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The importance of chosen family for the LGBTI community

The importance of chosen family for the LGBTI community

I came out to a friend recently as trans and non-binary. As they so easily checked in with me about my name, pronouns and overall well-being, I thanked them for being so understanding. I know I shouldn’t have to thank someone for the basic act of accepting me for being myself, but being a part […]

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Whitney Richards revisits family and the Rock Eisteddfod in ‘I Do, I Don’t’

Whitney Richards revisits family and the Rock Eisteddfod in ‘I Do, I Don’t’

  ‘I Do, I Don’t” is an exploration of family, identity and personal history written and performed by Perth-born Whitney Richards. Seeking to recreate memories Richards’ suspects she had suppressed the play was pieced together using interviews with her family, recalling fond memories of the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge and inspiration from her namesake Whitney Houston. “I […]

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The Perpetual Awkwardness of Going Both Ways

It’s been a big week for bisexuality. Both Jessie J and Tom Daley have shaken off the term and now identify as solely male-attracted, while many have been keen to claim Debbie Harry for Team Bi since she spoke out about her sexual relationships with women. As an out and proud member of the Takes […]

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