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The‘write’stuff – Jac Tomlins from 2019-10-29T04:08:44
“A news crew came to the house in the early days… they just wanted some general footage… This is what a lesbian looks like when a lesbian puts the kettle...
Heart-to-heart with Jason Tuazon-McCheyne from 2019-10-02T05:27:13
We sat down for an intimate chat with father, husband, advocate&out and proud Essendon supporter Jason Tuazon-Mcheyne to discuss life as a ‘gay dad.’ Follow more of Jason’s...
About a Girl–Rebekah Robertson&Georgie Stone from 2019-08-30T09:00:33
‘A remarkable document of an Australian civil rights landmark and a moving testament to the ferocity of parental love.’ – Benjamin Law About a Girl – Rebekah Robertson, founder of Transcend... Listen
Babies&Toddlers–latest parenting guide by Kaz Cooke from 2018-11-22T07:47:42
Author and cartoonist Kaz Cooke joins the team to discuss her latest parenting book – Babies&Toddlers. All the latest information re crying, sleeping, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, tantrums (t...
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GOING POSTAL: MORE THAN‘YES’OR‘NO’ from 2018-11-11T00:54:03
GOING POSTAL: WRITINGS FROM THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY SURVEY edited by Quinn Eades&Son Vivienne Whether you are ‘gay, straight, black, or white’—or beyond reductive binaries—this edited collection g...
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Thinking of being a surrogate? from 2018-11-02T01:52:58
Ever considered being a surrogate and wanting to know what’s really involved? Hear from Amanda and husband Brent who were a surrogate not once but twice for a gay couple....
Rainbow Families–Adoption from 2018-10-23T03:25:42
Family Matters are joined by the author of a new kids picture book, Same but different Too, Chris Laxton-Badley. The picture book is about same sex couples with adopted children...
The leaks&the facts–Ruddock Religious Freedom Review from 2018-10-12T02:50:03
On the 10th October, segments of the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review Report were leaked to the press suggesting recommends for religious schools to turn away LGBTQ students should be made consi...
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Interview: Chloe Allworthy&her quest to find her donor dad from 2018-09-24T08:33:27
When Chloe discovered she was donor conceived she knew she wanted to search out her donor. She thought the search would be quite easy. It was far from that. Hear...
Donor conceived – how, when&why to tell the kids from 2018-09-17T08:26:31
Ahead of the Time to tell seminar we are joined by gay dads Michael&Terry who discuss their domestic surrogacy journey and the conversations with their children about where...
Interview: Joe Ball CEO Switchboard Victoria from 2018-09-10T08:14:08
On the eve of Wear it Purple we chat with Switchboard Victoria’s CEO Joe Ball Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers,...
LGBTQI experience of family&intimate partner violence from 2018-09-05T07:47:45
Essential episode as we discuss family violence – busting myths and speaking to experts in this area and issues that impact the LGBTQI community. Dr Damien Riggs speaks about the...
Interview: Jason Tuazon-McCheyne from 2018-09-03T08:52:15
As the anniversary of the marriage equality survey starts popping up in our social media feeds, we reflect with Jason Tuazon-McCheyne – Gay dad and Marriage Celebrant. Jason&Adrian’s...
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Proven sleeping tips with the baby whisperer Shae Cox from 2018-08-15T02:06:34
Shae Cox, a mother of three young children, is often dubbed “the baby whisperer by family, friends, and colleagues, she is known well for her ability to settle the most...
Michelle Telfer–Australian Standards of Treatment&Care for Trans Children&Adolescents from 2018-07-19T08:15:27
Clayton&guest co-host Jo Hirst interview Associate Professor Michelle Telfer. An in depth interview as they discuss the recently published Australian Standards of Treatment and Care for Trans Ch...
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Rainbow Families Victoria Update from 2018-07-19T00:15:46
Felicity Marlowe joined Michelle, Ana and Gina after presenting at day 1 of the LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conference. Felicity spoke about ‘Rainbow Families are Everywhere,’ the session she facilita...
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Interview: Frank Lowe–Raised by Unicorns from 2018-07-05T08:50:08
We chat with Frank Lowe, a forty-one-year-old divorced gay dad. Known well for his Twitter persona @GayAtHomeDad Frank joins us to discuss being a dad and his new book Raised by...
Family Matters–Books that matter from 2018-07-05T08:22:01
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Gina&primary school educator Clayton geek out on their favourite kids books. A fun episode as we celebrate books...
Interview: Bess Hepworth #FreeMyLibrary #APRFF2018 from 2018-06-28T08:28:16
Family Matters were joined by Bess Hepworth, the Founder, Executive Director&Chief Disruptor of Planet Ally and key organiser of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum. She has recently... Listen
A House for Everyone–Jo Hirst from 2018-06-15T04:29:49
On this episode we are joined by Jo Hirst, author of Australia’s first picture book for transgender children, The Gender Fairy, to discuss the release of their second picture book,...
Interview: Jeffrey Marsh from 2018-05-31T08:46:51
Special guest Jo Hirst joins the Family Matters team as we interview the wonderful Jeffrey Marsh – the first non-binary author with a “Big 5” publisher, Penguin Random House. Jeffrey...
Miracle Babies Foundation supporting premature newborns&their families from 2018-05-30T11:24:51
We speak with Kylie Pussell CEO and co-founder of Miracle Babies Foundation about the Miracle Month of May – a time to highlight the work of Miracle Babies supporting premature and...
The real gay dads of Shepparton from 2018-05-30T10:42:38
“I’ve been told of social media, don’t read the comments.” Damien New dads Damien&Cris Stevens-Todd along with 3-month-old baby Fletcher joined Family Matters to share their story! They...
