Well, Well, Well
601 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJoin 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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Episodes
PRONTO! Rapid Testing/OUT in the Open
November 06, 2015 15:59 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBOn this Melbourne Cup Day show, Jessie & Carlos chat with Peter Locke from PRONTO! where free rapid HIV testing is available in a safe and friendly environment. Sponsored by VAC bookings can be made easily on-line. Shepparton's OUT in the OPEN 2015 festival kicks off on Saturday 7 November with a free Carnival Day. Damien Stevens lets us know what else we can expect from this annual GLBTIQ community event!
Nudism/Naturism
October 29, 2015 15:35 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you considered going skinny dipping? Is nudism the same as naturism? Would you get in trouble being naked in the street? Jack, Jessie and Carlos chat with Ben Whiters from ADAM. This event takes place here in Melbourne at Sircuit on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
2015 GLOBE Award Winners
October 21, 2015 06:42 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBFollowing the successful 2015 GLOBE Awards on Friday 16 October, Jack and Cal talk with two of the award winners who contribute to the health and well-being of our gender and sexually diverse community. Dr Edwina Wright who has been at the forefront of HIV medicine for over 30 years won 'Straight Ally of the Year'. Switchboard Victoria took out the ‘Healthy Community’ award and is represented by Leanne Renfree.
Mental Health in the LGBTI Community
October 15, 2015 03:07 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBJessie and Carlos join with VAC counsellor Guy Campbell in an important follow up to Mental Heath week. Together they discuss strategies and available services in response to anxiety and depression in our community including the Calming Anxiety Group. Also, a recap of the highly successful 2015 Northside Bizarre fundraiser for JOY 94.9 and David Williams Fund. If you or anyone you know is in difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
2015 Annual Northside Bizarre
October 09, 2015 06:50 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week Tex and Carlos return to feature the Northside Bizarre 2015. Guests include Ilan, Caleb and performer Pablo MC Fag Face. This annual fundraiser, auction street fair and BBQ for JOY 94.9 and VAC David Williams Fund is being held on this Saturday 10th October 2-8 pm at The Laird Hotel.
ASHM Conference
September 22, 2015 06:38 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin Adam & Tex this week as we welcome Harry McAnulty, team leader of health promotion at VAC, to the show to discuss the recent ASHM (Australasian Society for HIV Medicine) Conference. We also chat to Jeremy Wiggins about his involvement as a presenter at ASHM and the project he co-created called PASH.tm (Peer Advocacy network for the Sexual Health of Trans Masculinities).
Wendy Brokenshire
September 15, 2015 05:13 - 38 minutes - 31 MBJoin Jessie and Adam this week as we chat to Wendy Brokenshire, Manager of the Counselling, Alcohol and Drugs Services program at the VAC, covering: the 'ALICE' Study – (Alcohol and Lesbian/Bisexual Women: Insights into Culture and Emotions) with discussion around the study findings, access to healthcare services and mental health support the Drink Limits program – a support group exploring the role alcohol use plays in our lives and communities the upcoming PrEP information forum featuri...
PLDI with Dean Beck & The LGBT Center with Ben Riley
September 08, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week on the program Tex, Jack and Jessie welcome Dean Beck to look at what the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is all about, the potential it has in changing lives and making a difference in the community. We also chat to Benjamin Riley, exploring the New York Rainbow Center (aka The New York LGBT Center). Is this a model what we can emulate locally?
David Williams Fund & Northside Bizarre
September 01, 2015 04:12 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week Jack, Tex and Adam chat with Lynda Horn from VAC about the David Williams Fund, which provides assistance to people living with HIV who are experiencing financial hardship. Brett from the Laird is also in the studio to chat about this year's Northside Bizarre, a collaboration between JOY 94.9, VAC & The Laird Hotel for an all-inclusive auction house and market place community event (with a twist)!
Stamp Out Syphilis
August 25, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBTex, Jack and Jessie are with you today for this week's show, joined by Guy Hussey and Daniel Brace from Living Positive Victoria. The team are tackling the topic of syphilis and living with HIV while chatting about their latest campaign to Stamp Out Syphilis.
Holding the Man: Edwina Wright & Judy Frecker
August 11, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBJessie, Jack and Anthony are on the airwaves this week, bringing you two special guests to celebrate the much-awaited upcoming release of the film Holding The Man. Prof. Edwina Wright, who was a young infectious diseases doctor at Fairfield Hospital during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, takes us through her experience back then and also talks of consulting on the film's production. HIV Clinical Nurse Consultant Judy Frecker is in the studio to speak about her experience as a youn...
