F*CK WE”VE MOVED ON HERE, SNAIL PENISES, SOFT DISCRIMINATION AND PRISCILLA…
Download the twenty-eighth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Eight: Broken Hill
Daniel meets local celebrities, photographer, Robin, and son of carpet messer-upper-er, Pro Hart, “Harry”. Daniel hears about local “grading” systems and ponders “that’s so gay” as “soft discrimination” with “Vic”. Daniel spends time in a remote community with an inspiring local teacher: “Elaine”.
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATIONS, TRIVIA NIGHT IPHONE INTEGRITY, OCCASIONAL TEACHERS AND MISTAKEN FOR STRAIGHT…
Download the twenty-seventh installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Seven: Canberra
In his birthday week and in the wake of the then-undecided Federal Election, Daniel hears about the evolution of “Grant” from LGBT youth group participant, to facilitator to guest speaker. Daniel meets local transgender support worker, “Andrea”. Daniel navigates iPhone integrity and meets “Leroy” for the second time, the first time being in Berlin, at an AIDS Fundraiser Trivia Night.
WINNING SEMI-GAY BATHURST TRIVIA, PASSING TO PAY “LAST [DECADE’S] RENT”…
Download the twenty-sixth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Six: Bathurst
Daniel hears about “passing” in town from the Queer Collective’s “Wade”. Daniel watches Steve, the towering ex-army, Tasmanian become LGBT-friendly right before his watering eyes. Daniel hits the stage with Sydney “Louis” to challenge homophobia after a local performance of Rent in Orange.
MISSED CONNECTIONS, ON BEING SLIGHTLY BATTERED, RATHER BRUISED…
Download the twenty-fifth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Five: Newcastle
Despite a series of cancellations, Daniel manages to have a week of interviews and to get a roof over his head thanks to “Clark” and “Ellen”, parents of “Nick”. Daniel meets “Gina” who was pivotal in a series of NSW Beyond ‘That’s So Gay’ events with the NSW Teachers Federation. Daniel hears the heart wrenching, yet uplifting story of “Simon”.
A BUS RIDE AWAY, BEYOND PRISONS OF PRETEND…
Download the twenty-fourth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Four: Sydney
Daniel finds out through Anthony Venn-Brown about LGBT people’s relationship with evangelical and charismatic faiths. Daniel gorges on chocolate cupcakes whilst visiting “Mel’s” school in outer Sydney. Daniel enjoys meeting the young LGBT people at Twenty10.
LESMORE, GAY NIRVANA, TINY TEDDIES AND LIGHTBULB MOMENTS…
Download the twenty-third installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Three: Lismore
Daniel, wearing his ankh, bumps into “Granny Sheila”, a former aerobics instructor and landscape gardener at the gym. Daniel is delighted to chat with “Marg” and later meet her family (and consume a roast meal!). Daniel hears from “Tom” about local LGBT young people and their relationship to Trpical Fruits.
ORDINARY, EVERYDAY LIVES, BEYOND PLASTIC, BLING AND HOT TEDDIES…
Download the twenty-second installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-Two: Gold Coast
Daniel hears from “Lesley” about the experiences of local LGBT young people. Daniel meets school based workers, “Jodie” and “Tanya”. Daniel hears how people like “Jo/e” can “fit” into transgender support groups.
WHISTLING JELLY BEANS BATMAN, I’VE GOT THIS UNCLE YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN…
Download the twenty-first installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty-One: Brisbane Part 2
Daniel meets “Charlie” who is thriving by combining teaching and his LGBT professional life. Daniel hears from “Joan” about mainstream transgender organisations and the challenges in supporting gender diverse young people. Daniel talks with Relationships Australia, alters the Queensland Association for Healthy Communities’ view of Mt Isa and presents to Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association trainees. Daniel also experiences inner city homophobia whilst holding hands with “Viv”.
PLAYING TAG, AFTER MIDNIGHT, WE GONNA LET IT ALL [COME] OUT…
Download the twentieth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twenty: Brisbane Part 1
Daniel meets, and stays with, the delightful, charming family of My Gay Queensland in rural Queensland. Daniel spends time with local LGBT young people at Open Doors. Daniel finds out more about Indigenous lesbians through “Kerry”.
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