Bay FM Searchlight Rainbow Conversations

Broadcast Monday 22 March 2021. Tony and Jasper discuss Rainbow Familes - The Australian Surrogacy Laws, the problems that same sex and gender diverse parents face as well as how Australia's Marriage Equality Vote has changed the conversation.  With special guests including Dr Tiarna Ernst from Rainbow Fertility Brisbane; Mary, a parent in a same sex relationship sharing her story.  Also returning guest Motivational Speaker and international athlete, Anthony Ikin on his surrogacy process during a global pandemic. Rainbow Fertility Brisbane www.rainbowfertility.com.au Ph: 1300 222 623 Email: info@rainbowfertility.com.au City Fertility www.cityfertility.com.au Ph: 1300 354 354 Triple X - Queensland Theatre https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/triple-x Melt: Festival of Queer Arts & Culture https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/festival/melt-festival-of-queer-arts-culture/

Broadcast Monday 22 February 2021. We hear different coming out stories from different generations of the Rainbow Community.  We discuss the new terminology 'letting in' and what it's like to come out in the public eye.  With special guests, Anthony Ikin - a world champion athlete, motivational speaker and top 10 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Australia; Glace Chase - Trans queen, comedienne, drag performer and the writer and star of the new play Triple X; Chris Pye - a relationship and conflict coach; and Kelsey Doyle joins us in the studio.   PFLAG Plus Brisbane - www.pflagbrisbane.org.au  0400767832 Wendy Bird - www.wendybird.com.au QLife - www.qlife.org.au  1800184527 A Single Step - www.asinglestep.com.au  0403811497 Trevor Project - www.trevorproject.org ATSICHS Brisbane - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au  0732408900

Broadcast on Monday 2/11/20. Launch program. Guests included Samuel and Bridgette from Brook Red (Redlands), Police Liaison Officer Ben Bjarnesen. Hosts Tony and Jasper define the letters LGBTI+ . And a look at the history of the Gay Liberation movement.

Broadcast 30 November 2020. Guests include: Jane Hopkins- President of PFLG+ Brisbane, Yvonne Callaghan - Diverse Voices, Councillor Rachel Wilkinson, Bay FM's Marusia..

This month on Searchlight: Rainbow Conversations hosts Tony and Jaz look at safe, diverse and fabulous travel within Queensland.  Joining the conversation are some well traveled holiday jet setters John and Gavin from gaymenonholiday.com to talk about their adventures across the tropics.  Talking about the small town Pride celebration that is all heart, Willow joins us from the Gemfields Mardi Gras in Sapphire.  We also speak with Daz from Team Rainbow, an organisation that is bringing small towns together and empowering the community though tourism, business and sports.   Gay Men on Holiday - www.gaymenonholiday.com Team Rainbow - www.teamrainbow.org.au Gemfields Mardi Gras - Find them on Facebook           September 30th - October 2nd For more information check out www.visitgayaustralia.com.au

On Searchlight Rainbow Conversations, hosts Tony and Jaz talk about R U OK? Day and how it encourages all of us to notice the signs of mental health struggle in friends, family, and colleagues.  We speak with Aislinn Sharp an R U OK? Day Ambassador and psychologist as well as Zed from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia about the services they provide.   R U OK? Day - www.ruok.org.au LGBTIQ+ Health Australia - www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au Q Life - www.qlife.org.au Wear It Purple  -  www.wearitpurple.org

Searchlight Rainbow Conversations look at the A in LGBTQIAP+, Asexuality.  Hosts Tony and Jaz talk with Kate Wood from Australian Asexuals about what it means top be Asexual, the research carried out here in Australia and the importance of raising awareness for this part of the community.  We also discuss Asexual viability in media with DC's Legends of Tomorrow, BoJack Horseman and The Big Bang Theory.   Australian Asexuals - www.australianasexuals.com International Asexuality Day April 6 - www.internationalasexualityday.org Ace Week October 23rd - 29th - www.aceweek.org Asexual Visability and Education Network - www.asexuality.org Ace Dad Advice - acedadadvice.com

In the first Searchlight: Rainbow Conversations for 2022 hosts Tony and Jaz discuss Grief.  How do people process grief?  How long can grief last for? How can we support others going through their grief?  All these questions and so much more with returning guest, the amazing Holistic Counselor Rachel Wilkinson and Bryan McCartney an experienced grief practitioner, Funeral Home Director and podcaster.  A diverse conversation with honest messages from listeners about their grieving process and their questions about grief. Ushering Death Podcast www.usheringdeath.com.au Rachel Wilkinson Counseling www.rachelwilkinson.com.au Life Line - 13 11 14 QLife - 1800 184 527 Grief Line - 1800 845 745 Head Space - National Youth Mental Health Foundation www.headspace.org.au Cancer Counseling Service - 13 11 20

