The Informer on JOY 94.9

27/09/2021

We spoke with peer-led q***r refugee groups to understand the benefits that community sponsorship refugee programs can bring, especially for q***r refugees who can struggle finding community and navigating refugee and LGBTQI services. The Fed Gov has not yet committed to introducing community sponsorship, however, despite calls from advocates.
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28/08/2021

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– We cover the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan
– Dennis Altman on the Aus Gov refusal to increase our refugee intake
– We hear from s*x workers losing their avenues to work online with de-platforming by OnlyFans

06/07/2021

In this week's podcast we cover:

– Pride or Profit❓ Do companies really support LGBTQIA+ causes or are they merely chasing the Rainbow dollar?

– The Federal Coalition is set to reintroduce its contentious Religious Freedoms legislation. What impact could it have on LGBTQIA+ people❓

– And will the big-spending federal budget target important issues, such as LGBTQIA+ mental health support services❓

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Pride or Profit? Do companies really support LGBTQIA+ causes or are they merely chasing the Rainbow dollar? The Federal Coalition is set to reintroduce its contentious Religious Freedoms legislation. What impact could it have on LGBTQIA+ people? And will the big-spending... LEARN MORE

01/07/2021

Tonight the Informer will cover:

What’s the motivation behind the brands to produce 🌈 Pride themed products and merchandise?

Another legislation might affect 🌈 LGBTQIA+ communities: the contentious Religious Freedom Bill will be reintroduced into parliament again by Coalition.

Minister for Culture Wars?Defence Minister Peter Dutton recently banned military personnel and Dept. of Defence staff from marking the occasion of 🌈 IDAHOBIT, claiming he was against a 'woke agenda'.

Tune into JOY 94.9 at 7pm (AEST) and listen more.

29/06/2021

The Informer is back for 2021! Check out our new episode here: https://joy.org.au/theinformer/2021/06/29/the-informer-is-back-podcast/

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16/02/2021

The University of Melbourne and The University of Queensland study found children of *x outperform others at school. 👇
https://about.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2021/february/children-of-same-s*x-parents-outperform-others-at-school

Children with same-s*x parents outperform other children on multiple indicators of academic achievement, new research shows.

20/01/2021

You had one job and the internet had to do it for you! 😆

10/12/2020

👉What’s going on with ’s expungement of historical offences of *xuality and ?
👉Good news! now available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for all eligible people living with , announced by the Australian government on World’s Aids Day.
👉 Do you know is the only major team sport in the world to never have an openly ? New studies have been released in to examine the long-standing issue of invisibility of gay male athletes in professional team sports.
Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

03/12/2020

👉$3million is budgeted towards the + community for helping Victorians recover from the COVID economic impact.

👉The ninth public hearing of the Royal Commission begins next week. The hearing will focus on people with disabilities for them to gain access and to maintain meaningful jobs.

👉It is on the 1st of December. ACON has released a report on the significant stigma around , and they will talk to us about what we can do to combat the against people who live with HIV.

Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

19/11/2020

👉 We investigate why seeker Ali has spent the last 8 years in an Australian centre?

👉The LGBT community faces some of the highest rates when it comes to ***de and Switchboard Victoria is urging the Australian Government to respond.

👉29 openly LGBT members have been elected in the most recent local council election in 20 councils across Victoria. Let’s hear Councillor Rohan Leppert and Nevena Spirovska form Victorian Pride Lobby what to say about this.

Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

16/11/2020

Let’s Celebrate and raise the visibility of trans people.

Each year between November 13th - 20th we celebrate the T in our community who have been pioneers of progress and advocacy for the + community throughout history. Trans Awareness Week is a chance to take some time to celebrate our Trans community, learn about gender diversity, take real action to raise awareness on trans issues and advocate for trans lives.

Each year, Trans Awareness Week finishes with the whole community observing Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. This day is a chance to celebrate the pioneers throughout history that have fought for trans rights and honour those we have lost.

Throughout the week we will be sharing resources on how you can be a better Trans ally and learn about the Gender Diverse community. Our first recommendation is to watch on Netflix and hear first-hand stories from the Trans and Gender Diverse community of Hollywood and the fight for visibility.

The Trans community is strong and resilient. However, our community is strongest when we look after ourselves and one another. If you are experiencing distress or unwelcome thoughts and feelings, we want you to know that there is always somewhere or someone to turn to. You can access these resources on our website.

If you are experiencing significant distress the below organisations are here to help
QLife Australia 1800 184 527
Beyond Blue1300 224 636
headspace 1800 650 890
Lifeline 13 11 14

To our Trans community, you are loved, you are valid, and we are here to support you.

12/11/2020

👉Let’s celebrate week together tonight. A celebration of the history, culture and achievements of our native landowners. Tune into The Informer to find out how you can get involved and participate. National NAIDOC
👉From unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud to historic wins for LGBTQIA+ candidates, we breakdown the what you need to know following the 2020 American .

Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

05/11/2020

👉Today you will hear about the Saturday protests in over the comments made by the Lord Major Mr Zempilas.
👉We also have an update of ’s rising religious conservatism, which is leading to vilification and towards our LGBT brothers and sisters over there.
👉Matt McDonell and Paul Dexter of World Wide Wave (W3JOY) bring us a piece on reported and unreported towards the community over in the UK.

🎧Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

30/10/2020

Don’t forget to check out our podcasts to get insights into the news and current affairs from an LGBTQIA perspective.
https://joy.org.au/theinformer/2020/10/24/the-informer-podcast-1-october-2020/

With the hearings for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability continuing, in this week’s podcast, we give you some information about the Royal Commissions and what the … http://media.blubrry.com/informer_daily/p/joy.org.au/theinformer/wp-co...

