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)…
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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.
PICKING AND CHOOSING, LGBT INCLUSION…
Download the ninth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Nine: Perth
Daniel attends a beyondblue consultation and believes there might have been traction achieved. Daniel meets “Anita”, an award winning teacher who has experienced more homophobia than most. Daniel meets an array of current and former politicians. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
TOO CLOSE TO PERTH? GAY IMPERIALISM AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIA…
Download the eighth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Eight: Bunbury
Daniel hears about how Bunbury might get a gay pride parade. Daniel speaks to “Alan” about growing up in Bunbury and how rural might be better than regional. Daniel meets with the second of the True Colours programs. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
WHEN THERE ARE PLENTY OF WOMEN WHO LOOK LIKE DYKES, BUT AREN’T…
Download the seventh installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Seven: Albany
Daniel meets with local mainstream organisations and ponders inclusion. Daniel meets with Albany pioneer organisation, Young House. Daniel meets local LGBT young people through the True Colours program. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
HOW ASIA-PACIFIC DELEGATES MIMIC VICTORIA TEACHERS…
Download the sixth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Six: Not Indonesia, Perth
Daniel cancels an international LGBT human rights project after a terrorist threat in Indonesia. Daniel discusses his international experiences and how this has shaped his work. Daniel revisits a conversation with Catholic school hierarchy about “idol time”. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
THE DAY I STARED DOWN HOMOPHOBIC TRUCKERS…
Download the fifth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Five: Esperance Kalgoorlie
Daniel travels across the Nullabor and almost gets physical with a pair of homophobic truckers in Caiguna. Daniel talks with “Mini” about coming out to her grandmother on Facebook and getting her approval online. Daniel randomly runs in to an old Berlin friend. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
MY LIFE AS AN AMWAY SALESMAN…
Download the fourth installment of ‘Postcards from the LGBT Edge’ here: Tour Week Four: Port Lincoln
Daniel meets a local Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer with some colourful views. Daniel watches, during an “Amway” spiel as a Department of Education senior official who literally recoils in his presence. Daniel meets “Jack” who has everything he wants in Port Lincoln except a boyfriend. See the video blog at www.youtube.com/user/tennisdan
