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
Holiday Special
January 13, 2017 07:08 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn ep 571 Adam and Daniel speak with Anthony and Wendy from the LGBTI Intimate Partner and Family Violence Team at VAC about same-sex relationship violence. Also the general manager from Switchboard talks about what support services will be available across the festive break.
Positive Women
December 29, 2016 04:06 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThe subject for hosts John and Tex this week on ep 570 is women and HIV. Their guests are CEO Alison Boughey, Juliet Wittich, Health Promotion and Communications Coordinator and Heather Mugwagwa, Peer Support Coordinator from Positive Women Victoria.
Transgender youth
December 23, 2016 08:27 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBOn ep 569 Jessie and John are joined by Arlo from YGENDER. Language is so important when it comes to discussing Trans narratives and terminology. We all need to be more educated and skilled to avoid making the wrong assumptions and misconceptions. For more info see MINUS18.
Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss
December 12, 2016 01:17 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBThis is a special podcast of an interview with Rory O’Neill AKA Panti Bliss about The Queen Of Ireland film and the Irish Marriage Equality campaign. As the original interview was a prerecord via telephone from Ireland only 11 minutes was aired. This is the complete interview which was originally broadcast on 5-9-2016.
HIV and aging
December 07, 2016 06:04 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week on ep 567, the third in the series of shows leading up to World AIDS Day 2016, Tex and Adam are joined by Mr Max Niggl from Living Positive Victoria. Also discussed are details that Living Positive Victoria have in store for WAD 2016.
HIV Still Matters
November 24, 2016 05:14 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJack, Alex and James continue the series of shows leading up to World AIDS Day 2016. Stigma is real for people living with HIV is the topic for ep 566. Joining the discussion is Darren Vizer, an openly HIV positive person who has experienced stigma and speaks out against stigma and has done something about his lived experience. Also we shall be talking to Tascha about women & HIV stigma.
HIV Still Matters
November 24, 2016 05:14 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJack, Alex and James continue the series of shows leading up to World AIDS Day 2016. Stigma is real for people living with HIV is the topic for ep 566. Joining the discussion is Darren Vizer, an openly HIV positive person who has experienced stigma and speaks out against stigma and has done something about his lived experience. Also we shall be talking to Tascha about women & HIV stigma.
PrEP and treatment as prevention
November 15, 2016 06:38 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBEp 565 starts a new series of shows leading up to World AIDS Day 2016. Adam & Jack chat about tools for bio-medical prevention of HIV strategies. Michael from PrEPaccessNOW and John from Living Positive Victoria discuss our options. Online information for Pep is available at GET PEP or phone the PEP Info Line 1800 889 887. VAC are hoping to recruit over 100 volunteers to help give out over 40K red ribbons on World AIDS Day 2016 on 1 December. To find out more or register to volunteer you ca...
Out in the Open and VACOUNTRY services
November 04, 2016 06:51 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe focus of ep 564 is Out In The Open, a festival running from 3-6 November. Daniel and Alex's special guest is Festival Director of the regional festival, Damien Stevens. Also on the show we have Harry joining us on the phone. Harry is the Program manager of VACOUNTRY which is based in Bendigo. Don't forget World AIDS Day 2016 is coming up on 1 December. VAC are hoping to recruit over 100 volunteers to help give out over 40K red ribbons. To find out more or register to volunteer you can v...
Drug use & Chemsex
November 02, 2016 06:25 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week's topic in ep 562 is Drug use & Chemsex and how this can effect our well-being. Jessie and John are joined by Dr Adam Bourne, an expert on harm reduction among people who use drugs, sexual health and HIV prevention among marginalised populations such as LGBTI people. More info available at TOUCHBASE. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, qlife on 1800 184 527 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
Foundational Breast Care
October 26, 2016 05:56 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn ep 562, Jessie and John discuss teaching women how to care for their breasts as part of a holistic approach to overall health and wellbeing. They are joined by Complimentary Health Practitioner Sara Harris. More info available at Foundational Breast Care. Also Brett Lasham from The Laird Hotel comes into to give a wrap up of the Northside Bizarre.
