The I in Us

17/06/2024

This week on The I in Us, Paul and Little Jase look forward to welcoming Simone-lisa Anderson to the JOY airwaves.

Simone-lisa is the parent of an intersex person, the Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) Tasmanian peer support representative and IPSA Parent representative for Australia, a co-investigator with Interlink (offering peer support and counselling to intersex Australians), a member of the Tasmanian Whole of Government, Department of Health, and Department of Justice LGBTIQA+ reference groups, a founding member of the Restricted Medical Treatment Assessment Board under the ACT’s Variation in S*x Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Act 2023, a co-designer of the Victorian Intersex Health and Wellbeing Project and, the designer and project officer of “Better Lives” an intersex specific program run by “Working It Out”, Tasmania's only dedicated LGBTIQA+ support, advocacy and education service.

Driven by her passion for all intersex children to receive the care and resources they need to live happy, healthy, and successful lives, Simone-lisa draws on her lived experience raising an intersex child, and over 20 years of experience as a teacher to inform education, health, and community service providers about what it is to be intersex, how to recognise the signs a child may be intersex, and how to support them.

Simone-lisa will share her experiences raising her child and about her tireless work as an advocate, educator, and peer support worker. So tune into The I in Us this Wednesday 7-8pm AEST for what is sure to be an informative and thought-provoking show.

You can listen via JOY94.9, www.joy.org.au/player/index.html or the iHeartradio App.

And don’t forget you can catch all our podcasts at www.joy.org.au/theiinus (wherever you get your podcasts) and follow us on our socials by searching on Facebook and Instagram.

16/06/2024

Waking up in Djilang (Geelong) this morning to a bright, beautiful, sunny day - following my attendance at The Equality Project - Australia and offering a wonderfully well attended presentation and panel discussion about being intersex, I find myself drinking traditional chai before I head back to Naarm (Melbourne). Gotta love regional Victoria.

13/06/2024

I'm in Djilang, Wathaurong Country (Geelong, Vic) on this beautiful winter day, preparing to attend the 2024 Better Together Conference, where tomorrow I will do a presentation with my awesome intersex friends and colleagues.

When I sent off from my hostel this morning to find some breakfast the last thing I expected was to find a delicious vegan toastie less than one block away in Gheringhap St.. I totally recommend this hip eatery (Toasty) for a quick snack or relaxing brekkie.

https://eventee.co/en/e/better-together-2024-20131

10/06/2024

This week on The I in Us, Paul and Little Jase look forward to welcoming the show’s first overseas guests when Aotearoa (New Zealand) intersex locals Jelly O’Shea and AJ Dea zoom in from Wellington.

Jelly is a Pākeha (European) person living in Aotearoa NZ, with English, Irish, Belgium ancestry. Jelly is an intersex activist, advocate, Rainbow dreamer, decolonial weeder, and all-time “Silly Billy”. Jelly is lucky enough to do intersex advocacy for their job, and spends their spare time making jewellery, exploring the outdoors with their dog Nessie, or hanging with their partner, Flo.

AJ is a museum host, and soon-to-be tour guide with a passion for the Palaeozoic and Triassic eras of evolution. AJ also has five years involvement in intersex advocacy and has been very active in supporting intersex youth. They are also a talented artist an illustrator with a big passion for drawing nature, natural history, science fiction, creating expressive characters, and bringing their imagination to life through art.

Jelly and AJ have also worked together on projects such as “Insights”, a 4-part youth-oriented video series created by AJ in collaboration with Intersex Aotearoa.

It is going to be an informative, and fun show so tune in this Wednesday 7-8pm (AEST) / 9-10pm Wellington NZ time to JOY94.9 or listen via www.joy.org.au/listen or the iHeartradio app.

You can also catch up on or subscribe to our podcasts here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.joy.org.au/theiinus

06/06/2024

It's not too late to contribute to JOY Radiothon or become a member - for the next 45mins all donations will be doubled so jump online and dig deep to support The I in Us and all JOY 94.9 programs to remain on the air. If you can't jump on now jump on before midnight tonight to help keep JOY94.9 on the air.
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06/06/2024

It's not too late to contribute to JOY Radiothon or become a member - for the next 50mins all donations will be doubled so jump online and did deep to support this show and all JOY 94.9 programs to remain on the air.
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JOY Radiothon is back from 1-7 June 2024. Donate, become a member or buy JOY merch to help JOY continue to FLOURISH.

05/06/2024

Hi everyone, just a reminder about my radio show tonight's, The I in Us.

This week is JOY Media's Radiothon so we are putting a call out to the community to dig deep and support JOY to continue to Flourish. As an added incentive, JOY94.9 is offering anyone buying merch or becoming or renewing memberships the opportunity to go into the draw to win some amazing major prizes. Every $10 spent equals one entry (see image below for details.

