Coming Out and Inviting In — with Zoe Terakes, Nina Oyama, Mon Schafter, Atari Metcalf, Ji Wallace
Description
Join ABC's Mon Schafter and four incredible speakers as they share honest, powerful stories about revealing their identities on their own terms. From fear to freedom, isolation to community - this is a conversation about truth, courage, and connection. Held in recognition of 40 years of ACON, it celebrates every journey of coming out and shines a light on personal stories, collective resilience, and the power of being seen.
Support
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Speakers
Nina OyamaAustralian comedian, writer, actress and director
Ji WallaceAustralian trampoline gymnast and Olympic silver medallist
Zoe TerakesAustralian actor; author of Eros: Queer Myths for Lovers
Dr Atari MetcalfGP in NSW
Mon Schafter (host)Walkley Award-winning journalist, presenter and producer, founding editor of ABC Queer
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