Northside Bizarre 2016
October 12, 2016 07:45 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this special ep 561, Cal and Tex cover all things Northside Bizarre 2016. This inclusive LGBTI community event raises funds for both JOY and VAC’s David Williams Fund Guests include Michelle and Steven who are volunteering with the auction among other duties and Brett Lasham from The Laird Hotel, one of the driving forces behind this great event.
2016 Northside Bizarre and STRIDE
October 11, 2016 03:55 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBTogether for the first time on ep 560, Tex and Daniel cover topics such as Northside Bizarre, STRIDE, The Dark Side of The Rainbow and HIVsters Victoria. Richard discusses PETE a new website for guys living with HIV as part of the STRIDE project funded by Beyondblue. The project deals with stigma, both in the community of same sex attracted men who have been or are heterosexually married, and with men who are living with HIV. Matthew and Russ from The Dark Side Of The Rainbow tell us about ...
VAC Alcohol and Drug Services
October 04, 2016 05:30 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on ep 559 Adam and Jack delve deep into human rights, drug and alcohol and violence in the LGBTI community. Lee Carnie from The Human Rights Law Centre joins in the discussion. Resources include the Anti Violence Project and Rainbow Network. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, switchboard on 1800 184 527 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636.
GRUNT
September 28, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn Episode 558 this week Jessie returns to join co-host Jack and the main focus is the launch of GRUNT. Grunt is about informed sex between trans guys and cis guys. It’s a celebration of who we are and the guys we are into. A space to get accurate, inclusive and sex-positive sexual health information. Also don't miss Northside Bizarre 2016 coming up Saturday October 15th at The Laird Hotel.
Mindfulness, VAC’s Rainbow Connect and Home Care
September 16, 2016 06:14 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJack & Daniel are joined by new co-host, Alex in this ep no 557. Campbell Smith the team leader of Community Support based at the Positive Living Centre talks about a project called Rainbow Connect and more broadly about Home Care. Alex comes in to let us know about a new pilot project at the PLC called Mindfulness and general services available at the centre.
Queen of Ireland documentary & Art Therapy
September 15, 2016 06:08 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week on ep 556 Tex and John chat with Rory O'neill aka Panti Bliss about the documentary "The Queen of Ireland" focusing on the historic referendum on marriage equality in Ireland. David Butler, is in the studio to talk about a VAC fundraiser "Whose Eyeliner Is it AnyGay?". Also, Deirdre and Tim from the HIV Services program at the Victorian AIDS Council working out of our Positive Living Centre discuss Art Therapy.
VAC Alcohol and Drug Services
August 31, 2016 07:41 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn Episode 555 Adam & Daniel speak with Wendy and Garth from AOD about the range of services we offer and about alcohol and other drug issues facing members of our community. Also don't miss the upcoming VAC fundraiser called “Whose Eyeliner Is It Anyway?” It’s being held at Howler in Brunswick on the 12th Sep at 7pm. Tickets range from $28-49 (for VIP meet and greet) Tickets will be available via HOWLER.
Biomedical Prevention
August 30, 2016 03:51 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn Episode 554 John and Cal delve deep into TasP and PrEP. Jo Watson, former CEO of NAPWHA and current member of PBAC the committee in charge of listing drugs on the PBS joins the discussion. Also in the spotlight, Dr Vincent Cornelisse from Prahran Market Clinic gives his take on the new TasP data, and what’s going to happen to PrEP in the near future.
A Week Of Leather 2016
August 24, 2016 05:16 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBEpisode 552 aired 8/8/2016 - This show is all about Leather! Cal and Daniel dig deep into The Laird’s annual AWOL. Guests include BJ from Eagle Leather, Brett Lasham from The Laird Hotel, and “Daddy” Steve Morgan, Laird Leatherman 2015. Also discussed, Down An' Dirty for sexually adventurous men and looking after their health and well-being.
