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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Presents: The Latest

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia Presents: The Latest

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 LGBTIQ+ Health Australia proudly presents The Latest in LGBTIQ+ Health and Policy, a podcast bringing the latest in LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing policy to the forefront.LGBTIQ+ Health Australia & JOY Melbourne Inc Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Episode 33: Greer McGearey

    Episode 33: Greer McGearey
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode, Triana speaks with Greer McGeary, a long-standing community leader, advocate and life member of Seahorse Victoria, the longest continuously operating trans social support group in Australia. A parent, grandparent and great-grandparent, Greer brings a lifetime of experience across public service, small business, community organisations and peer-led spaces. She is also widely respected for her public speaking, including many years of involvement with Toastmasters.

    Greer reflects on growing up knowing she was different, long before she had the language to understand why, and on building a full family and working life before later finding peer support through Seahorse Victoria. The conversation is thoughtful and wide-ranging, touching on the importance of community, kindness, dignity and how we treat one another. Greer offers gentle and reassuring advice, drawing on her own experience to speak honestly about fear, acceptance, and the importance of giving yourself time and permission to live openly. This episode references the Victorian Government’s The Unsaid Says a Lot campaign, which focuses on the everyday comments, assumptions and behaviours that can undermine the dignity of trans and gender-diverse people. The campaign encourages greater awareness of how small moments of respect, or lack of it, can have a real impact on people’s sense of safety, belonging and wellbeing. More information can be found here. https://www.vic.gov.au/theunsaid

    The episode also references Seahorse Victoria, a peer-led support and social group for trans people that has been operating in Victoria since 1975 and is the longest continuously running organisation of its type in Australia. Founded to provide connection, mutual support and community for trans people across diverse life paths, Seahorse Victoria offers regular meet-ups and social activities that help people build relationships and share lived experience in a welcoming environment. More information can be found here. https://seahorsevic.com.au/

    This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit joy.org.au/services

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    35 mins
  • Episode 32: Jain Moralee

    Episode 32: Jain Moralee
    Dec 18 2025

    In this episode, we speak with Jain Moralee, CEO of Twenty10, about the impacts of the social media ban on young LGBTIQ+ people. Drawing on Twenty10’s frontline work, Jain reflects on what young people are saying in the wake of the ban, particularly the loss of connection, affirmation and access to trusted information at a critical time in their lives.

    Jain shares a question raised by a young person that cuts to the heart of the issue: why are young people being punished for the actions of a minority who bully online, while the enormous social media organisations themselves are not being required to take responsibility for the safety of their users? The conversation explores how this sense of unfairness is compounding feelings of exclusion and powerlessness, and why policy responses must better balance protection with participation, accountability and care.

    The episode also looks at what meaningful alternatives can look like, including the importance of safe, well-moderated spaces designed with young people, rather than imposed on them. Jain outlines how Twenty10 is responding, and what young people need right now from governments, platforms and the broader community.

    Twenty10 proudly runs a series of free, accessible events across in-person and online formats for young people aged 12 to 25. These programs create safe, affirming spaces for connection, support and shared learning.

    For more information about Twenty10’s youth services, groups and programs, visit: https://twenty10.org.au/youth-services-groups-and-programs-in-person/

    Twenty10 also uses Padlet to share information, updates and resources with young people. From there you can also access Twenty10’s new online space for LGBTIQA+ folks aged 16 & under: https://padlet.com/twenty10

    This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit joy.org.au/services

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    28 mins
  • Episode 31: Vaping and LGBTIQ+ Communities

    Episode 31: Vaping and LGBTIQ+ Communities
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode of The Latest in LGBTIQ+ Health and Policy, host Triana Butler explores the rise of vaping in LGBTIQ+ communities.

    Dr Ruby Grant (La Trobe University), Rachel Anderson (QUIT), and Terence Humphreys (LGBTIQ+ Health Australia) share insights into the latest research, health impacts, and the social factors driving higher vaping rates among our communities.

    The discussion covers:

    • National data showing LGB people are twice as likely to vape as heterosexual people, with increasing use among trans, gender diverse and younger community members.
    • The short- and long-term health impacts of vaping
    • The role of stigma and social connection in shaping vaping practices.
    • Recent changes to federal vaping laws, and how new restrictions affect accessibility and cost.

    Guests also highlight the role of community care, Quitline, and digital tools like My Quit Buddy in supporting people to reduce or quit vaping, and a targeted digital campaign by LHA and Thorne Harbour Health providing resources, awareness, and tailored support for LGBTIQ+ people looking to quit.

    Thinking About Quitting?

    Whether you’re ready now or just thinking about it, there are tools to help. Support is available.

    • Reach out to Quitline or at 13 QUIT (7847)
    • Download the My QuitBuddy app
    • Talk to a trusted health professional

    For more information visit the Touchbase website.

    This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOY’s services, visit joy.org.au/services

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    29 mins
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