Also, the Snow Family Foundation have pledged to dollar match every donation received during our show, up to $20,000, which is incredibly generous.

Our special guests are Cody Smith and recently retired Senator, Janet Rice, and Blume and Sebastian from Mystic Tea Party will be playing live in the studio.

We have over $1100 worth of additional incentives in the form of many books written by past intersex guests and, a family pass to a family friendly music festival near Melbourne, valued at over $450.

So tune in to The I in Us tonight Wed 5, 7-8pm via JOY94.9, www.joy.org.au/listen or iHeartRadio and please give generously by calling 1300 569 949 or heading to www.joy.org.au/radiothon - and remember every dollar you give will be doubled (up to $20,000).

Help Australian community media thrive. With your tax-deductible donations, JOY keeps informing and entertaining LGBTQ+ communities. Donate.

05/06/2024

Hi

JOY94.9 is Australia's LGBTIQA+ not-for-profit independent radio station, and voices like mine can only continue to be heard with the generous support of our members, donors, and sponsors

This week is JOY Radiothon so we are putting a call out to our community to dig deep and support JOY to continue to support the LGBTIQA+ community to Flourish.
As an added incentive, JOY94.9 is offering anyone buying merch or becoming or renewing memberships the opportunity to go into the draw to win some amazing major prizes. You can donate here: https://www.joy.org.au/radiothon and find out about all the major prizes here: https://joy.org.au/radiothon/win/

Every $10 spent equals one entry (see image below for details.
Also, on my show, The I in Us, broadcasting tomorrow Wednesday June 5, 7-8pm, the Snow Family Foundation have pledged to dollar match every donation received during our show, up to $20,000, which is incredibly generous.
https://www.snowfoundation.org.au/

Our special guest is recently retired Senator, Janet Rice. Janet is a stalwart supporter of the LGBTIQA+ community in Australia, including the intersex community, and is a member of our diverse Rainbow family themselves.

We'll also have intersex musician Blume (and their partner Sebastian) from the Mystic Tea Party in the studio and my co-host Little Jase and I have over $1100 worth of additional incentives in the form of books written by past intersex guests and, a family pass to a family friendly music festival near Melbourne, valued at over $450. www.renaissancefestival.com.au

So tune in to The I in Us tomorrow Wed 5, 7-8pm via JOY94.9, www.joy.org.au/listen or via iHeartRadio and please give generously - remember every dollar you give will be doubled (up to $20,000).

04/06/2024

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Renew your membership or buy JOY merch from the JOY merch store to enter the draw.

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02/06/2024

Just in, a White House Proclaimation of support for all LGBTIQA+ communities this Pride Month
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/31/a-proclamation-on-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-and-intersex-pride-month-2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR15e1P1ajCH8qdLwLWYsIVuXQTUGQCx5Qc0UedTAA9S-k4kY-ChFzEVPIM_aem_AcxTQZGm0Vf-ryRg3RCuLbqTbxDs3THnTlOI0htLTSGAscXTq2D8EVyXzYyBKiQC09nnG00FRewvszTauvTaUUWq

01/06/2024

JOY Radiothon begins now and runs till Friday June 7!!!
JOY can only remain on air with your generous donations and memberships.
JOY94.9 is one of the most important voices for our community. And remember, your co-hosts Little Jase and Paul will be on air on Wednesday evening from 7pm, which would be a great time to dig deep, make a donation, become a member or renew your membership to keep The I in Us on the air.

30/05/2024

Pride Month is a great opportunity to visit our regional cities and attend some of the many events held across Victoria.. like in Ballarat. It's also a great way for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies to come together in support and solidarity of us all, as one big melting pot of diversity.

The City of Ballarat is proud to present , a festival of 44 events over June 2024.
Flagship events include the Pride Month Market, Ballarat Pride Yarnbombing Project, the Pride Swim and Gym Night, and A Q***r Little Library, a little free library dedicated to LGBTIQA+ books. There are also exhibitions, indoor sports, coffees and catch ups, films, hikes, workshops, dance events, panels and Q&As and more!

Find out more: ballaratpride.au

Ballarat Pride is a proud JOY Sponsor.

30/05/2024

Have you ever wondered about this flag? The creator of the "Intersex-Inclusive Pride" flag Valentino Vecchietti will be on The I in Us on JOY94.9 during Season 2, so in the meantime check out Valentino's website and get your questions ready.

https://www.globalinclusiveprideflag.com/

































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30/05/2024

In 1994 I learned I have 47XXY S*x Chromosomes, am infertile and would be administered testosterone replacement therapy for the rest of my life.

