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Well, Well, Well

JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

Join Michael, Cal, Rachel and Jacinta on Well, Well, Well each week to get all the latest on mental health, HIV & sexual health, and the overall health and wellbeing of our LGBTI communities on JOY 94.9 and on podcast. A service for our LGBTIQA+ community proudly supported by JOY and Thorne Harbour Health.

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37:54

Celebrate Bisexuality Day with Big Bi+ Questions

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2025/09/18

Each episode, Big Bi+ Questions on JOY tackles topics for the Bi+ community like “Am I still bisexual if I have a preference in gender,” “do I have to come out as bi+,” or “Why can’t we sit on chairs properly,” and answers them over the course of an hour.Rachel and Jordan are joined in the studio by Tamzyn and Jase to blast through a bunch of Big Bi+ Questions in the limited time they have with these bicons. Listen to Big Bi+ Questions at joy.org.au/bigbiquestions or wherever you get your

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37:34

Tech-Facilitated Violence Support

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2025/09/11

We've recently seen a wave of targeted attacks where perpetrators used fake profiles to lure people before ambushing them with robbery, assault, and homophobic abuse.In response, Switchboard Victoria has launched a new dedicated helpline via the Rainbow Door service (details below) to support LGBTIQA+ people who’ve experienced violence linked to dating and meet-up apps. It’s a serious issue, and in this episode Jack and Cal speak about the helpline and the support it offers with Switchboard CEO,

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52:46

Sexologist Kendall Buckley on sex, relationships and...

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2025/09/04

Jordan and Rachel speak with queer sexologist Kendall Buckley about how to navigate sex and relationships. As this is Women's Health Week, we also look at some of the issues that affect LGBTIQ+ women in particular and how we can better advocate for our pleasure. We dive into the myths about polyamory, non-monogamy, or kink in LGBTIQ+ circles, and how Kendall's work challenges heteronormative models of relationships and intimacy. Kendall Buckley is a sexologist and clinical nurse consultant who

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46:45

Wear It Purple with Minus 18

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2025/08/28

Wear It Purple Day is celebrating 15 years of action and support for young LGBTIQA+ people.Founded in 2010 in response to stories of bullying and harassment, it’s a chance for us to show up for our young people, affirming that they are seen, supported, and valued. Rachel and Jordan spoke to Reb Mery, Brand Marketing Manager from Minus 18 about the significance of this day for our diverse communities. They discussed their personal experiences as young LGBTIQA+ people in highschool, and the

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47:02

Celebrating 10 Years of SAMESH

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2025/08/21

SAMESH, the South Australian Mobilisation and Empowerment for Sexual Health is an HIV/STI Prevention and Health Promotion program which recently celebrated ten years since its foundation.This partnership between Thorne Harbour Health and SHINE SA came about in 2015 after the AIDS Council of South Australia (ACSA) closed a few years prior. Jack spoke with two people who were instrumental in its formation and ongoing operation: Colin Batrouney, Director of Health Promotion and Community

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47:21

TGD Inclusion in AOD Residential Services

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2025/08/15

Trans and gender diverse (TGD) people face significant barriers when accessing alcohol and other drug (AOD) residential services—barriers that are too often overlooked. In this episode, we explore new research unpacking those challenges, and ask: what does inclusive care actually look like?We’re joined by Nic Robinson Griffith from Thorne Harbour Health, and Annette Peart and Blair Hill from Turning Point. Together, they delve into inconsistent practices across services, gaps in staff training, and

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51:23

Doxy-PEP, Queer Housing, Private Health Insurance and...

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2025/08/07

Emen8.com.au is an Australian sexual health and wellbeing platform for gay, bisexual, and queer men. The site is vital in the HIV prevention space, providing clear information about health, sex, relationships and community. As the HIV and sexual health landscape evolves, so does Emen8, with a renewed focus on multicultural inclusion and newer prevention tools like Doxy-PEP. Joining us this episode are Project Lead Chris Williams and Content Writer Oli McAuslan to discuss a wide range of topics

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54:41

A Week of Leather

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2025/07/31

We’re diving into two iconic events in Melbourne’s queer community: A Week of Leather (AWOL) and the long-awaited return of Northside Bizarre. AWOL and Northside Bizarre have long been cornerstones of Melbourne’s queer scene, creating vital spaces for connection, expression, and celebration within leather, fetish, and kink cultures. We’re joined by Dean Arcuri and Brett Lasham from The Laird Hotel, who run A Week of Leather, and Craig Bascand from Down and Dirty. Check out our other JOY Podcasts

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50:37

Blood Donation

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2025/07/24

This week on Well Well Well, we’re joined by Josh Smith from Lifeblood and Professor John Kaldor from the Kirby Institute to unpack the recent changes to plasma donation rules, now allowing thousands more—including gay, bi+ and trans Australians—to donate without a wait period.We also look ahead to 2026, when gender-neutral rules for blood and platelet donation are set to be introduced.

