Charli (they/them) is a 17 year old queer and non-binary person who lives with chronic illness.
Charli is an artist and, in this episode, they discuss their first exhibition which has been shown at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. They talk us through each of the 5 artworks they have created and the important life event or emotional state that it represents. Charli speaks from their experience of living with chronic illness and they have a wisdom well beyond their years.
Trigger Warnings: Mental health & chronic illness, mentions of suicide & eating disorders
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Episode Credits
Wayfinder, Interviewer & Editing : Helene Thomas
Episode Introduction: Danae Reid
Pridefinder Midsumma Team
Ashlee Hints: Community Engagement Manager
Bec Cooen: Project and Program Manager – Victoria's Pride
Danae Reid: Regional Community Engagement Coordinator
Felicity McIntosh: Marketing & Communications Manager
Martin Broadley: Programming Administrator
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Music Credits
Intro/Outro “10c Coffee” by Clamshell
“Last Lights” by Landsman
“Late Night Reading by Cold Case
“Smoke” by Joseph McDade
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