Well, Well, Well
Join Michael, Cal, Rachel and Jacinta on Well, Well, Well each week to get all the latest on mental health, HIV & sexual health, and the overall health and wellbeing of our LGBTI communities on JOY 94.9 and on podcast. A service for our LGBTIQA+ community proudly supported by JOY and Thorne Harbour Health.
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October 16, 2025 • 55 mins
Well Well Well has been broadcasting for over 20 years and now 1000 episodes!
Jack and Cal are joined by Tex McKenzie and Martin Holt to speak about the health and wellbeing of our communities back in 2005 when the show first began.
We also discuss the impact of another long running project, the GBQ+ (previously just Gay) Community Periodic Survey, which has been running for 30 years.
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October 9, 2025 • 39 mins
Rachel is joined by Reah Saunders, the acting President of Dykes on Bikes to talk about the future of Dykes on Bikes, and what International Lesbian Day means to her personally, and to the community she rides with.
Learn more about Dykes on Bikes at their website: https://dykesonbikesmelbourne.org.au/
Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.
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October 2, 2025 • 39 mins
We continue our coverage from the Australasian Society of HIV Medicines (ASHM) Conference with conversations.
Joel speaks with Brooke and Rodrigo from the Burnett Foundation about the criminalisation of HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Leigh Boucher talks about a project from Macquarie University exploring the impact of the first years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in its Australian epicentre, Darlinghurst in Sydney's inner east.
We also...
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September 25, 2025 • 40 mins
We head to Adelaide for the HIV and sexual health conference from the Australasian Society of HIV Medicine or ASHM.
Ella from the Kirby Institute discusses the intersection of HIV with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
We also hear from Larisa and Carla from UNSW about the Stigma Indicators Monitoring Project for people living with HIV.
Lastly, Dr Rona Carroll from the University Of Otago Wellington speaks about...
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September 18, 2025 • 37 mins
Each episode, Big Bi+ Questions on JOY tackles topics for the Bi+ community like “Am I still bisexual if I have a preference in gender,” “do I have to come out as bi+,” or “Why can’t we sit on chairs properly,” and answers them over the course of an hour.
Rachel and Jordan are joined in the studio by Tamzyn and Jase to blast through a bunch of Big Bi+ Questions in the limited time they have with these bicons.
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September 11, 2025 • 37 mins
We've recently seen a wave of targeted attacks where perpetrators used fake profiles to lure people before ambushing them with robbery, assault, and homophobic abuse.
In response, Switchboard Victoria has launched a new dedicated helpline via the Rainbow Door service (details below) to support LGBTIQA+ people who’ve experienced violence linked to dating and meet-up apps.
It’s a serious issue, and in this episode Jack and Cal spea...
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September 4, 2025 • 52 mins
Jordan and Rachel speak with queer sexologist Kendall Buckley about how to navigate sex and relationships. As this is Women's Health Week, we also look at some of the issues that affect LGBTIQ+ women in particular and how we can better advocate for our pleasure. We dive into the myths about polyamory, non-monogamy, or kink in LGBTIQ+ circles, and how Kendall's work challenges heteronormative models of relationships and intimacy.
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August 28, 2025 • 46 mins
Wear It Purple Day is celebrating 15 years of action and support for young LGBTIQA+ people.
Founded in 2010 in response to stories of bullying and harassment, it’s a chance for us to show up for our young people, affirming that they are seen, supported, and valued.
Rachel and Jordan spoke to Reb Mery, Brand Marketing Manager from Minus 18 about the significance of this day for our diverse communities.
They discussed their pers...
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August 21, 2025 • 47 mins
SAMESH, the South Australian Mobilisation and Empowerment for Sexual Health is an HIV/STI Prevention and Health Promotion program which recently celebrated ten years since its foundation.
This partnership between Thorne Harbour Health and SHINE SA came about in 2015 after the AIDS Council of South Australia (ACSA) closed a few years prior.
Jack spoke with two people who were instrumental in its formation and ongoing operation:
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August 14, 2025 • 47 mins
Trans and gender diverse (TGD) people face significant barriers when accessing alcohol and other drug (AOD) residential services—barriers that are too often overlooked. In this episode, we explore new research unpacking those challenges, and ask: what does inclusive care actually look like?
