S4 EP8: gender and sexual identity: being comfortable with yourself

Navigating gender and sexual identity can be a unique personal experience. Sometimes it may take a while to find a label you’re comfortable with or you may not even want a label. Throughout this podcast we’ll explore the journey of gender and sexual identity. You’ll here from Sean (LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Worker, headspace Marion) and Miles (Youth Peer Practitioner, headspace Adelaide) share their lived experience. If you would like more information about gender and sexual identity we recommend the following online resources: ● headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/gender-identity ● headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/sexuality-and-sexual-identity This episode is created by Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), Sean (LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Worker, headspace Marion) and Miles (Youth Peer Practitioner, headspace Adelaide). Script development by Ben (content developer) and Cat (content developer). Led by headspace Adelaide, in partnership with headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion, headspace Onkaparinga and Sonder. The podcast project is brought to you by our centre’s Youth Reference Groups and Youth Ambassadors. It is a headspace Adelaide Youth Reference Group initiative. Produced by Shane (Youth Services Community Engagement Team Leader, Sonder) and Claire (Community Engagement Officer, headspace Adelaide), recorded and edited by Rory at Podbooth Studios, Adelaide. Recorded on Kaurna Country. Acknowledgment of country voiced by Yanni (Aboriginal Peer Support Worker, headspace Adelaide). If you or someone you know is in need of crisis or suicide prevention support, please contact: - Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia) - Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (Australia) Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are from young people and staff involved at Sonder’s headspace centres, or are guests invited to be interviewed. Information provided should not be taken as clinical advice.