switchboard.org.au 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 pride@ocrfm.org.au
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 pride@ocrfm.org.au

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 pride@ocrfm.org.au

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 pride@ocrfm.org.au

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 info@chilloutfestival.com.au

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 pride@ocrfm.org.au

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 hello@geelongrainbow.org.au.