HIV & Hep C Co-infection Forum
August 22, 2016 01:26 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week Tex & Adam talk with Joel Murray from Living Positive Victoria and the Positive Speaker Bureau and VAC’s Policy guru John Manwaring about a forthcoming Hep C and HIV Forum.
2016 Election Final
June 30, 2016 06:56 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this final of an election focused series, Adam and co host John Mainwaring from VAC continue the discussion of election issues relevant to our LGBTI community. For more information see Rainbow Votes and AFAO survey.
2016 Election
June 26, 2016 21:06 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the second of an election focused series, Adam & Jessie are joined by John Mainwaring from VAC to continue the discussion of election issues relevant to our LGBTI community.
Queen’s Birthday
June 20, 2016 22:14 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBJack and Adam cover a range of topics as part of Men's Health Week. In the first of an election focused series John Mainwaring, the senior policy officer at VAC talks about LGBTI representation in parliament. Caleb Hawk from VAC, Steve from GAMMA and Richard discuss STRIDE (Stigma Reduction Interventions: Digital Environments). This project in association with beyondblue is comprised of six smaller projects that use technology, such as apps and websites, along with evidence-based techniques.
Breast Screen Victoria
June 03, 2016 08:41 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMaura Conneely, the communications officer from BreastScreen Victoria joins Tex and Jessie to discuss breast screening. BreastScreen provide all clinical services from the initial screening mammogram to any further procedures required to the point of diagnosis. BreastScreen Victoria will assist women to make informed decisions about their approach to the early detection of breast cancer and target breast mammography services to Victorian women aged 50-74.
State Government Apology/LBQ Women’s Conference
May 28, 2016 22:54 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week Jack and Cal talk with Anna Brown from the Human Rights Law Centre about the formal State Government apology to those convicted under unjust laws against homosexual acts. Also, Rowena Allen, Victoria's first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner discusses the 2016 Lesbian Bisexual and Queer Women's Health and Wellbeing Conference to be held in Melbourne.
Equinox/VACOUNTRY
May 22, 2016 21:56 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBVAC is marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with the launch of Equinox, the new name and brand for VAC’s trans and gender diverse health service. Peter Locke joins Cal and Jessie to talk about this new service. Harry McAnulty discusses VACOUNTRY, our Bendigo-based program serving the Loddon Mallee Region. VACOUNTRY will offer free confidential information, advice and support to the general community, both individuals and organisations, by telephon...
Hepatitis C
May 03, 2016 03:08 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBJack, Tex and James look at Hepatitis C from a personal and clinical perspective. How may it impact on your lifestyle, particularly if you may have another chronic condition? Joel from the Positive Speaker Bureau gives us the benefit of his personal experience of living with Hepatitis C. Jen Johnson the coordinator of the Blood Born Virus Program at ARCSHS, joins the team on the line to fill us in from a clinical side.
Anzac Day 2016
April 29, 2016 04:15 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this special Anzac Day show hosted by Tex and Jack we commemorate those who fought for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today. Graham Willett from the Australian Lesbian & Gay Archives discusses the involvement of LGBTI community in the military services. Also Dr Noah Riseman from The Australian Catholic University together with Graham Willett are working on the LGBTI Military History Project researching how Australian armed forces have grappled with changing social attitudes towar...
YEAH
April 23, 2016 04:53 - 34 minutes - 79.1 MBThis week we welcome new co-host James Houghton to the show after the departure of long-time presenter, Carlos. Alischa Ross the CEO and Michael Whelan the web and admin coordinator discuss their roles and the work of Youth Empowerment Against HIV/AIDS, an Australian Health Promotion Organisation. Please help save funding for YEAH by signing this petition.
Treatment as Prevention/Treat HIV Now/Revisioning
April 23, 2016 03:42 - 30 minutes - 21 MBJessie & Carlos together with Dr Stephen from The Centre Clinic, discuss treatment as prevention and the growing suite of options available to prevent the transmission of HIV. Colin Batrouney manager of the Health Promotion Program tells us about the launch of a new campaign, Treat HIV Now, a joint project between Living Positive Victoria and VAC . Antony from The Revisioning Group explains the therapeutic service that is being offered exclusively to gay and bisexual men who are finding th...