Where were you on your intersex or endosex life journey in 1994

Three timelines if applied today
1955 - 1994
2015 - 2054
1855 - 1924

29/05/2024

You'll remember we recently had Steph Lum on the my radio show The I in Us, who shared with Little Jase and I that submissions for Issue 4 of YOUth&I could soon be submitted.. we'll now you can. Please see the details below.

Deadline: Sunday 23 June

Who can submit?

Intersex people aged 30 or below from anywhere in the world. Partners, parents and family of intersex people may also be considered.

If you are younger than 18 years old, we will get in touch with you to talk further about publication risks.

Anonymous submissions or works to be published under a pseudonym are welcomed.

What can I submit?

We are accepting any kind of writing and artwork – anything that can be published in print! We have previously published essays, poetry, photography, drawings and comic strips. Look through our previous issues to see what we publish.

The theme for this issue is “Grow”. We want to hear about the experiences in your life that have changed you. This could be the obstacles you have overcome, the relationships you’ve made, the moments you’ve had that you have learned from and helped you become stronger or changed you in some way. We also want to hear about where you want to be. What are your hopes for the future, for yourself and for others?

You can use this prompt as much or as little in your submission as you like. You do not need to submit something related to this theme, but you can use it to help guide you in developing a submission.

Submissions must be your own original work, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.

Written work can be up to two pages. Get in touch if you would like to submit something longer and we can discuss.

What language can I submit in?

You may submit in any language. YOUth&I is an English-based publication. If you submit works in a language other than English, we will do what we can to translate your piece and publish your original piece alongside a translated version.

Depending on the language you submit in, we may need some guidance from you and/or a regional intersex organisation as to who may assist in the translation work. Please get in touch if there is someone you know.

YOUTHANDI.ORG

28/05/2024

This week on The I in Us Paul and Little Jase are excited to be introducing Max Aurora to the JOY community.

Max Aurora is an intersex / non-binary songwriter (songstress) living on Wurundjeri country. Max moved to Naarm from Nambri / Nunawal Country (also known as Canberra, Australia’s capital) a decade ago… to chase big-city music dreams, and though those dreams haven't panned out as Max planned, they are excited about the future.

Max loves being a part of the intersex and trans communities and is driven to tell their intersex / trans story through music and social media - to support others in the community to embrace their own identities. They also study Music Therapy at Melbourne University and do regular gigs around Melbourne with their indie rock band, Max Aurora & The Southern Lights. Max creates heart-gripping songs that treat emotions with care and curiosity.

When Max isn’t writing and performing songs, they pursue other passions including 50s fashion, finding new spots to go hiking, and… open-water sailing!!

We’ve previously played Max’s songs on The I in Us, and now we are delighted to welcome Max to the JOY studios, to perform live, and engage in some heart-warming conversation.
So please tune in to JOY 94.9 tomorrow, Wednesday 29 May 7-8pm (AEST) or stream via www.joy.org.au, iHeartRadio or the JOY app.
You can also catch up on previous shows by subscribing to our podcasts – via www.joy.org,au/theiinus or wherever you get your podcasts.

20/05/2024

Important Notice: this week The I in Us will broadcast from 8-9pm (not 7-8pm) to enable JOY Weekly to celebrate their 100th show with a 2hr program.

This week The I in Us will feature Dakota, a Victorian intersex woman who has a diverse vocational history including involvement in the military and security, who nowadays educates Victoria Police and community groups through her involvement in the Victorian Anti-Violence Project.

In her spare time, Dakota likes to go horse riding, build Lego, watch horror and Sci-Fi films, and most all, a huge passion, attend Pilates and ballet classes.

Dakota also has a long history of involvement at JOY, dating back to the South Melbourne days so we can’t wait to welcome her back to the JOY Studios this Wednesday (8-9pm).















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20/05/2024

Important Notice: this week The I in Us will broadcast from 8-9pm (not 7-8pm) to enable JOY Weekly to celebrate their 100th show with a 2hr program.

This week The I in Us will feature Dakota, a Victorian intersex woman who has a diverse vocational history including involvement in the military and security, who nowadays educates Victoria Police and community groups through her involvement in the Victorian Anti-Violence Project.

In her spare time, Dakota likes to go horse riding, build Lego, watch horror and Sci-Fi films, and most all, a huge passion, attend Pilates and ballet classes.

Dakota also has a long history of involvement at JOY, dating back to the South Melbourne days so we can’t wait to welcome her back to the JOY Studios this Wednesday (8-9pm).















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13/05/2024

Tomorrow night Little Jase and Paul look forward to welcoming well-known documentary filmmaker and intersex activist Phoebe Hart to the JOY airwaves.