In the Annual Mental Health and Suicide Prevention episode for Searchlight Rainbow Conversations, hosts Tony and Jaz speak with Special Guest Samantha Wood about her brother Jamie and Jamie's Rule, and how if implemented, this rule could change the statewide Health Care System in regards to the treatment of people presenting with self-harm and mental health concerns.  We also speak with Robert Cosgrove about his personal struggles, 'Kay' a front line worker in the Health Care System about her view point on treating people with compassion and in a humane way.   We also check in Jane Hopkins, the President of PFLAG+ Brisbane about what the organisation has achieved this year and hopes to achieve in 2022.  Then an unplanned treat as Bay FM Board Member, Kay from the Bay drops in to surprise Tony and Jaz with an award.   We encourage our listeners to sign the Change.org petition to assist the implementation of Jamie's Rule / Jamie's Act across the Health Care System in Queensland.   Jamie's Rule / Jamie's Act - www.change.org/p/house-of-representatives-the-jamie-act Mens Line Australia - 1300789978 Lifeline - 131114 Beyond Blue - 1300224636 Diverse Voices 1800184527 Qlife - www.qlife.org.au PFLAG+ Brisbane - 0400767832

In Part 2 of Rainbow Conversations 2 Part Transgender Awareness Episodes, hosts Tony and Jaz look at pathways for transitioning and what it means to physically transition if a person chooses to do so.  We speak with returning guest Jo about her physical transition and Doctor Fiona Bisshop, President of AusPATH about the reality of transitioning here in Australia and the amazing work that she does.   ABC Australian Story: A Balancing Act Michelle Telfer - https://www.abc.net.au/austory/a-balancing-act/13352452 Trans Hub - www.transhub.org.au AusPATH - www.auspath.org.au Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636  www.beyondblue.org.au Many Genders One Voice - www.manygendersonevoice.org Brisbane Gender Clinic - www.brisbanegenderclinic.com.au Doctor Fiona Bisshop - www.drfionabisshop.com

In Part 1 of Searchlight Rainbow Conversations 2 Part Transgender Awareness, Tony and Jaz look at the Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Identity.  With returning guest Rachel Wilkinson, a holistic counselor from the Redlands and Jo, a Transgender Woman, sharing her recent story of transitioning.  Open Doors Youth Service - 07 3257 7660  www.opendoors.net.au Queensland Human Rights Commission Trans at Schools - www.qhrc.qld.gov.au Transcendence Support Group - 1300 364 277  www.raq.org.au PLFAG+ Brisbane - 0400 767 832  www.pflagbrisbane.org.au Trans Hub - www.transhub.org.au Kai Shappley Story: A Trans Girl Growing Up In Texas - www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuIkLNsRtas&t=904s Damien Johnson, Your Woman - www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSxG9arr5-o

In this episode of Searchlight - Rainbow Conversations, Tony and Jaz look at Multi Gender Attraction including Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Sexual Fluidity and Heteroflexability.  Covering Multi Gender Attraction from stigmas and misconceptions, to Courtney Act and pop culture visibility.  Joined by returning guest Margot we talk with Special Guest Anna Kochetkova about her new book Bi & Prejudice and the Stand Bi Us Forum.   Bi & Prejudice - www.debutbooks.com.au      https://linktr.ee/biandprejudice Stand Bi Us Forum - 23rd-26th of September 2021        www.standbius.com Bisexual Awareness Day - 23rd September

Searchlight - Rainbow Conversations shines the spotlight on the 'I' in LGBTQIA+, Intersex.  We talk about what it means and how many people come under the Intersex Umbrella.  With Special Guest, Morgan Carpenter, bioethicist, Intersex Advocate, Founder of the Intersex Day Project and Creator of the Intersex Flag.  As well as Bonnie Hart from Intersex Peer Support Australia about her lived Intersex experience.   Intersex Awareness Day 26th October & Intersex Day of Solidarity 8th November - www.intersexday.org  Intersex Peer Support Australia - www.isupport.org.au Intersex Human Rights Australia - www.ihra.org.au  And  What is Intersex video - www.ihra.org.au/18106/what-is-intersex/ Darlington Statement - www.darlington.org.au  And  The Yellow Tick - www.darlington.org.au/yellowtick Ted Talks Susannah Temko - A Different Kind of Superpower: What it means to be Intersex - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaq4Ij0qmog ABC iView You Can't Ask That - www.iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/4/video/LE1817H003S00