Associate Professor Martin Holt
August 04, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBWe welcome Associate Professor Martin Holt to the show to talk about about the data collected from this year's Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey.
AWOL – A week of leather and fetish
July 28, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBWell, Well, Well is celebrating it's 500th show on air this week with Tex, Jessie and Jack at the helm chatting all things leather and fetish! We are joined by Brett from The Laird Hotel and BJ from Eagle Leather to talk about AWOL (A Week of Leather), and the array of events appealing to the leather and fetish enthusiasts out there.
Marriage Equality with Rodney Croome
July 21, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBJoin Murray, Jack & Anthony this week as we take a look at the issue of marriage equality on a social and political level with special guest author and marriage equality advocate Rodney Croome. We also farewell Murray Sayers from Well, Well, Well. Murray will be embarking on new adventures, moving abroad to spread JOY internationally.
Peer Education at VAC
July 14, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin Adam, Tex and Jessie as we welcome back Budi Sudarto, the Peer Education Coordinator at VAC to the show this week. Budi is spreading the word on the wide range of workshops that are run regularly for gay men of all ages, educating the community about all things around sexual health and exploring their sexuality in a healthy way.
NAIDOC Week
July 07, 2015 04:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBJoin Tex, Jessie and Jack for your weekly dose of wellness here on JOY. We welcome Sandra, Tanine, Jason and Shelly from the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) to the program as part of celebrating NAIDOC Week. We'll be talking through issues such as barriers to access of service for Indigenous Australians and challenging some misconceptions around Aboriginal Culture.
Family violence against gay men in relationships
June 30, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBAnthony, Murray and Jack present the next chapter in our spotlight on family violence in the community, this week focusing on same sex attracted men in relationships. Kieran O'Loughlin, Senior Clinician in Training & Capacity Building with VAC joins the show to lead a discussion about relationship violence with Anthony. The boys also talk about ReVisioning, a behaviour change program for gay and bisexual men to discuss their experience of violence within relationships and coping strategies t...
Family violence against women in the community
June 23, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBJoin Anthony, Carlos and Jack again this week as we continue our spotlight on family violence. We are discussing violence in lesbian relationships and types of support available to those affected in the community. Joining us is Mel Creek, a counsellor with Lifeworks and later Moo Baulch from Domestic Violence NSW.
Family violence in the community, response and action
June 16, 2015 05:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBJack, Anthony and Murray continue the discussion about family violence in the GLBTIQ community with a focus on response and action. Senior Constable Gabby Tyacke with the Victoria Police returns to the show and later we also hear from Dr Stephen Carbone, Policy Research & Evaluation Leader with beyondblue.
Radiothon Special: A peek into porn & leather
June 02, 2015 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's Radiothon week and Adam, Jessie and Carlos welcome porn stars Jesse Jackman & Dirk Caber to the show as well as Mr Leather 2003, John Pendal.
Down an’ Dirty
May 26, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBCarlos, Adam and Jessie welcome some special guests to the studio this week to talk about the upcoming Down an' Dirty weekend. BJ from Eagle Leather and Andrew from VicLeather are here to give us all the info about the workshops, forums and other events taking place as part of the project which appeals to sexually adventurous men.
Jane Green from Vixen Collective
May 19, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBJessie, Jack and Anthony are joined this week by Jane Green from Vixen Collective. They discuss the role of the collective in the community and chat about the sex worker industry, as well understanding sex workers from a legal and health perspective.
One for the vollies
May 12, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBListen in as Murray and Jack celebrate National Volunteers Week, celebrating all those vollies out there! Four volunteers from VAC are joining us in the studio so please help us welcome Gordon, Richard, Gareth and Garry.
The Candlelight Memorial & IDAHO
May 05, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's show, Jack and Murray discuss the upcoming International AIDS Candlelight Memorial for 2015 with Max Niggl, Speakers Bureau Coordinator at Living Positive Victoria. Jeremy Wiggins, counsellor with the Victorian AIDS Council, chats to the boys about IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) with a broader emphasis on queer/trans phobia.
‘Sexy Tests’ and treatment
April 28, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBJoin Carlos, Jack amd Anthony this week as we're joined by Brent Allen from Living Positive Victoria to talk about treatment as prevention. We also have a chat with Harry McAnulty, team leader of the health promotion team at VAC, about Sexy Tests. You can watch the teaser clip below for even more info. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WMBJuCLaeM Congratulations go out to our very own Well, Well, Well co-host Murray and his new husband Steven on their recent marriage!
Gay, Asian & Proud!
