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QUICK WQRDS EPISODE 3 ~ Make the beginning of the week a little more exciting!
In this episode of QUICK WQRDS Jordyn talks about an often maligned and misunderstood section of the queer community: individuals who identify as asexual. Not everyone likes the hanky panky and that's okay!
Hit play to find out more!
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Letters and Labels
QUICK WQRDS EPISODE 1- is now live! Click the link below to start absorbing the audio goodness.
On this episode Leia takes us through the letters of the LGBTQIA+ alphabet! Tune in and find out just what all those letters and labels mean!
Our next episode will be released in two weeks time after our full size episode coming on Monday!
https://soundcloud.com/user-6…/quick-wqrds-podcast-episode-1
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Naidoc Week
Gay and Indigenous
QUICK WQRDS EPISODE 2 - NOW STREAMING!
It's NAIDOC week and in this episode of QUICK WQRDS (The little sibling to our main podcast): Liam discusses race/ethnicity in the queer community, specifically when it comes to Indigenous individuals. Liam took the opportunity to interview Jake a local member of the LGBT community who is also Indigenous!
Buckle up and prepare to hear about some often under represented topics!
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EPISODE 3 - NOW ONLINE
In celebration of Pride Month the WQRDS team brings you an extra long Episode 3!
What’s inside this bumper sized episode you ask?
For the first time ever we invited two awesome listeners to join us on the podcast and share their stories about coming out, Leia and Liam tell us about their own experiences with coming out and finally Liam has a chat with Central Coast musician: Quinn Carter.
Give that volume a boost and join us for another exciting instalment!
(We apologise for the late release time of this episode, editing this huge episode took a little extra time!)
https://soundcloud.com/user-6691459…/wqrds-podcast-episode-3
Pride Month- Coming Out
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Podcast Episodes
EPISODE 2 IS HERE!
On this week's episode of WQRDS - the only podcast for and about queer people on the Central Coast - we discuss gay pride symbols, find out what exactly it means to identify as pan-romantic and demi-sexual and let you know about an exciting to addition to the project!
We chat with Lexi, who has the very special job of being the facilitator for Gen Q, a support group for young queer people aged 14-25 years old on the Central Coast. The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month, which means their next meetup is on tomorrow, the 27th of June!
If anyone wants to go along, the group meets at the Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) building on Donnison Street in Gosford, across the road from the library, from 4-6pm. It's a great opportunity to meet other young queer people and find support in a safe, friendly setting.
Please give Lexi a call on 43232374, email genq@ryss.com.au, or FB Lexi Genq if you are wanting to attend so that she can get the right amount of food and accommodate for any allergies!
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Podcasts Episodes
The Launch - Transgender
IT'S HERE!
After weeks of work the first episode of WQRDS podcast has been released!
Get it into your ears and tell your friends! This is the start of an exciting journey!
~ON THIS EPISODE: The team talks to a young transgender person for Transgender Visibility Day. Plus Leia and Jordyn take a trip to Ourimbah University to cover International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia~
We're so excited, so show your support by chucking us a like and telling us what you think of the show!
https://soundcloud.com/user-6691459…/wqrds-podcast-episode-1
Symbols and GenQ
Oliver, Liam and Quinn in the studio
EPISODE 4 - NOW READY FOR LISTENING
Doctor Who, The 100, Steven Universe, Orange is the New Black... in this, the fourth instalment of WQRDS, we take on representation of the queer community in popular culture!
Not only does Leia and Oliver discuss some examples of representation - The Good... The Bad... And... The Ugly!
But we also chatted to a bunch of lovely folks down at Central Coast Comiccon and heard their thoughts on the matter.
Also, don't miss Jordyn taking on the Daily Telegraph!
Are you sitting comfortably... Then we'll begin...
https://soundcloud.com/user-6691459…/wqrds-podcast-episode-4
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Media and it's representation
Faith and Marriage Equality
~EPISODE 5 IS HERE! Now with extra GAY!~
This week's episode features a very special interview with Father Rod Bower - the rebel reverend from Gosford Anglican Parish. Father Rod talks to Jordyn about what religion is really about: love and acceptance. Plus Leia walks us through what has been a crazy week for marriage equality, while Liam and Jera discuss some objections to this whole "gay marriage" debate.
Open your ears wide and enjoy!
https://soundcloud.com/user-6691459…/wqrds-podcast-episode-5
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Your health is important P 1
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This week on your favourite podcast we have a delicious bumper sized episode releasing in two parts covering health in the LGBT+ community. Here, in Part 1 we talk about mental health.
Leia sat down for a casual chat with Silas from Headspace Gosford. Tune in for some top tips on keeping your noggin healthy and where to go if you feel like things are getting tough!
Your brain needs food too, so why not drink some wholesome mind soup by listening to this episode of WQRDS!
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Part 2 of our huge episode on health in the LGBT+ community is FINALLY here. This part is all about the hanky panky - sexual health! Jera and Oliver interviewed Samara from Acon about HIV prevention and some top tips for staying safe.
But wait, make sure you don't miss out on Jordyn and Jera discussing their experiences of sexual education in schools. Including Jordyn's horrifying rubber duck related story...
In the mood for love? Put this podcast in your playlist!
https://soundcloud.com/user-…/wqrds-podcast-episode-6-part-2
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Postal vote information/discussion
We've gone postal! On this episode of WQRDS the team had a huge discussion around the postal vote, whether or not it's a good idea and the affects the "No" campaign is having on the mental health of young LGBT+ people.
Also on this episode: Leia gives her top tips on looking after yourself in the face of negativity.
Stay strong and know that many people support and love you!
https://soundcloud.com/…/wqrds-podcast-episode-7-the-no-cam…
We say goodbye
In this episode of WQRDS we say goodbye to the podcast... And you our lovely listeners!
This amazing project has sadly come to an end. The team shares what WQRDS has meant to them, how this experience has changed them and what's planned for the future...
It may be the end of the podcast but listen until the end of the episode to hear about what comes next! Exciting things ahead.
We thank you dedicated listener for sticking with us and hope that in some small way, we have made the world a better place!
https://soundcloud.com/…/wqrds-podcast-episode-8-the-final-…
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QUICK WQRDS EPISODE 4 Jera takes us through the history and the enormous importance of the Australian Marriage Equality Postal Survey. Why is it so important to vote?
Press play and let Jera explain!
https://soundcloud.com/us…/quick-wqrds-episode-4-postal-vote
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Postal Vote
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-QUICK WQRDS EPISODE 5 NOW SHOWING!-
This week our illusive editor Oliver presents his episode of QUICK WQRDS! Let him take you on a brief journey through the history of queer representation in cinema! From the very first depiction homosexuality to now!
Take an aural trip into the world of visual storytelling!
Grab some popcorn and download here!
https://soundcloud.com/user-66…/quick-wqrds-episode-5-oliver
A journey through film
