In this episode of Searchlight - Rainbow Conversations, Tony and Jaz look at Multi Gender Attraction including Bisexuality, Pansexuality, Sexual Fluidity and Heteroflexability.  Covering Multi Gender Attraction from stigmas and misconceptions, to Courtney Act and pop culture visibility.  Joined by returning guest Margot we talk with Special Guest Anna Kochetkova about her new book Bi & Prejudice and the Stand Bi Us Forum.   Bi & Prejudice - www.debutbooks.com.au      https://linktr.ee/biandprejudice Stand Bi Us Forum - 23rd-26th of September 2021        www.standbius.com Bisexual Awareness Day - 23rd September

Searchlight - Rainbow Conversations shines the spotlight on the 'I' in LGBTQIA+, Intersex.  We talk about what it means and how many people come under the Intersex Umbrella.  With Special Guest, Morgan Carpenter, bioethicist, Intersex Advocate, Founder of the Intersex Day Project and Creator of the Intersex Flag.  As well as Bonnie Hart from Intersex Peer Support Australia about her lived Intersex experience.   Intersex Awareness Day 26th October & Intersex Day of Solidarity 8th November - www.intersexday.org  Intersex Peer Support Australia - www.isupport.org.au Intersex Human Rights Australia - www.ihra.org.au  And  What is Intersex video - www.ihra.org.au/18106/what-is-intersex/ Darlington Statement - www.darlington.org.au  And  The Yellow Tick - www.darlington.org.au/yellowtick Ted Talks Susannah Temko - A Different Kind of Superpower: What it means to be Intersex - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaq4Ij0qmog ABC iView You Can't Ask That - www.iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/4/video/LE1817H003S00

Tony and Jaz look at the Art of Drag and talk to some of the scenes most fabulous performers.  Special Guests including; the busiest Hostess in Brisbane, Vollie LaVont, 'Scartlet - Search for the Next Drag Superstar' Winner 2021, Cimson Coco, outrageous Comedy Queen Anya Bike, Drag Daddy Lord Severus and Melbourne Drag Disruptor, Ruby Slippers.  Hear how they came to be the incredible performance artist they are today in a deluxe episode of Bay FM's Rainbow Conversations. Crimson Coco - Instagram @crimsoncoco_    Boy & Girl - Brisbane Powerhouse 19th-28th August www.brisbanepowerhouse.org Ruby Slippers - Instagram @rubyslippers    Now Serving Snacks - Instagram @nowservingsnacks   www.nowservingsnacks.com Anya Bike - Instagram @anya_bike Shandy Olympics - The Tivoli August 10th 2021 www.thetivoli.com.au/events/shandy-olympics Lord Severus - Instagram @draglordsev    Shandy + The Stitchery Collective - The Tivoli 24th September 2021 www.thetivoli.com.au/events/bowerytopia Vollie LaVont - Facebook @VollieLaVont Hey Felicia! A Drag Dine and Musical - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hey-felicia-a-drag-and-dine-musical-20-tickets-153608722825 QNews - www.qnews.com.au Brisbane Pride Festival - Spetember 2nd-30th   https://brisbanepride.org.au Out and Proud Festival - August 21st 2021  www.outnproud.com.au

Tony and Jaz celebrate world Pride Month.  Looking at why we celebrate Pride, how is started and what having Pride means to us.  With fabulous guests Photographer and event Producer Joel Devereux, Robert Cosgrove, Kelsey Doyle and Malaika talking about what Pride means to them and how they celebrate it.  (slight technical issue in the first 4 min but that is the beauty of live radio) Brisbane Pride - www.brisbanepride.org.au Queens Ball - www.brisbanepride.org.au/queens-ball-2/ Open Doors Youth Service - www.opendoors.net.au World Pride 2023 - www.mardigras.org.au/worldpride Out and Proud Festival - www.outnproud.com.au PFLAG Plus Brisbane - www.pflagbrisbane.org.au Joel Devereux - www.joeldevereux.com Rumble - www.facebook.com/hellorumble