April 21, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBJessie, Anthony and Adam provide your weekly dose of wellness here on JOY with special guest, Budi Sudarto, the peer education co-ordinator of the health promotion team at VAC. This week is all about culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with Budi sharing his personal experiences and giving us an intriguing insight to the gay Asian community. Topics covered include mental health, racism, perception, stereotyping, inter-racial relationships and much more.
One for the girls
April 14, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBOn today's show Anthony, Adam and Carlos will be discussing the LBQ women's conference which was held in late March this year. Wendy Brokenshire from the VAC's Counselling and Alcohol & Other Drugs Services program will join us to share information on what was presented regarding the health and wellbeing of queer women. Wendy also discusses other VAC services which are designed for LBQ women such as Drink Limits. Heath Paynter, Senior Policy Analyst at the VAC also joins the conversation via...
Internalised Homophobia
March 31, 2015 04:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBAnthony, Murray and Jack are in the studio this week chatting about internalised homophobia in the GLBTIQ community including recent media. Our special guests of the week are Mark, a previous participant of the therapeutic group FearLESS and also Kieran O'Loughlin & Christine Weber, counsellors with the VAC.
Inclusion in sport
March 17, 2015 03:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJack, Carlos and Anthony are in the studio today along with a number of guests including Craig from the Melbourne Chargers rugby team and Disco from the Melbourne Surge water polo team. Simon Ruth, the CEO of the Victorian AIDS Council, is also filling us in on the next hypothetical event happening, Does Dracula Have AIDS? as part of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
Prostate Cancer in Gay Men in Relationships
March 10, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBProfessor Gary Dowsett is welcomed to the show as our special guest this week by Anthony, Jessie and Carlos, talking about prostate cancer in gay men and associated health implications & research. We have the latest news in the studies of PrEP, PROUD and IPERGAY announced at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI).
We are family
March 03, 2015 03:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBAnthony, Murray and Jack are in the studio bringing you the latest in sex, health and well-being. We're chatting this week about the ChillOut Festival and Amelia Bassett joins us on the line from the Rainbow Families Council talking about their upcoming forum We Are Family: Queer Families 2015. Father and son, Greg and Thomas, also join us for a conversation about the reality of parenting and growing up outside of the traditions of the 'nuclear family'.
Staying well during festival season
February 24, 2015 03:34 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBGet Well, Well, Well this week with Murray, Jessie and Adam giving you the lowdown on staying safe and healthy over the festival season with events like Mardi Gras and ChillOut just around the corner! On the line today we have James Gray from ACON chatting about the a[TEST] rapid testing project and also Dan Stubbs from the Inner City Legal Centre getting the word out about Fair Play, an initiative educating the GLBTIQ community on rights & safety at events.
Treatment as Prevention
February 17, 2015 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBAdam, Tex and Jessie are bringing you the latest dose of wellness this week and are joined by Dr Christina Chang, chatting about bio-medical treatment and prevention. Also, our news segment is back! We'll be discussing topics currently in circulation and asking for your input too.
Syphilis 101
February 10, 2015 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBCarlos, Tex and Jack are on air this week talking about STIs and more specifically Syphilis. Adam calls in from the Health Promotion Program at the VAC to give us the lowdown on the topic.
Direct from the archives
February 03, 2015 03:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe're back once more with another dose of Wellness as the Midsumma Festival comes to a close this week. Tex, Adam and Carlos talk to Graham Willett from the Gay & Lesbian Archives and then to Brendy Ford & Jess about the show P.S. I’m Fabulous! Tex also covers the Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey. Catch the latest show via podcast- available here now!
Alcohol and Other Drugs Services
January 27, 2015 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBCarlos, Jack and Anthony have the mic today and they'll be chatting to Jeremy & Patrick from the Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AOD) at the Victorian AIDS Council about their role in the community. Tom also joins us on air to talk about the upcoming event Brotherhood of the Sacred Phallus which is part of the Midsumma Festival.
Homophobia in Sport
January 20, 2015 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAnthony, Murray and Jack are back in fine form this week bringing you a show dedicated to homophobia in sport, with the focus on AFL. Rhyian Anderson Morley from the Yarraville-Seddon Eagles talks about his personal experience of coming out within the sporting world. Matthew Spangher from the Hawthorn Football Club has a chat with the boys about what the AFL is doing to tackle homophobia and the IDAHO campaign. Tune in to get your latest dose of Wellness now via podcast!
Surveys, Sex Work and Sexual Health
January 13, 2015 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this week's show, Anthony, Murray and Jack respond to your suggestions from the previous week. The boys also take a call from the fabulous Tex McKenzie who is spreading the word about the upcoming Midsumma Festival and more specifically the Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey happening there. Our very special guest in the studio is male sex worker Max, who talks us through the ins and outs of the industry. An interesting talk and a show not to be missed!
