Small Talks 3 - Reclaiming Queer
05/04/23 • 13 min
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This week on the Let's be perfectly queer pod we are talking about the origin of the word queer. From derogatory slander to being reclaimed by LGBT+ activist in the 1960s and evolving into the word we use today for our community.
Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
You can help support our show:
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https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
This week on the Let's be perfectly queer pod we are talking about the origin of the word queer. From derogatory slander to being reclaimed by LGBT+ activist in the 1960s and evolving into the word we use today for our community.
Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
You can help support our show:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2076304/support
https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
Previous Episode
5 - The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea
This week we are talking about the famous protest created by LGBT+ activists in retaliation to the controversial change to the Australian Marriage Act in 2004. It is of course The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea.
In this episode of Let's Be Perfectly Queer we talk about the history behind the micro-nation and also discuss the infamous plebiscite that was held in Australia in 2017.
Send us through your stories and experiences at [email protected]
If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:
- Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
- Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
- Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
- Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
- RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24
Online:
- Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
- RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [email protected]
Some of the links we found useful in creating this episode.
https://search.informit.org/doi/epdf/10.3316/informit.135920283364031
https://www.defactoborders.org/places/coral-sea-islands
This Land is My Land: A Graphic History of Big Dreams, Micronations, and Other Self-Made States
https://www.outinperth.com/on-this-gay-day-the-gay-and-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-was-founded/
https://www.outinperth.com/on-this-gay-day-the-gay-and-lesbian-kingdom-of-the-coral-sea-was-founded/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhLNpFy5R4
You can help support our show:
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https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
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6 - Queer Imposter Syndrome
This week on Let’s be perfectly queer podcast we are talking about Queer imposter syndrome. Delving head first into how heteronormativity and internalised homophobia leaves some of us feeling inadequate in our queer lives. Addressing questions such as “can I be gay if I haven’t slept with someone of the same sex?” And “what makes you a good queer person?”
Listen in for some laughs, fun facts and a good dose of authenticity.
Below is a list of organisations that provide further information and support information sourced from Health direct.
QLife — counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight
daily) or chat online.
Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis: call 13 11 14, 24/7, text, or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service — for anyone thinking about suicide: call 1300 659 467.
Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious: call 1300 22 4636, email or chat online, 24/7.
Headspace — mental health space for ages 12-25 years.
Kids Helpline — mental health support for young people aged 5-25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.
ACON — LGBTIQ+ health and HIV prevention and support.
TransHub — ACON’s digital trans and gender diverse platform.
Head to Health — a guide to digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental
health organisations, including a list of phone support services.
PFLAG — Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
ReachOut — mental health resources for young people.
You can help support our show:
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https://www.patreon.com/letsbeperfectlyqueer
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