{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"28. Why does the need for queer activism still exist?","description":"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.&amp;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.&amp;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.&amp;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.&amp;nbsp; This episode is part two in our IDAHOBIT series, make sure you check out part one: episode 27. What is IDAHOBIT?&amp;nbsp; YChats - a podcast for young people by young people.  If you need additional support: QLife - 1800 184 527 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636  ","author_name":"YChats","author_url":"http:\/\/ychats.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/155103930"}