Back To You
January 06, 2015 03:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAnthony, Jack and birthday-boy Murray are in the studio today, launching the first show for 2015! We're answering your questions and providing info on the 'plethora' of services on offer in the community. Our very special guest Karen Klassen is joining us to talk about HealthMap, a new programme currently exclusive to people undergoing treatment for HIV. The VAC wishes you all a safe and happy 2015!
The Final Hour
December 23, 2014 03:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin Jessie, Murray & Jack this week discussing all the highlights and upcoming events over the festive season. Heath Paynter joins us on the line leading a discussion about the Hypothetical Forum, an interactive role play event being held as part of the Midsumma Festival. There's also some important messages regarding alcohol and recreational drug use over the party season. The Well, Well, Well team wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. We'll be back in the new year!
Well Wrapped Up
December 16, 2014 03:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBJoin Adam, Tex and Jack in the studio today as they take a look back at 2014 and the year of Well, Well, Well that was! The boys will revisit the highlights of their favourite memories from shows passed. Get your weekly dose of Wellness via podcast, available now!
Family violence in the community
December 09, 2014 03:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMurray and Jack are back in full swing this week and have our newest presenter to introduce to you - Anthony Lekkas! The boys will be chatting about relationship violence, how it manifests and what can be done to address it. Also in the studio, we welcome back Gabby Tyacke - Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) with Victoria Police. Gabby will be continuing the topic of relationship violence and the law. Tune in now and get your weekly dose to feel Well, Well, Well!
Family violence in the community
December 09, 2014 03:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMurray and Jack are back in full swing this week and have our newest presenter to introduce to you - Anthony Lekkas! The boys will be chatting about relationship violence, how it manifests and what can be done to address it. Also in the studio, we welcome back Gabby Tyacke - Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) with Victoria Police. Gabby will be continuing the topic of relationship violence and the law. Tune in now and get your weekly dose to feel Well, Well, Well!
World AIDS Day
December 02, 2014 03:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTex, Adam & Jessie are joined in the studio by special guests Ilan, Scott & James to chat about World AIDS Day. What is it all about? What kind of events are on? What's with the red ribbons? Tune in to the latest podcast here to find out! Don't forget, you can continue the conversation by joining us on Facebook and Twitter.
Party Hour with Murray and Jack
November 25, 2014 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin Murray & Jack for White Ribbon Day this week. The boys have a stellar show lined up, celebrating JOY's 21st birthday, World AIDS Day and talking pet therapy with several special guests including: Ilan Werbeloff, VAC's Event Coordinator, chatting about World AIDS Day. Kevin Newman, Social Media Officer at the Lost Dogs Home and Presenter of Pets Aloud here on JOY. Gabby Tyacke, Gay & Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) with Victoria Police. Mark Hadden, our panelist who also hosts The Woo...
HIV and the Aboriginal Community
November 18, 2014 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBJoin us for another week of wellness with Jack, Carlos and Murray in the studio this week talking about HIV in the Aboriginal community. Theyre joined by special guest, Peter Waples-Crowe, from VACCHO, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. The chat on policy continues as well this week in the run up to the 2014 Victorian State Election.
Election Lead-Up Show
November 11, 2014 03:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWelcome back to Well, Well, Well after a quick break on Cup Day. Join Jessie, Adam & Carlos this week as we start gearing up for the 2014 Victorian State Election. We're talking about our special upcoming Election Community Forum hosted by the VAC and hearing from a few special guests guests including: Ian Muchamore, President of Living Positive Victoria Simon Ruth, CEO of the Victorian AIDS Council Anne McGravie-Wright, organiser of the exhibition Masking the Face of HIV
Health, Tobacco and Smoking
October 28, 2014 03:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBToday’s show with Jack, Tex and Jessie is all about health. They'll discuss smoking and tobacco related issues with special guests Heath Paynter, a senior policy analyst from VAC as well as Edwin Pascoe, a diabetes nurse. Also, be sure to tune in to our various discussions over the next few weeks while we chat politics and policy in the lead up to the 2014 Victorian State Election.
‘PEP 101’ with Dr Anna Pierce
October 21, 2014 03:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBJoin Tex, Jack and our new presenter Cal on today's show chatting about PEP with guest speaker Dr Anna Pierce from The Alfred Hospital. Also in the studio, we are joined by Disco from the Melbourne Surge Water Polo Club.
Paul Kidd from the HIV Legal Working Group
October 14, 2014 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn today's show we talk with Paul Kidd from the HIV Legal Working Group about Section 19 A of the Crimes Act and how it contributes to HIV stigma and discrimination in Victoria.