Phoebe is an Australian intersex woman, mother, public speaker, author, filmmaker, lecturer, and intersex rights activist. Phoebe is an Associate Professor and lecturer in film, television, and digital media at the Queensland University of Technology, and is Principal of Hartflicker, a video and film production company. She has been making documentaries for 20 years and is particularly known for her autobiographical road trip movie, Orchids, My Intersex Adventure... but do you know her 2008 film Roller Derby Dolls features in the ranker.com 2023 list of Top 15 best Roller Derby films of all time?

She also has a wonderful sense of humour and always makes great company.

So tune in this Wednesday 15 May 7-8pm (AEST) via JOY94.9, www.joy.org.au/player The JOY app, or on iHeartRadio to hear about Phoebe’s early life, the making of Orchids, and so much more.

08/05/2024

Hi everyone, we'll be on air in a little over 70mins and will begin with hearing Mystic Tea Party's newest song called, "Empty as Always.. it's just been released and if you missed the show on March 6 when we interviewed Blume and Sebastian from Mystic Tea Party then you can listen to the podcast via this link www.joy.org.au/theiinus.
We will of course also be interviewing Margie McCumstie, proud intersex woman, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and burlesque dancer.
So tune in via JOY94.9, or stream from the website www.joy.org.au or iHeartRadio.

07/05/2024

This Wednesday Paul and Little Jase will welcome Margie McCumstie to the JOY airwaves for the first time, and can’t wait.

Margie is a proud intersex woman who channelled her previous experience as a Preschool teacher and love for children’s literature into an intersex-themed children’s book titled “I am Me… Naturally!” Margie McCumstie is also an acclaimed Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur with a mission to empower people to live courageous, inspired lives and for businesses to acknowledge and harness the gifts of their teams. As Margie says, “When Passion meets purpose, anything is possible!” This ethic is no better exemplified than a project Margie got involved in a few years ago to build a school in India, and fund and train teachers in areas such as classroom management. Margie has also won multiple business award including the Australian Small Business Champion and the 2021 Altitude Award Winner for the Purpose Driven Awards. Oh, and Margie also came second in the Brisbane (Aust) “Burlesque Idol” competition so we will definitely be hearing about that too!!

Tune into The I in Us this Wednesday 7-8pm AEST to enjoy what Paul and Little Jase are sure will be a diverse, intriguing, fun, dynamic, and heartwarming conversation with Margie and don’t forget you can text in during the show on
+61427 569 949 or email [email protected].

02/05/2024

Banyule Council is holding an amazing exhibition this IDAHOBIT 2024 and LGBTIQA+ people from across the state of Victoria can contribute to the creative installation which will be on show from the launch event on Friday May 17 until 16 June 2024.

The international theme for IDAHOBIT this year is "No one left behind: equality, freedom, and justice for all.

With IDAHOBIT just around the corner the final submission date for this event is drawing very close - 5 May 2024.. so have a read and if you'd like to contribute, do so now. I have, and hopefully you will too.

We are seeking submissions from anybody who identifies as LGBTIQA+ or is questioning. This is not limited to artists, it is an exhibition of LGBTIQA+ people.

02/05/2024

Guess what, the podcast of the St Valentine's Day show of The I in Us with Channy any Dougie (hosted by myself and Jason Turner) just went live due generous time offered by one of the JOY94.9 volunteers. Over the coming weeks all of our shows will start to be published online so keep an eye out using this link.. and Enjoy!!

Just another JOY 94.9 Programs site

30/04/2024

In the lead-up to IDAHOBIT 2024 Paul from The I in Us has been included on the Minus18 website.. https://www.idahobit.org.au/people-and-stories/see and also recently contributed to updating the Minus18 page on intersex allyship
https://www.idahobit.org.au/.../tips-to-be-an-intersex-ally

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25/04/2024

This Wednesday Paul and Little Jase look forward to interviewing Stephanie (Steph) Lum.

Steph is an intersex advocate and poet living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land. Steph believes strongly in youth intersex voices and founded YOUth&I in 2019, an intersex youth anthology of creative artwork and writings, to help establish a platform for young creatives to share and be visible (youthandi.org).

Steph's poetry has been published in various publications including the Australian Poetry Journal and Not Very Quiet. More of their work can be found on Instagram .

Steph has also been heavily involved in intersex law reform work, previously working at the Australian Human Rights Commission, the ACT LGBTIQ+ ministerial advisory council and consultations on the recent intersex legislation passed in the ACT.

Like all our shows this season, this Wednesday is sure to be another "not to be missed" episode so tune in via JOY94.9, www.joy.org.au, or iHeartRadio 7-8pm (AEST) 1 May 2024.

You can also text Paul and Little Jase during the program on +61427 569 949 or email [email protected] to offer your support or ask questions of our guests.

24/04/2024

Mimi Hall was recently interviewed on The I in Us. Here's a great piece from the ABC (Australia) capturing what Mimi shated with us on the program.