VicBears Gala Dinner/High Cow
April 09, 2016 05:43 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBThis year VicBears celebrate their 20th Anniversary Gala on the 22nd April at the Comics Lounge, North Melbourne. Rob joins Cal & Cam to discuss this special event, sponsored by the VAC. Also Reigning Mr Laird Leatherman, Daddy Steve, talks about his High Cow Charity Dinner and his nominated charity GALFA.
Youth LGBTI Mental Health
March 15, 2016 21:05 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week the team are joined by Vikki Ryall, the head of clinical services at Headspace and Seb from a queer group on the Peninsula in Frankston as they chat about mental health and LGBT young people. Jessie and Tex ask Vikki and Seb about Headspace, where the organisation started and find out about all the great work that they do as well as the services they provide to the youth of Australia.
Mental Health in Regional and Rural Areas
March 12, 2016 23:18 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCal is joined by special guest host John Manwarring in this episode focussing on mental health issues in regional and rural areas. Alison from National Centre for Farmer Health joins the discussion. Daniel Witthaus talks about NICHE which helps young LGBTI people in rural and remote areas of Australia. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. Also, Switchboard is a freecall on 1800 184 527 between 3pm to midnight ...
Straight Arrows & Keeping Safe
March 04, 2016 21:08 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWith Mardi Gras coming up, Jack and Jessie look at some of the ways to keep safe during the festival season. Fair Play is an LGBTIQ community initiative to help party-goers understand their legal rights and how to keep safe during the Mardi Gras Festival. Sarah from Straight Arrows discusses Phoenix: a new forum available to women who have been recently diagnosed or living with HIV for some time and are ready to connect in a safe and confidential environment.
Depression and Anxiety in the LGBTI Community
February 27, 2016 23:49 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week Jessie and Carlos host a follow-up show once again focusing on mental health. Shaun Staunton, the LGBTI Communities Project Manager at beyondblue comes in to talk about services tailored towards our community. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. Also, Switchboard is a freecall on 1800 184 527 between 3pm to midnight seven days a week.
E-Mental Health In The LGBTI Community
February 21, 2016 09:39 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAdam and Tex are joined by Ben to discuss the role IT plays in mental health and how people can benefit from the services that are available online. Beacon is a research website to help you find online applications for mental and physical disorders. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulty please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. Also, Switchboard is a freecall on 1800 184 527 between 3pm to midnight seven days a week.
Australian Marriage Equality, PrEPX Trial and Pronto
February 11, 2016 04:29 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBComing up to another Valentine's Day, where do we stand? Ivan Hinton the Deputy Director of Australian Marriage Equality discusses the current parliamentary position and the proposed plebiscite. Associate Professor Edwina Wright speaks with Jack & Cal about the expansion of the PrEPX Trial. PRONTO! Program Manager, Peter Locke updates us about the additional services that are available.
National Water Polo League Pride Cup 2015
February 05, 2016 01:38 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week is all about surging seals and aquatic sports! Steve Blunt President of Victorian Seals and Ash McMaster President Melbourne Surge join Tex and Cal to discuss the NWPL Pride Cup. It's on Friday Feb 5 at MSAC centre and Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or at the door. If you missed out on filling in the Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey it is now available online for a limited time.
Midsumma Mooning 2016
January 29, 2016 02:43 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBCarlos and Adam are back to feature the fabulous Midsumma Mooning 2016 coming up at the Laird Hotel on 29 January. Brett from The Laird chats on the phone about this very popular fundraiser night and what we can expect this year. The David Willams Fund is the benefactor of this charity event and Linda is in the studio to discuss the fund's history and how it works.
Red Meet and Company Of Men
January 21, 2016 05:53 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week Jessie and Carlos discuss upcoming exhibitions as part of Midsumma 2016. OJ from the Arts Collective WRUFFnTumble comes into discuss Red Meet. Featuring the work of David Lee Pereira, this exhibition is sponsored by ENUF. Showing now at Off The Kerb Gallery. Company Of Men opens 21 January 2016. Rogan and Kia were commissioned by VAC to explore masculinity in the GLBTI community. Please note the change of venue to BRIGHTSPACE.
