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Beyond the Farm GateA cracking success: The story of Josh’s Rainbow EggsJosh Murray is the Founder and COO of Josh’s Rainbow Eggs. Josh’s Rainbow Eggs is an environmentally sustainable, family-owned, free-range egg farm supplying grocery stores across Victoria. In this episode, Josh reveals the surprising origins of Josh's Rainbow Eggs and how the business has grown since he started it when he was just 9 years old. He shares insights into the day-to-day operations of egg farming and how he and his team are addressing challenges in the egg industry including avian influenza. Josh gets candid about growth and explains how Josh's Rainbow Eggs has continued to expa...2025-06-3018 min
Word for WordDean BeckEvery week Word for Word explores the stories, experiences, and perspectives of extraordinary LGBTQIA+ individuals. From artists to advocates, quiet heroes to loud trailblazers, we’re shining a light on the lives and lessons of those who are making a difference in our community.
Join host Jason Heath each week as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of our guests, and discover the beauty of their authentic selves. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired – because on Word for Word, every voice matters, and every story deserves to be heard.
This week’s guest...2025-04-0654 min
JOY Community HighlightsPride in the Park – Bendigo Pride Festival 2025A special broadcast from the Bendigo Pride Festival for the ‘Pride in the Park’ Youth Event with hosts Brett and Tim! Broadcast on March 29th, 2025 on JOY 94.9.
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Well, Well, WellBendigo PrideWe speak with Glambassador and committee member for Bendigo Pride, Polly Filla, about the upcoming festival and why it's important for diverse communities in the country.
Learn more at https://bendigopridefestival.com.au/
Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.
If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au
Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at thorneharbour.org and in South Australia at samesh.org.au.2025-03-2015 min
Raising Our VoicesCelebrating Self AdvocacyWe revisit a discussion by Self Advocates about what some of the different groups do and share the best bits about being part of a self advocacy group.We are stronger together as members of self advocacy groups!SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities AdvocacyMusic on todays show is the Self Advocacy Anthem by the Outsiders.For more information: www.amida.org.au2025-01-0800 min
Raising Our VoicesIDPWD 2024Join us for our last show of 2024 as we celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) and the Power of Self AdvocacyFeaturing the voices of Chris Bolton, Aunty Jane Rosengrave, Janet Curtain, James Teeken, Jack, Amanda Millear, Paul Drew, Sarah Waardenberg, Poppy Egan, Romeo, Beck Biddle, Cam, Maddy and Heather about our different self advocacy groups and the importance of IDPwD.The following Self Advocacy groups were represented on the program:SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and...2024-12-1100 min
Raising Our VoicesSelf Advocates - Stronger TogetherJoin us this month for a full house of Self Advocates!We have a discussion about what the different groups do and share the best bits about being part of a self advocacy group.We are stronger together as members of self advocacy groups!SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities AdvocacyMusic on todays show is the Self Advocacy Anthem by the Outsiders.For more information: www.amida.org.au2024-11-1300 min
Respect. Belong. Thrive.A conversation about gender identity and families with Hero Macdonald.For closed captions visit: https://video.deaIn this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews University Librarian, Hero Macdonald.Hero discusses the importance of inclusive language and kindly shares their experience being non-binary and a member of a rainbow family. Hero highlights some challenges and barriers currently faced within the community for a person who is non-binary. They also provide some advice to listeners who are questioning their own gender or sexual identity.If any of the content within this episode has caused you distress an...2023-03-1017 min
Respect. Belong. Thrive.A conversation around rainbow families with Meghan Kelly.In this episode Dr Lee FitzRoy, Coordinator – Primary Prevention within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division at Deakin University, interviews our Acting Executive Dean Arts and Education, Associate Professor Meghan Kelly.Meghan kindly shares with us some of her insights on parenting a transchild, being a member of a rainbow family, and the joys and challenges within her family dynamics. Meghan also highlights how these issues may not be so different from what other parents and families may experience. It is everyone’s responsibility to learn about the experiences of transgender members of our community and do what...2023-03-1017 min
Wine with Teacher PodcastWine with The Teacher CollectionA VIRTUAL GOLDEN TOUR INTERVIEW. Thank you to Lill from @the.teacher.collection for making me laugh so much while recording. In this episode we discussed: Journey into Teaching Rural Lifestyle and Benefits Life in Bendigo, Victoria Appreciation of Beauty Studying Masters Small School Community The Teacher Collection Supporting Australian Made Teacher Wellbeing Check out Lill's resources at The Teacher Collection. Check out Rainbow Sky Creations.2021-08-2745 min
Driving You Mad, Driving You Crazy2019 GLOBE AWARDS: Marie Dixon from Headspace Bendigo and Gerard Jose from Bendigo Community Health Services #ListenNOWCatch all the fun and pizzaz of the 2019 GLOBE LGBTI Community Awards which were held at the Regent Ballroom on 11 October. In this podcast from JOY’s LIVE Outside...
