THE GOOD DOCTOR AND HIS “WIFE”, CONTRIBUTION RURAL STYLE…

Download the nineteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Nineteen: Mackay et al

Daniel meets “Darren” and “Mark” who have both returned to Mackay for family and because of their connection to their place.  Daniel spends an incredible few days with Vinny, the good doctor, and Jono, his wife, in rural Queensland.  Not wanting to leave, Daniel takes part in an impromptu photo shoot with the talented, persuasive Jono.  See three (!) related video blogs at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan

Blog Note: Feedback to me since this blog has noted that I failed to highlight that RYM only exists today because of the investment of ‘blood, sweat and tears’ of local LGBT young people and one local worker (see Lismore blog), rather than just because of the work of Open Doors.  My apologies for this and thanks to the LGBT young of Mackay who invested so much to make RYM the effective, sustained project it is today.

UNDERESTIMATIONS, FROM BROWNSVILLE TO TOWNSVILLE…

Download the eighteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Eighteen: Townsville

Daniel hears the bloodcurdling tale of “Rob” and his near-death, homophobic, experience.  Daniel meets with the local anti-violence project, meeting “Madge” from the local transgender support group along the way.  Daniel spends time with “Guy”, whose reasons for getting baptised were not completely pure of mind.  See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan

FROM GAY DESERT TO GAY BUBBLE, FALLING DEEPLY IN LGBT ACTIVIST LOVE…

Download the seventeeth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Seventeen: Cairns

Daniel lands at gay resort Turtle Cove and meets “Ken”, long-time LGBT mover and shaker.  Daniel meets his first gay activist crush, although is almost thwarted by his broken foot.  Daniel chats with “Grant” and “Prue” about their experiences in student welfare at the local high school.

BROKEN LESDARS, WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY (AND A BOWL OF PEA & HAM SOUP) MAKES…

Download the sixteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Sixteen: Mt Isa

Daniel meets the hilarious “David” and hears that his move to Mt Isa is not what most would expect.  Daniel’s week is “saved” by local policewoman, “Jane” and a bowl of homemade soup.  Daniel meets former gay cattle rustler “Jon”, and hears his remarkable tale.

HITTING A CENTURY IN REMOTE AUSTRALIA, DEFYING EXPECTATIONS…

Download the fifteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Fifteen: Remote

Daniel travels to a remote Indigenous community with “Damien” and the fascinating, “Jim”.  Daniel hears about Indigenous communities from “Leo”.  Daniel is enchanted by “Amber” and her story of being a transgender treasure.

BREATHING IN YOUR SURROUNDS, IT DOESN’T COST A CENT TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK…

Download the fourteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Fourteen: Alice Springs

Daniel travels through Katherine and hears about a high-profile gay AFL footballer, and meeting someone from his old high school.  Daniel finds out how much his book has helped “Isabel” and her son.  Daniel meets Chloe, who undertook a roadtrip to immigration detention centres.

SUPPORTING OUR RIGHT TO SUFFER, SWEATING IN THE SHADE…

Download the thirteenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Thirteen: Darwin

Daniel celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), co-presenting to local teachers and health professionals.  Daniel runs into a Berlin colleague who recognises him off YouTube.  Daniel meets “David” who befriended effeminate boys at school and then beat up anyone who bullied them.

LIKENED TO A PEDOPHILE, FROM GEELONG TO DARWIN…

Download the twelfth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Twelve: Kimberleys to Darwin

Daniel precariously stays with school friend, “Liz”, on the grounds of a Catholic primary school.  Daniel meets a young men’s guru in Kunnunurra.  Daniel stays with his ex, “Shane” and pushes his housemate’s buttons.

THE GAYEST MAN IN BABYLON (OR BROOME)…

Download the eleventh installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here:
Tour Week Eleven: Broome

Daniel experiences Groundhog Day with a local school chaplain, yet sees movement.  Daniel meets “Steven”, protected by a local band of Indigenous brothers and hears of a little boy who covets pearls.  Daniel happens across “Percy”, a man with a remarkable story and journey.

I JUST BLEW IN FROM THE WINDY CITY, MEETING GERO’S ANSWER TO PRINCE FRED AND PRINCESS MARY…

Download the tenth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Ten: Geraldton

Daniel meets a long-time supporter in policewoman, “Isabel”.  Daniel finds out about the informal LGBT adult community and how it differs from LGBT young people’s experience.  Daniel visits local schools and youth organisations, meeting Geraldton’s answer to Prince Frederick and Princess Mary.