All Things Midsumma 2016
January 13, 2016 07:10 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMidsumma 2016 is coming! Tex and Cal return to give us a rundown on all the great events happening during the festival. Comedian Adam Richard is in the studio to discuss his role as the moderator in this year's Midsumma Hypothetical. David pops in to talk about PRONTO! returning to Carnival. Also Tex tells us about the importance of the Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey and why everyone should complete one.
In The Looking Glass
January 07, 2016 06:06 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBIn the first episode for 2016, Jack and Adam peer through the looking glass to review and preview policy issues and events of interest for 2015/16. John Manwarring, the senior policy analyst from VAC joins the discussion. Topics include the repeal of Section 19 of the Crimes Act, PREP, the launch of Harm Reduction Victoria, Community Forums and what's coming up in Midsumma 2016.
Christmas Coping Strategies
December 23, 2015 19:57 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBChristmas and holidays can be a difficult time for some people in our community. Having a plan to put in place and help prepare can help. Jack and Tex are joined by Leanne Renfree (General Manager) and Carol Anne (Counselling Supervisor) from Switchboard to discuss strategies and available services to help manage anxiety. If you are experiencing difficulties, Switchboard is a freecall on 1800 184 527 between 3pm to midnight seven days a week.
Drug Harm Reduction
December 17, 2015 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week Tex and Carlos review different ways to best look after yourself when using illegal or recreational drugs. The boys are joined by Dr Matt Dunn, a senior lecturer in Public Health at Deakin University to discuss illicit drug use in the community. Bill O'Loughlin, the president of Harm Reduction Victoria also shares information on available services and research. TOUCHBASE is also a great website to obtain information, advice or support. JOY and VAC do not condone the use of illegal...
Victorian PrEP Accord/Access to PrEP
December 14, 2015 03:07 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week Carlos and Jessie discuss PrEP and the community approach to preventing the transmission of HIV. Simon Ruth CEO from VAC is on the phone to talk about the Victorian PrEP Accord which was announced on Monday December 7. Also Steve Spencer is in the studio to promote PrEPaccessNOW that aims to lead the way in Victoria and the world in contributing to the end of HIV by improving access to PrEP.
World AIDS Day 2015
December 11, 2015 04:44 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis special edition of Well, Well, Well commemorates World AIDS Day 2015. Tex returns with Jesse to chat with Matt, a Red Ribbon volunteer from VAC. Scott Philips brings us up to date on his Wrap It In Red fundraising events for WAD. Alex Nikolovski, Team Leader at VAC Positive Living Centre tells us about the Memorial Service which is held every year at PLC. While Marg Hayes from the Catholic AIDS Ministry fills us in about her role in the Memorial.
Positive Women/Touch Base
November 26, 2015 09:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBJesse & Jack conclude this third and final part of a World AIDS Day series in a discussion with Autumn Pierce the Health Promotion Coordinator from Positive Women Victoria focusing on HIV from a female gendered lens. Jeremy Wiggins from VAC also talks about the launch of Touch Base a national drug & alcohol harm reduction website for the LGBTI community.
World AIDS Day/Greig Friday Award
November 20, 2015 05:41 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this second part of a World AIDS Day series Jack and Adam continue with some important events for World AIDS Day in a discussion with Max Niggl from Living Positive Victoria. This week's special guest is Jesse Oey a VAC volunteer who is the inaugural winner of the Greig Friday Leadership Award for 2015. Jesse has been involved in the Peer Education Program.
Tilde Film Festival 2015/AFAO’s Program
November 11, 2015 19:43 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBJack and Adam discuss with Cerise the upcoming Tilde Film Festival. This Festival was created to support the work of trans and gender diverse storylines and filmmakers. Opening 13-15 November at the Lithuanian Club in North Melbourne. Also they are joined by Bridget Haire the President of the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO). This is the first part of a World AIDS Day series featuring the AFAO's International Program.