Jason (he/him) is a kiwi born, gay man who has moved to Gippsland and really immersed himself in the community.
In this episode, Jason speaks about his time working with the SES and the ways he is moving with them towards inclusivity. Jason now also sits on the Gippsland Pride Initiative committee and was a participant in the 2022/23 Regional Activation Program. He discusses how much work has gone into his premiere event Gippsland's Day Out from inception to delivery and his hopes to make it a taste of Midsumma Carnival for Gippsland.
There are no significant trigger warnings for this episode, but if you find anything distressing then please seek support from a loved one or one of the helplines listed at the bottom of this description.
This podcast is released every Tuesday and Friday and could not have been possible without the support of our local community partners, Midsumma and the Fairer Victoria portfolio of the Victorian State Government.
Episode Credits
Wayfinder, Interviewer & Editing : Helene Thomas
Episode Introduction: Caitlin Grigsby
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
“Simple Melody by Speakeasy
“Lo-fi music guitar (loop)” by Migfus20
“Lo-fi music guitar short version" by Migfus20
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