We’re joined by Nic Robinson Griffith from Thorne Harbour Health, and Annette Peart and Blair Hill from Turning Point. Together, they delve int...
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August 7, 2025 • 51 mins
Emen8.com.au is an Australian sexual health and wellbeing platform for gay, bisexual, and queer men.
The site is vital in the HIV prevention space, providing clear information about health, sex, relationships and community.
As the HIV and sexual health landscape evolves, so does Emen8, with a renewed focus on multicultural inclusion and newer prevention tools like Doxy-PEP.
Joining us this episode are Project Lead Chris Williams...
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July 30, 2025 • 54 mins
We’re diving into two iconic events in Melbourne’s queer community: A Week of Leather (AWOL) and the long-awaited return of Northside Bizarre.
AWOL and Northside Bizarre have long been cornerstones of Melbourne’s queer scene, creating vital spaces for connection, expression, and celebration within leather, fetish, and kink cultures.
We’re joined by Dean Arcuri and Brett Lasham from The Laird Hotel, who run A Week of Leather, and ...
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July 24, 2025 • 50 mins
This week on Well Well Well, we’re joined by Josh Smith from Lifeblood and Professor John Kaldor from the Kirby Institute to unpack the recent changes to plasma donation rules, now allowing thousands more—including gay, bi+ and trans Australians—to donate without a wait period.
We also look ahead to 2026, when gender-neutral rules for blood and platelet donation are set to be introduced.
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July 17, 2025 • 38 mins
HIV Futures is the largest and longest-running study of people living with HIV in Australia. Running since 1997, the study undertakes periodic surveys of Australians living with HIV.
Dr Thomas Norman joins us to discuss the study, what it aims to accomplish, some of the findings in previous years, and why people living with HIV should consider taking the survey themselves.
Learn more about HIV Futures 11 at hivfutures.org.
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July 10, 2025 • 27 mins
We speak with Becky about Birthing Belonging, which offers inclusive and accessible childbirth and early parenting education for LGBTQIA+ families through their Rainbow Kin sessions.
These sessions explore Inclusive Childbirth Education covering labour preparation, birth options, navigating the healthcare system, and creating affirming birth plans that reflect your values, as well as Early Parenting, newborn care, feeding, sleep, ...
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July 3, 2025 • 55 mins
In this special episode of Well Well Well, we’re coming to you from two corners of queer community celebration and connection. First, we head to the Adelaide Pride Gala to hear from this year’s award winners—recognising trailblazers, community champions, and unsung heroes making a difference across South Australia.
Then we sit down with Tom Herbert from Living Positive Victoria for a crossover conversation about their podcast Posli...
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June 26, 2025 • 57 mins
South Australia this year is celebrating 50 years of gay decriminalisation with a bevy of events from street parties to sport events and nature walks.
The flagship Adelaide Pride Gala is also taking place on Friday June 27th to honour the state’s history, celebrate the community and recognise those making a positive impact across South Australia.
In this episode of WWW we’ll hear from South Australians who were there when homosex...
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June 19, 2025 • 26 mins
The City of Yarra is partnering with VicHealth to kick off Dry July with Somewhere Sober – a place for connection and conversation around the relationship between queer social spaces and alcohol.
This is a relaxed, welcoming event for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies who are sober, sober-curious, or simply keen to explore social spaces that don’t revolve around drinking.
For a primo showcase of sober (and sober-curious) LGBTQIA+ comedia...
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June 12, 2025 • 55 mins
This week on Well Well Well, we’re joined by Alex Lopez and Derryn Pert from Pelvic Health Melbourne to talk about all things pelvic health — what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up differently for different people.
We’ll explore the unique concerns across our LGBTIQA+ communities, including for gay and bi men, lesbian and bi women, and trans and gender diverse people.
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June 5, 2025
This week on Well Well Well, we explore the power of play and life-saving health interventions.
Dr Phoebe Toups Dugas from Monash University joins us to discuss how games can be more than just entertainment—they can be spaces for identity exploration, community building, and inclusion for trans and queer players. We dive into what makes a game truly inclusive, how queer and trans gamers are shaping the future of game design, and wh...
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