28. Why does the need for queer activism still exist?

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 28. Why does the need for queer activism still exist? In the last episode of YChats host Maeson spoke to Ashara Wills from Let's Queer the Air, all about IDAHOBIT - what it is, what it means, and how we can all show up to support the LGBTQIA+ community. To continue this conversation, Maeson spoke to three LGBTQIA+ advocates from across Australia who shared their connections to the LGBTQIA+ community and activism, their thoughts on why the need for queer activism still exists, and their messages as we work towards a just and inclusive world.&nbsp; Hear what they had to say in this episode of YChats! More about our incredible guests! Ollie Peppermint is a transmasculine bisexual from Ngunnawal and Ngambri country in Canberra, ACT. He studies social work part time at the Australia Catholic University and is the secretary for the Signado LGBTQIA+ Society. Ollie was a major player in 'flaggate' (listen in for all the details!) and talks about what we can do to foster safety for LGBTQIA+ people.&nbsp; Jarrod Chakos was born in Coffs Harbour, NSW, and moved to Darwin, NT, 18 months ago to start work as a doctor. Jarrod is on the Top End Pride Committee and assisted with organising Darwin Pride 2023. Jarrod says the territory has been a fantastic place to start his career and engage with the LGBTQIA+ community.&nbsp; Zee Schorsch (he/they) is an Inclusion Coordinator and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Sport Advocate. Zee founded an advocacy organisation called Sport Beyond the Binary and also sits as an Advisory Board Member at Proud 2 Play. Through the work they do, Zee's aim is to promote and share the experiences of trans- and gender diverse people within sports.&nbsp; This episode is part two in our IDAHOBIT series, make sure you check out part one: episode 27. What is IDAHOBIT?&nbsp; YChats - a podcast for young people by young people. If you need additional support: QLife - 1800 184 527 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636 YChats http://ychats.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27319692/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/155103930