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Queer to Air: Coming out now versus then, how things have changed


The Freedom Centre are releasing an episode of their Queer to Air podcast each day during Pridefest.

The series is created by young people who utilise the LGBTIQ+ youth centre and explores a range of topics relating to promoting good mental health. In these episodes the team chat to older members of the LGBTIQ community.

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First up Finch chats to Bryan and Raphael. Finch, who is in his mid-70s talks about his experiences of being gay. Then in the second conversation Julie shares her experiences with Claire and Michelle. Julie shares her journey in the LGBTI world since she first came out over fifty years ago.

Listen to the whole series on Soundcloud and via iTunes.


Do you need some support?

If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, support and counselling are available from:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyondblue: and www.beyondblue.org.au

QLife: and www.qlife.org.au
QLife are a counselling and referral service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people.


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