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38:42

HIV Futures 11

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2025/07/17

HIV Futures is the largest and longest-running study of people living with HIV in Australia. Running since 1997, the study undertakes periodic surveys of Australians living with HIV.Dr Thomas Norman joins us to discuss the study, what it aims to accomplish, some of the findings in previous years, and why people living with HIV should consider taking the survey themselves. Learn more about HIV Futures 11 at hivfutures.org. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing

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27:56

Birthing Belonging

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2025/07/10

We speak with Becky about Birthing Belonging, which offers inclusive and accessible childbirth and early parenting education for LGBTQIA+ families through their Rainbow Kin sessions.These sessions explore Inclusive Childbirth Education covering labour preparation, birth options, navigating the healthcare system, and creating affirming birth plans that reflect your values, as well as Early Parenting, newborn care, feeding, sleep, bonding, and building confidence as new parents. Learn more about

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55:21

Adelaide Pride Gala and Poslink

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2025/07/03

In this special episode of Well Well Well, we’re coming to you from two corners of queer community celebration and connection. First, we head to the Adelaide Pride Gala to hear from this year’s award winners—recognising trailblazers, community champions, and unsung heroes making a difference across South Australia.Then we sit down with Tom Herbert from Living Positive Victoria for a crossover conversation about their podcast Poslink+, exploring the power of peer voices, creative partnerships like

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57:26

50 Years of Gay Decriminalisation in South Australia

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2025/06/26

South Australia this year is celebrating 50 years of gay decriminalisation with a bevy of events from street parties to sport events and nature walks.The flagship Adelaide Pride Gala is also taking place on Friday June 27th to honour the state’s history, celebrate the community and recognise those making a positive impact across South Australia. In this episode of WWW we’ll hear from South Australians who were there when homosexuality was decriminalised including: South Australian Legislative

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26:16

Somewhere Sober

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2025/06/19

The City of Yarra is partnering with VicHealth to kick off Dry July with Somewhere Sober – a place for connection and conversation around the relationship between queer social spaces and alcohol.This is a relaxed, welcoming event for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies who are sober, sober-curious, or simply keen to explore social spaces that don’t revolve around drinking. For a primo showcase of sober (and sober-curious) LGBTQIA+ comedians and artists, check out the event on the City of Yarra website

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55:17

Pelvic Health for Every Body

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2025/06/12

This week on Well Well Well, we’re joined by Alex Lopez and Derryn Pert from Pelvic Health Melbourne to talk about all things pelvic health — what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up differently for different people. We’ll explore the unique concerns across our LGBTIQA+ communities, including for gay and bi men, lesbian and bi women, and trans and gender diverse people.

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Queer Inclusive Gaming & Naloxone

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2025/06/05

This week on Well Well Well, we explore the power of play and life-saving health interventions.Dr Phoebe Toups Dugas from Monash University joins us to discuss how games can be more than just entertainment—they can be spaces for identity exploration, community building, and inclusion for trans and queer players. We dive into what makes a game truly inclusive, how queer and trans gamers are shaping the future of game design, and why representation behind the scenes matters. Then, we turn our focus

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Positive Action Community Grants

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2025/05/29

In this episode of Well Well Well, we shine a spotlight on the power of community-led solutions in HIV prevention, care, and support.We’re joined by representatives from ViiV Healthcare, WAAC, Watipa, NAPWHA, Thorne Harbour Health, and the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre to discuss the 2024 Positive Action Community Grants. Together, we explore how these grants are funding innovative projects that make a real difference—whether that’s supporting peer-led initiatives, improving access to care, or addressing

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48:36

National Volunteer Week 2025

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2025/05/22

We speak with volunteers about their experiences with Thorne Harbour Health in Melbourne and SAMESH in South Australia in light of National Volunteer Week. Since the founding of Thorne Harbour Health in 1983, volunteers have been at the heart of the organisation's work delivering vital health services. National Volunteer Week, as well as the LGBTIQ+ Organisations Volunteer Event (LOVE) at the Victorian Pride Centre, are great opportunities to give back and celebrate the incredible work that

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40:35

Sexperts Trivia for JOY Radiothon

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2025/05/15

The team indulge in some LGBTIQA+ sexual health trivia in light of JOY Radiothon.Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au.

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HIV Cure: The Science and Community

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2025/05/08

In this episode of Well Well Well, we sit down with Dr Jillian Lau from the Doherty Institute to unpack the science—and the hope—behind HIV cure research. From breakthrough findings in the FRESH and RIO studies to local trials right here in Melbourne, we explore what a cure could look like, why community input is crucial, and how people living with HIV can get involved. Whether you're cure-curious or closely connected to the work, this episode offers a grounded, optimistic look at where the

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