Rainbow Conversations look at the harsh reality of Domestic Violence throughout Australia.  What are the statistics. Who is affected, and why the LGBTQ+ Communities have a dedicated Domestic Violence Awareness Day. With special guest Allison, the CEO of the Redland Community Centre.  Redland Community Centre - 07 32452117 www.redlandcommunitycentre.org DV Connect - www.dvconnect.org Blue Knot Foundation - 1300657380 www.blueknotfoundation.org.au Mens Line Australia - 1300789978 www.mensline.org.au Centre for Women - 07 30503060 www.centreforwomen.org.au 1800Respect - 1800737732 Australian Childhood Foundation - 1800176453 www.childhood.org.au DV Help Line - 1800007339 (Women), 1800000599 (Men) Relationships Australia - 1300364277 www.relationships.org.au No To Violence - 1300766491 Womens Infolink - 1800177577 www.qld.gov.au

It’s Been 40 years since the virus has been recognised and now 40 million people worldwide are living with it.  What has changed in this time?  Statistically, who is most at risk?  What advancements have been made?  What is PrEP, the new drug for HIV prevention?   We look at the history, the stigma and the reality of this virus in 2021. Tony and Jaz talk with Lance Schema, the State Manager of Client Services for the Queensland Council of LGBTI Health and a legend of the Brisbane rainbow scene, Robert Cosgrove. Queensland Council of LGBTI Health (formerly the Queensland AIDS Council)   www.QUAC.org.au Ph: 07 30171777 Queensland Positive People www.QPP.org.au PH: 1800 636 241 PFLAG+ Brisbane www.pflgbrisbane.org.au Ph: 0400 767 832 Open Doors www.opendoors.net.au Ph: 07 32577660 Positive Women Victoria www.positivewomen.org.au Ph: 03 98638747 World Aids Day  - December 1st www.worldaidsday.org.au

Broadcast Monday 22 March 2021. Tony and Jasper discuss Rainbow Familes - The Australian Surrogacy Laws, the problems that same sex and gender diverse parents face as well as how Australia's Marriage Equality Vote has changed the conversation.  With special guests including Dr Tiarna Ernst from Rainbow Fertility Brisbane; Mary, a parent in a same sex relationship sharing her story.  Also returning guest Motivational Speaker and international athlete, Anthony Ikin on his surrogacy process during a global pandemic. Rainbow Fertility Brisbane www.rainbowfertility.com.au Ph: 1300 222 623 Email: [email protected] City Fertility www.cityfertility.com.au Ph: 1300 354 354 Triple X - Queensland Theatre https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/triple-x Melt: Festival of Queer Arts & Culture https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/festival/melt-festival-of-queer-arts-culture/

Broadcast Monday 22 February 2021. We hear different coming out stories from different generations of the Rainbow Community.  We discuss the new terminology 'letting in' and what it's like to come out in the public eye.  With special guests, Anthony Ikin - a world champion athlete, motivational speaker and top 10 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Australia; Glace Chase - Trans queen, comedienne, drag performer and the writer and star of the new play Triple X; Chris Pye - a relationship and conflict coach; and Kelsey Doyle joins us in the studio.   PFLAG Plus Brisbane - www.pflagbrisbane.org.au  0400767832 Wendy Bird - www.wendybird.com.au QLife - www.qlife.org.au  1800184527 A Single Step - www.asinglestep.com.au  0403811497 Trevor Project - www.trevorproject.org ATSICHS Brisbane - www.atsichsbrisbane.org.au  0732408900

Broadcast 30 November 2020. Guests include: Jane Hopkins- President of PFLG+ Brisbane, Yvonne Callaghan - Diverse Voices, Councillor Rachel Wilkinson, Bay FM's Marusia..

Broadcast on Monday 2/11/20. Launch program. Guests included Samuel and Bridgette from Brook Red (Redlands), Police Liaison Officer Ben Bjarnesen. Hosts Tony and Jasper define the letters LGBTI+ . And a look at the history of the Gay Liberation movement.