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Been There Done ThatJ.Batman, Judy Garland, Markus Feehily, Cole Porter, Bonnie TylerIn this show, we reflect upon John Batman – the Australian-born founder of Melbourne and examine more closely the treaty that he made with some local aborigines when negotiating the ownership of land for the Port Phillip settlement. We bask in the wealth which gold provided in the early years of Victoria – especially in the cities of Ballarat, Bendigo and Melbourne.
In a musical theme, we talk about the song ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, its origins and its role now in gay subculture, its symbol of dreams and wishes; and the place of the singer Judy Garland.
We cha...2017-06-0545 min
Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 18/11/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on November 18, 2016.
We have a couple of guests tonight. First up is Tony Briffa, who is a councillor for the Hobsons Bay Council (now you might think what has this to do with Bendigo ). Tony was born Antoinette Briffa, and is the worlds first openly Intersex Mayor, so I think it is very important to us to have a chat with Tony. Tony has a rare intersex condition Incomplete Testicular Feminisation, and our second interviewee is Russell Wright from CFA Pride and they have won an award for inclusion.2016-11-272h 58Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 11/11/2016we have not got any guests tonight, had a busy week and didn't get organised, meant to get in touch with Damien and the troops who got the amazing weekend together last week for the Out In The Open Festival but I am sure out trusty reporter Jacob will be able to fill us in.2016-11-272h 58Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 4/11/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on November 4, 2016.
I will have one guest on tonight's show and he is Jason Tuazon McSheyne and it's been a while so there will be lots to catch up on2016-11-272h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 28/10/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on October 28, 2016.
I will have Harry in the studio with me tonight and hopefully chatting with Justin from Geelong as well.2016-11-272h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 21/10/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on October 21, 2016.2016-11-272h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 14/10/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on October 14, 2016.2016-11-272h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 7/10/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on October 7, 2016.
I will have one guest on tonight's show and he is Jason Tuazon McSheyne and it's been a while so there will be lots to catch up on.2016-11-272h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 30/9/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on September 30, 2016.
Jacob is away this weekend and so I will be flying solo. I have two guests tonight first up I will have Harry McAnulty from VAC and Harry will become a regular guest from tonight on YAY, then we will be speaking to Justin from Geelong about the upcoming Geelong Pride Festival.2016-10-033h 00Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 23/9/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on September 23, 2016.
We have a guest tonight Mary Lou Rasmussen chatting to us about an upcoming interactive panel discussion called Queer Generations, fantastic event by the sounds of it, and then Jacob and Max will entertain you.2016-09-242h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 16/9/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on September 16, 2016.
This week, we have Lisa Chesters on talking Marriage Equality.2016-09-243h 00Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 9/9/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on September 9, 2016.2016-09-152h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 2/9/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on September 2, 2016.
I have on guest tonight and he is Lachlan Slade from Latrobe Uni where he is the Queer Counsellor.2016-09-152h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 26/8/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on August 26, 2016.
I do have some guests tonight and they are Gabby Gllo who works for Victoria Police at Gay and Lesbian Liason and also Greg Gentry who is the local Bendigo GLO officer. We will be chatting all about what their jobs entail and getting a message to all in our LGBTIQ+ Community about the services that are available.2016-09-152h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 19/8/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on August 19, 2016.
The big news of the week is the Victorian Government has introduced a bill to allow Transgender people, YAH YAH YAH so having said that we have a special guest on tonight's show, Sally Goldner who is the Executive Director of Transgender Victoria will be with us to chat about the said Bill.2016-09-153h 00Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 12/8/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on August 12, 2016.
This week I am very pleased to announce I will have a new co-host who is Jacob. I have had Jacob on the radio a couple of times and very very happy to welcome him on board.2016-09-152h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 5/8/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on August 5, 2016.
We have two guests tonight first up is Russell Wright from Walhalla and we will be chatting with Russell about all things CFA, plus we will be chatting with Russell's partner Micheal about the Accomodation they run and all about Walhalla as a getaway spot. The second guest we have tonight is John Cooper who is about to get prepared to stand for local council in Bendigo, plus of course all the usual fantastic music.2016-09-152h 59Rainbow Radio BendigoRainbow Radio 29/7/2016Rainbow Radio LGBTI program as broadcast on Phoenix FM Bendigo 106.7 on July 29, 2016.2016-09-153h 00Rainbow Radio BendigoCFA Pride Interview 8/1/2016Rainbow Radio interview with Russell Wright from CFA Pride about CFA Pride's involvement in the upcoming Melbourne Pride March2016-01-0920 min