Queer And?

Disclaimer: This episode discusses experiences and reasons why LGBTIQA+ young people may experience homelessness in their lives, if you are feeling a little sensitive today, come back another time - or if this episode has brought up any feelings of distress for you - contact the support resources and the end of this page. Welcome back to Season 3 of the  Queer And?  Podcast! ✨  We’...

After reflecting on their own experiences working at the Youth Pride Network, Kass and MJ found themselves thinking back to the moment they first entered the workplace, and the unique challenges, questions, and pressures that came with being young and queer at work.  Young queer professionals have so much to offer Western Australia’s diverse economy, yet they often find themselves navigating...

Did you know that approximately 1 in 7 people worldwide are neurodivergent - that’s more than 15% of the global population?  Neurodivergent is an umbrella term used to describe people whose minds work differently from what society has deemed “the norm.” Neurodivergent individuals may interpret, experience, and process the world in diverse ways, often associated with diagno...

Disclaimer: This episode discusses experiences of transitioning and some of the challenges (but also nots of euphoria), if you are feeling a little sensitive today, come back another time - or if this episode has brought up any feelings of distress for you - contact the support resources and the end of this page. “Trans people have been here since the beginning of time and it will contin...

Disclaimer: This episode discusses mental health issues, if you are feeling a little sensitive today, come back another time - or if this episode has brought up any feelings of distress for you - contact the support resources and the end of this page. Special guests Wemba-Wemba Drag King and brotherboy aka Wren (they/them) and Youth Pride Network’s Manager, Chloe Clements (she/her), diving into th...

Disclaimer: This episode discusses language that may have been used as a slur towards LGBTIQA+ people in the past, yet this episode focusses on reclaiming these words and making them our own, if you are feeling a little sensitive today, come back another time - or if this episode has brought up any feelings of distress for you - contact the support resources and the end of this page. Language shap...

In this episode of Queer And?, YPN team member, Kass, sits down with two members of YPN’s Inclusive Eid Advisory Group to discuss the intersection of queerness and faith. Why are safe spaces so important for queer people of faith? How can we create more inclusive environments within religious spaces? What role do religious leaders play in this work? You'll find out in this heartfelt and thought-pr...

"The human experience is nothing more than intimacy and nothing more than connections with people." In this episode of Queer And?, YPN's team member Kass has a yarn with Zoe Sullivan (she/her) from the YEP Project. They talk about all things intimacy from a much needed queer perspective—how we define it, how we experience it, and how media shapes our understanding of queer intimacy. What does inti...

" You can't avoid politics, in the sense that it shapes so much of our lives. Politics aren't just for people in fancy suits. They can look like you and me, and anybody has the ability to make change.” In this episode of Queer And?, Youth Pride Network Committee Chair, Troy, sits down with three influential changemakers at the intersection of youth, queer advocacy, and politics. Join Youth Ministe...

Being part a marginalised community, most of the queer folks are keenly aware of the injustices that we face on the daily basis. But what are the pathways to achieve justice? How does intersectionality play a role in this pursuit? We're thrilled to have Lily Hayward - the Aboriginal Research Assistant from Telethon Kids to discuss this very thorny topic.   We also especially explore and...

We heard queer inclusion in sports is the hot topic these day 🤷🤔 Hit the link in our bio ASAP for an hour of unpacking all the nuances that comes with sports, especially for trans, non-binary and intersex folks🌈🏅 We couldn't be more thrilled to have the very two special guests tuning in for this episode: 💪💥🏈Zee (he/they) is an ex WAFLW player and passionate advocate of LGBTQIA+ inclusi...

And just like that, we're back for a brand new season! To feel safe, to feel seen, to feel like you’re belong somewhere – unfortunately is a luxury that not all queer peeps can afford to experience. But what happen when these queer individuals also belong to an ethnic or cultural minority, which further complicate their sense of belonging – or the lack thereof?  To unpack this big and thorny...

“My queerness is safe now." For the final episode of season 1, we hear from five powerful queer elders. Hannah, Chey, and Shania from the YPN interview Jim Morrison and his partner Keith, David Gibson, Carl Freedman, and Gillie Anderson for a powerful, intergenerational discussion about queerness. For more info on our guests: youthpridenetwork.net/queerandpodcast  Got a story or an idea for a...

“I think being disabled let me be queer in an easier way. I wasn't scared of being different, I wasn't scared of not fitting in because I didn't fit in. I'm so thankful to my disability for that experience.”  On today’s episode, we hear from five fierce advocates from the queer and disabled community. Hannah, Jack, and Georgia from the YPN sit down with Anneka Bodt, Crystal Nguyen, and G...

“I wear my queerness as proudly as I wear my cultural identity. They’re both very important parts of who I am.”  On today’s episode, we hear from seven fierce advocates from the community that are queer people of colour. Dulasi, Chey, Meghana, and Dylan (aka drag performer “Maven”) from the YPN have a yarn with Ngatokotoru Tomokino (AKA the drag queen “Moesha”), Kim Thatcher, and Em...

“Each day I have a renewed understanding of my gender and it kind of builds upon itself over time.”  On today’s episode Hannah (they/them) and Allie (she/they) from the YPN had a yarn with twelve different people that identify as trans including Samson Spee (he/him), Andy Lowes (he/him), Lena Van Hale (she/her) and 7 young people that attend the Transfolk of WA's weekly youth space to hear th...

“You are blak enough. You are queer enough.”  On today’s episode, we sat down for a yarn with eight queer First Nations people including Eva Grace and Niq Mullaley, Tobiasz Millar, Shania Eddy, Zoe Sullivan, Dani Sib, and Ingrid and Dillian Cumming to hear their stories, their advice, and their hopes for the future.  For more info on our guests: youthpridenetwork.net/queerandpodcast Got...

“Intersectional conversations are so important because they acknowledge the totality of who someone is and allow people to bring the entirety of themselves to a discussion and not have to leave part of themselves at home.”   On today’s episode, we sat down for a conversation with Charlotte Glance (she/they), one of the Youth Pride Network’s founders to discuss the origins of the organiza...

Kaya! Wanjoo! Hello and welcome to the Youth Pride Network's new podcast "Queer And?". A podcast for the community, by the community.   Being queer isn’t a full stop. Our queerness intersects with other parts of our identity in unique, exciting, and challenging ways. Join members of the Youth Pride Network as they sit down with LGBTIQA+ people from the community in WA to talk about their...