22/10/2020

👉 students are allowed to go by their chosen name instead of the name and gender assigned on Birth, Death and Marriages in RMIT University. What do you think?

👉 With the upcoming local council election, we bring a story of Madeline about how to think outside the box and provide the local community with a few laughs.



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22/10/2020

Thank Joe Ball from Switchboard Victoria for joining us to talk about Elderly LGBTQIA+ people in the pandemic, and thank Mark Spencer from Brave Melbourne for sharing the insights into the legislation against + conversion practices.
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https://joy.org.au/theinformer/2020/10/21/the-informer-podcast-15-october-2020-lgbt-legislation-elderly-lgbt/

How can we ensure that elderly LGBT+ people feel less isolated during the pandemic? Will LGBTI+ conversion practices be banned in Australia? The legislation

21/10/2020

👋 Excited to announce 🎉 that we got nominated by Community Broadcasting Association of Australia for Excellence in News and Current Affairs Programming and that our podcast has been shortlisted by GLOBE for an Outstanding Media Reporting community award.
🎙Thanks for the support of our community.

21/10/2020

🎥 Mardi Gras Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras and APRA AMCOS APRA AMCOS are on the hunt to present Australia’s next generation of ***r music artists in the Express Yourself - Q***r Discovery showcase series.

🎤 Two emerging artists will be selected to perform at a Mardi Gras event next year by a panel of guest judges from the q***r community and music industry.

💡Don’t wait, to secure your place, fill out an application at www.apraamcos.com.au/expressyourself.

15/10/2020

👉Tonight we're joined by Switchboard Victoria
CEO Joe Ball to talk about Elderly + people experiencing isolation during . How can we ensure that this community feel less isolated during the pandemic?

👉 Will LGBTQIA+ conversion practices be banned? Tune into the Informer and find out how the legislation is travelling.

👉 What’s the potentially worrying news for the ***r community when we look at the upcoming and Naked Ballots in Pennsylvania?

🎧Join 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

12/10/2020

What do “LGBT Free Zones” mean for s*xual and gender minorities in Poland❓

How the community has been directly affected by ❓

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https://joy.org.au/theinformer/2020/10/12/the-informer-podcast-8-october-2020/

In this week’s podcast, we speak to Kate Eastman from The Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation towards people with a disability, about the unfair treatment of disabled people. Rising religious conservatism and … http://media.blubrry.com/informer_daily/p/joy.org.au/thei...

08/10/2020

👉Minorities matter, therefore we care about how people with a disability are treated. We speak to Kate Eastman from the Disability Royal Commission about the unfair treatment of disabled people.
👉What are Poland’s LGBT Free Zones and what do they mean for s*xual and gender minorities in Poland❓
👉 The Trans community has been directly affected by COVID-19, because surgeries to transform them into their most authentic selves are placed on hold as other elective surgeries.
Join 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

01/10/2020

👉The Disability Royal Commission
will hold a public hearing from Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October. So tonight, we will talk about the Royal Commission and the most vulnerable communities.
👉ACONShines a Light on LGBTQ Mental Health During in October.
👉We bring a quick summary of the first Presidential Debate.
👉We also have a conversation about the cancellation of Shanghaipride 上海骄傲节 in .

📻Join us on 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

25/09/2020

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On this week’s podcast, we speak to the Executive Director of Sudanese LGBT organisation Bedayaa, Noor Sultan, on the recent legal changes abolishing the death penalty for so**my. We also feature suburban art space in … http://media.blubrry.com/informer_daily/p/joy.org.au/theinformer/wp-content/...

24/09/2020

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17/09/2020

👋Are you interested in the story behind Scott Stuart's​

new book – My Shadow is Pink? His book release has set new precedents when it comes to children's literature.👦​

👀Why do we care about the first transgender and non-binary character introduced by ? ​

🎤And how Suzy Wrong found her role in as a trans actress. Listen to our podcast to find out. 🎧👇 ​
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https://joy.org.au/theinformer/2020/09/17/diversityandrepresentationinthemedia/

Television has made monumental strides internationally and in Australia. Star Trek’s newest recruits include its first non-binary and trans actors playing their rightful counterparts in the long-running franchise. The Informer reporter Emily Johnson speaks to … http://media.blubrry.com/informer_...

17/09/2020

📣Tonight, we are joined by Noor Sultan from Bedayaa بداية, an LGBT+ group in Egypt and Sudan, to get insights into the recent legal changes abolishing the death penalty and flogging for gay s*xual activities in Sudan. ​
🎤Amie Bishop from OutRight Action International will talk about the measures taken to contain the COVID impact on + community.
🎧Join 94.9 FM at 19:00 AEDT tonight and follow us to get our latest podcast update.

10/09/2020

Today we will speak with Miranda Sparks from Geeks OUT about Star Trek introducing the first transgender and non-binary character. Scott Stuart will tell us the story behind his new book – My Shadow is Pink, and will talk about her role in Hungry Ghosts. Join us at 19:00 AEDT tonight.

07/09/2020

👇 Comment below if you know a word hasn’t been covered. Aussie 🇦🇺 slangs count .

Some anti-LGBT slurs are now proud labels. Others are not so clear.

03/09/2020

The Informer is back. 👋 Today we will discuss s*xual assault and domestic violence. Join us at 19:00 AEST. If you need help contact the domestic and family violence counselling and referral service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

28/08/2020

Happy Wear it Purple Day! 🌈

Happy Wear it Purple Day! Here at JOY we are celebrating our rainbow youth - On-Air and online! 🌈💜
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