Mama Mish here. In the lead up to Sydney’s iconic Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, I had the opportunity to speak to Keri Le Page, Inclusion & Diversity Partner at IBM ANZ on how more Australian organisations could adopt policies to better support LGBTQ employees and specifically those employees who are transitioning between genders. IBM is one of the regions’ leaders in D&I and has a long track record of supporting LGBTQ employees for over 30 years, the latest landmark in this space is its unique partnership announced last year, as Founding Principal Partner of the Victorian Pride Centre ..read more

  Sabreena Lachlainn shares her dreams of sailing solo around the world with Michelle. The amazing Dr Ruth McNair from the Northside Clinic updates Anastasia on how Victorian health care is changing to be more supportive of TGD patients. If you have concerns or complaints about the healthcare or mental health care that you – or someone you know – has received, you can contact the Health Complaints Commissioner or the Mental Health Complaints Commissioner. We admire Kim Petras and Rain Dove  for modelling different ways to deal with transphobic behaviour. Rowan shares his experience of airpor ..read more

Jeremy Wiggins joins us to explain the role of a Peer Navigator. Anastasia is attending the launch of Kinfolk’s resources to promote dignity and choice for older TGD people. The resources will support family relationships services, aged care services, family members and older TGD people. In the news: Laws in India relating to TGD people have changed – for the worse.  Instagram faces challenges with trans-inclusion. Charlie Martin is a transwoman in motorsports. Leigh Dwyer shares her transition story from regional Australia. Hera Jay Brown is the first-ever out transgender woman to receive a R ..read more

Lucille joins us to talk about her study into the health challenges facing transgender people. We chat about the particular need of people who are female defined at birth (FDAB) to make sure they participate in cervical cancer screening checks, even when it can be challenging to find a doctor who they might be comfortable with. Our representation in the media matters: The UN has determined that the Australian media’s coverage of trans issues is a breach of our community’s human rights; having a playable trangender character in a mainstream gaming release is a major step forward for visibility ..read more

Rowan speaks with Rachael Masters, who has found herself providing mental health peer support to fellow members of the TGD and LGBTIQ+ communities in Adelaide. Rachael would love to see more peer support organisations around Australia. For those in Adelaide, Rachael recommends Kindred Spirits, Carousel Club and Gendasa. Anastasia shares the exciting news that Sexpo has become more welcoming of the trans and gender diverse community, and women more generally. She had some fun there with glitter! Don’t forget these events coming up for Trans Day of Remembrance: Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil (M ..read more

It’s AusMusic Month, so we’ve selected 5 Australian trans and gender diverse artists to feature in this special music-focused podcast. We’d like you to meet: Imbi the girl Two Steps on the Water Rachel Maria Cox Alex the Astronaut InfraGhosts And we ask that you consider supporting our JOY Nation campaign. Remember we can be reached at: transpov@joy.org.au transpovonjoy TransPOV.Kitchen @TransPOV #transpov *** We know that sometimes it can be hard to know who to talk to if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you do not have family and friends living nearby or a strong local suppo ..read more

We are joined over the phone by Dr Kate Nambiar, a sexual health and gender identity doctor from the UK. Kate shares the work she does to educate doctors working in the National Health Service, and we compare notes on which medical services are publicly funded for the trans and gender diverse communities in Australia and the UK. In the news: Queensland’s first accredited LGBTIQ+ Aged Care Residence is opening, Almere in Holland unveils is first trans awareness pedestrian crossing, Jada Pickett hosts trans woman Paula Williams on her Facebook  Red Table Talks chat show, and in the US Danica Roe ..read more

Seb from Minus18 joins us to discuss the pros and cons of coming out when you are young. We imagine a world where his services – providing training to teachers about LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness – were not needed. Latrobe University has released a study describing how healthcare is failing transgender people. Lincoln comes in to bring this study to life by sharing his story of his awful experiences dealing with Australian health services as a trans man. We feature the beautiful and uplifting music of Dillbilly. And we ask that you consider supporting our JOY Nation campaign. Don’t forget the TGD Comm ..read more

Rowan and Anastasia meet the crew from Alphabet Soup, who share how much they enjoy the diversity and intergenerational experience you can have if you come to their Heidelberg Cafe on the first Saturday of every month. Anastasia interviews the great minds behind Escape Velocity‘s newest venture, Walk the City. They share the impact on those lucky enough to participate in this immersive experience that explores the lived experience of young trans and gender diverse people.  And the organisers of the Tilde Film Festival get us excited about the upcoming festival. Check out their website for the ..read more

Anastasia is joined by one of her role models, Mama Alto, for a glorious conversation about privilege, platforms and positive parenting. We’re just overwhelmed by how fabulous she is. We play two of Mama Alto’s recordings: Black Coffee and Summer Time.  And we ask that you consider supporting our JOY Nation campaign. Remember we can be reached at: transpov@joy.org.au transpovonjoy TransPOV.Kitchen @TransPOV #transpov *** We know that sometimes it can be hard to know who to talk to if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you do not have family and friends living nearby or a strong ..read more