Tony and Jaz look at the Art of Drag and talk to some of the scenes most fabulous performers.  Special Guests including; the busiest Hostess in Brisbane, Vollie LaVont, 'Scartlet - Search for the Next Drag Superstar' Winner 2021, Cimson Coco, outrageous Comedy Queen Anya Bike, Drag Daddy Lord Severus and Melbourne Drag Disruptor, Ruby Slippers.  Hear how they came to be the incredible performance artist they are today in a deluxe episode of Bay FM's Rainbow Conversations. Crimson Coco - Instagram @crimsoncoco_    Boy & Girl - Brisbane Powerhouse 19th-28th August www.brisbanepowerhouse.org Ruby Slippers - Instagram @rubyslippers    Now Serving Snacks - Instagram @nowservingsnacks   www.nowservingsnacks.com Anya Bike - Instagram @anya_bike Shandy Olympics - The Tivoli August 10th 2021 www.thetivoli.com.au/events/shandy-olympics Lord Severus - Instagram @draglordsev    Shandy + The Stitchery Collective - The Tivoli 24th September 2021 www.thetivoli.com.au/events/bowerytopia Vollie LaVont - Facebook @VollieLaVont Hey Felicia! A Drag Dine and Musical - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hey-felicia-a-drag-and-dine-musical-20-tickets-153608722825 QNews - www.qnews.com.au Brisbane Pride Festival - Spetember 2nd-30th   https://brisbanepride.org.au Out and Proud Festival - August 21st 2021  www.outnproud.com.au

Tony and Jaz celebrate world Pride Month.  Looking at why we celebrate Pride, how is started and what having Pride means to us.  With fabulous guests Photographer and event Producer Joel Devereux, Robert Cosgrove, Kelsey Doyle and Malaika talking about what Pride means to them and how they celebrate it.  (slight technical issue in the first 4 min but that is the beauty of live radio) Brisbane Pride - www.brisbanepride.org.au Queens Ball - www.brisbanepride.org.au/queens-ball-2/ Open Doors Youth Service - www.opendoors.net.au World Pride 2023 - www.mardigras.org.au/worldpride Out and Proud Festival - www.outnproud.com.au PFLAG Plus Brisbane - www.pflagbrisbane.org.au Joel Devereux - www.joeldevereux.com Rumble - www.facebook.com/hellorumble

Rainbow Conversations look at the harsh reality of Domestic Violence throughout Australia.  What are the statistics. Who is affected, and why the LGBTQ+ Communities have a dedicated Domestic Violence Awareness Day. With special guest Allison, the CEO of the Redland Community Centre.  Redland Community Centre - 07 32452117 www.redlandcommunitycentre.org DV Connect - www.dvconnect.org Blue Knot Foundation - 1300657380 www.blueknotfoundation.org.au Mens Line Australia - 1300789978 www.mensline.org.au Centre for Women - 07 30503060 www.centreforwomen.org.au 1800Respect - 1800737732 Australian Childhood Foundation - 1800176453 www.childhood.org.au DV Help Line - 1800007339 (Women), 1800000599 (Men) Relationships Australia - 1300364277 www.relationships.org.au No To Violence - 1300766491 Womens Infolink - 1800177577 www.qld.gov.au

It’s Been 40 years since the virus has been recognised and now 40 million people worldwide are living with it.  What has changed in this time?  Statistically, who is most at risk?  What advancements have been made?  What is PrEP, the new drug for HIV prevention?   We look at the history, the stigma and the reality of this virus in 2021. Tony and Jaz talk with Lance Schema, the State Manager of Client Services for the Queensland Council of LGBTI Health and a legend of the Brisbane rainbow scene, Robert Cosgrove. Queensland Council of LGBTI Health (formerly the Queensland AIDS Council)   www.QUAC.org.au Ph: 07 30171777 Queensland Positive People www.QPP.org.au PH: 1800 636 241 PFLAG+ Brisbane www.pflgbrisbane.org.au Ph: 0400 767 832 Open Doors www.opendoors.net.au Ph: 07 32577660 Positive Women Victoria www.positivewomen.org.au Ph: 03 98638747 World Aids Day  - December 1st www.worldaidsday.org.au