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.

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 Masculine and Bisexual. For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed her recent interview on Lance TV (simulcast to Lance TV Ballarat and Channel 31 Melbourne) and one of the viewer questions regarding trans and gender diversity inclusion in sport. We explore Jay's journey and how he experienced societal expectations in regards to gender. We also discussed what transitioning can involve and how TV shows are becoming better at Trans and Gender Diverse visibility. We also tested Jay's knowledge with a Transgender History quiz. For events in our community Sarah mentioned OCRtober, Pink Up Colac and Geelong Pride Film Festival. 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 Send in your question before 16/10/2020 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Jay does not currently have any public social media but when if he ever does we will add in that information. Important information: Trans and Gender Diverse Clinic- https://bchc.org.au/service/tgd/ Trans, gender diverse and non-binary inclusive support for young people in Regional Victoria- https://monashhealth.org/services/gender-clinic/resources/regional-victoria-trans-gender-diverse-non-binary-youth-support/ The Shed- https://pridecentre.org.au/resources/the-shed/#:~:text=We%20are%20a%20Melbourne%20based,invitation%20of%2C%20their%20trans%20man.

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 interview with a bisexual man as we feel there isn't enough bi men representation! For current affairs in our community Sarah discussed Pope Francis and his recent change in heart towards our community. Although it's a small step, it's in the right direction! We explore the differences between bisexual and pansexuality and how for some people being bisexual really is the only stage. We also discuss the beauty of dad jokes and how we shouldn't need to change the way we look to attract the same gender. 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 Send in your question before 4/10/2020 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Ethan does not currently have any public social media but if he ever does we will add in that information.

This is a special episode with Nicole (she/her) to talk about Wear It Purple Day, it's importance and her journey. Wear It Purple Day is an annual event and this year the theme was 'We are the change'. We also discussed mental health (including anxiety), acceptance, bi-erasure and toxic masculinity. For the trivia segment Nicole's queer history knowledge was put to the test. 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: https://www.facebook.com/events/786904285253700/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D 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 Kindness Warriors please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216170572785199 or to contact Nicole for consultancy work please visit: https://www.facebook.com/AspiretoInspire.ns For more information on Wear It Purple Day visit https://www.wearitpurple.org/

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 visit https://qlife.org.au/- Life line 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Wellways helpline 1300 111 500 If you have any questions, feedback or would like to be involved send us a message on facebook or instagram.

This is our fourth 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 Sarah discussed some of the news from Sydney Mardi Gras. We explore her journey and how visibility and acceptance has improved in the regional area. We also explored various labels, the complexities and misconceptions surrounding bisexuality. 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 Send in your question before 13/03/20 to hear it live on the next episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Steph does not currently have any public social media but when if she ever does we will add in that information.

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 has improved through is time in living in a regional area. 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 Send in your question before 6/03/20 to hear it live on the next episode which will be airing the week after Mardi Gras (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). Brodie does not currently have any public social media but when he does we will add in that information.

This is our second 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 'L' for Lesbian with guest Jayde. We explore her journey, acceptance in regional areas, stereotyping and her play on what it means to be masculine and femininity through recent performances as the Drag King Hunter Hart. For this weeks news in our community I discussed a celebrity who was recently forced out of the closet. 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 Send in your question before 21/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). To find Jayde as Hunter Hart on YouTube: Art's a Drag https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0o2GNeroT-PqYvvc06v3g TikTok: HunterHart_DragKing Instagram: artsadrag To find Jayde's business please visit ballaratbodyartstudio and on facebook https://www.facebook.com/ballaratbodyartstudioandsupplies/

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 of series one 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. They also briefly discuss the complexities of sex and define Intersex. 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 facebook, instagram or email us pride@ocrfm.org.au Send in your question before 07/02/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). To find Malibu on Instagram please visit https://www.instagram.com/malibustacey_/

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 pride@ocrfm.org.au Send in your question before 31/01/20 to hear it live on next weeks episode (please note music and question time is now only on the live episode and not in the podcast). For more information regarding the Dykes on bikes please visit https://dykesonbikesmelbourne.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/DykesonBikesMelbourne/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARCDD6snNCL-HtPfomqAhY_ALvE3RkAJfjbyRUSxvVEmYaxyJQGfGUwGyqT_rMIgR-rFLZ37gqUn7mDl or to contact Jo please visit https://www.facebook.com/JoBanglesofficial/

This is our last episode of our series on health. This episode we explore mental health with guest presenter Amielle discussing community mental health and initiatives run by Wellways. Mental health doesn't care about your gender, sexuality or cultural background. It can impact any one of us in a variety of ways. Amielle is a proud queer or gay, trans masculine and gender queer human (pronouns he/him or they/them). He 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 Wellways Australia. For more information regarding Wellways please visit https://www.wellways.org/ 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 visit https://qlife.org.au/ Life line 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Wellways helpline 1300 111 500 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 Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Alex The Astronaut - Not Worth Hiding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQ6ZZ0ePjk Mary Lambert - Secrets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvX3WdYoKvM

This is a special episode for the upcoming Frolic Festival. We interviewed Jay Morrison, who is the head of marketing for the Festival. Frolic is Ballarat's only LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival! For more information regarding the festival please visit https://frolicfestival.org/ 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 Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Cabaret - Cabaret (1972) by Liza Minalli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QS1l1mSDSo Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvJH3oUkFrg

This is the seventh episode of our third series Health with sexual health nurse Caz from Colac Area Health to discuss the topic of sexual health in the LGBTIQ+ community. We also touch on an exciting new program for the youth in the Colac Otway Area. 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 Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrtF45-y-g Bob Rivers - Hello, I Love You (Let's Get Tested) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiNq1QA5tlU

This is the sixth episode of our third series Health to discuss the topic of safe places in the community, inclusion and how the education system is missing the mark when it comes to teaching children about sexuality and gender. 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 Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: MUNA - I Know A Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t5gGm3NWU4 Brandi Carlile - Hold Out Your Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YeQj22Vw0M

This is a special bonus episode covering the Wear It Purple Day event in Geelong and the Religious Exemptions Bill Rally in Melbourne (31/9/19). In this episode we have a range of mini interviews from members of the community. Music removed from podcast. If you want to watch and listen to it please visit the following links: Gogol Bordello - Start Wearing Purple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkkIwO_X4i4 Hozier - Take Me To Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkk9gvTmCXY