Safety risks facing young kids&the role of police from 2018-05-21T10:40:48
Victoria Police GLLOs Gabby&Stephanie join the Family Matters crew to discuss the current and emerging safety risks facing young kids and the role and relationship of police. Important episode.....
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Interview: Mill O’Sullivan–Queer&Non-Binary activist from 2018-05-03T10:07:45
Every person has a story and every story has a value. Hear Mill’s story which made our Steph cry. Mill O’Sullivan Queer&Non-Binary activist – The Head of Workshops...
Baby Safety with Dr Rosemarie Boland from 2018-04-29T11:12:47
Dr Rosemarie Boland is a newborn educator, neonatal intensive care nurse and midwife with over 30 years experience. She specialises in providing first aid training for parents of newborn babies....
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Interview: Urzila Carlson from 2018-04-28T21:53:25
Couldn’t find a babysitter to see Urzila at the recent Melbourne International Comedy festival? Relax – we got you covered. Urzila Carlson joins Dee&Dave on Family Matters to...
Interview: Trystan Reese part 2 from 2018-04-14T07:21:01
Trystan Reese was best known as the “pregnant man” of 2017. We remember him fondly as one of Family Matters favourite guests of 2017. We last spoke to Trystan when...
Vanessa&Thea from Rainbow Families–Mardi Gras breakfast special from 2018-03-08T06:02:38
On this Family Matters does breakfast Mardi Gras special – we chatted with Rainbow Families co-chair Vanessa Gonzalez about the Mardi Gras parade preparations. Glitter is out&gold is...
Love is Love&Imaginarium–Interview with Melbourne Playback Theatre Company from 2018-03-08T02:14:48
Gina and Dave sat down with Scott Jackson&Lenka Vanderboom, performers from Love is Love&Imaginarium Running on the evenings of the 17th and 18th of March, Love is Love honours, investigates, a...
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Global&domestic Surrogacy–be in the know! from 2017-12-12T00:51:02
So what is surrogacy? What is the difference between gestational and traditional surrogacy? What is the difference between altruistic and commercial surrogacy? What is the difference between gl...
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Unsolicited Parenting Advice with Family Matters–full episode from 2017-12-08T03:04:20
Ahead of our break for the summer holidays, the entire Family Matters team came together for a two hour bumper show as they explored unsolicited parenting advice! They were joined...
Unsolicited Parenting Advice from fabulous Italian Mama Jo Hirst from 2017-12-02T21:53:19
Jo Hirst, author of ‘The Gender Fairy’ a picture book for transgender children, advocate for transgender and gender diverse children, joins Family Matters on a historic day following a ruling....
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Unsolicited Parenting Advice with lesbian (JOY) heavyweights Fiona&Dee from 2017-12-02T02:08:53
Lesbian heavyweights Dee and Fiona (Joy) join Gina and Bec as they explore unsolicited parenting advice. On this podcast we are joined by new mum Fiona, from the award winning Chicks...
Unsolicited Parenting Advice with‘The Commish’Ro&Kaye from 2017-12-02T01:27:21
Behind every good commish is a good Kaye! On our unsolicited parenting advice episode we invited the parenting big guns… ‘The Commish’ Ro Allen&partner Kaye Bradshaw. They give...
Meet the Mums–Homebirth story xo from 2017-11-24T05:54:33
New mums Olivia and Sandra share their successful homebirth story. They were supported to bring the beautiful Ameily into this world by our favourites Midwives from My Midwives Melbourne. My Mi...
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Sexting, young people&the law from 2017-11-24T01:42:45
Delete Snapchat off your kids devices NOW! On this episode we are joined by Clayton to help us discuss how to protect, educate and support our kids. It starts by...
Tom Gogglebox – YES Announcement Day from 2017-11-23T05:43:43
As we wait for the marriage equality outcome we are joined by proud gay dad – Tom from Gogglebox Australia. Enjoy the banter as Family Matters (does Breakfast) on Announcement Day....
Looking back–LGBTQI Australian History from 2017-11-23T04:40:54
Wednesday 15 November 2017 was a historic day as Australia voted YES for marriage equality. On this episode we reflect back on some of the LGBTQI Australian history with Nick...
Rose Troche–YES Announcement Day from 2017-11-16T07:03:59
“We have the chance to take our perspective from the outside of this experience and make different&more realistic promises to each other. I will try to love you...
Family Matters–infertility&miscarriage from 2017-11-09T10:02:28
On this episode of Family Matters we discuss the difficult topic of infertility and miscarriage. We learn about the science, the medical definitions and statistics – to dealing with...
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Perinatal anxiety&depression–symptoms, risk factors&how to get support from 2017-11-02T23:50:23
I’m a new mum or dad, so I should be feeling this tired, overwhelmed and sad – right? Perinatal anxiety and depression can happen to any expecting or new parent....
Q-space Melbourne–Safe space for LGBTQI+ people&rainbow families from 2017-11-02T05:48:39
Leading local LGBTIQ organisations unite to offer a safe space for LGBTQI+ families, young people&children during the marriage equality postal survey. Q-Space Melbourne offers a queer positive ‘...
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The Be You Collection with author Louis Hansen from 2017-10-26T05:22:47
We spoke with the author of ‘Ben, the boy who paints his nails‘- the children’s book from The Be You Collection, championing diversity amongst children. ‘The Be You Collection’ aims...
Interview: Nan McGregor from 2017-10-26T02:13:39
Last weekend scores of parents&grandparents for marriage equality rallied in Prahran – waving YES signs. Most were former PFlag committee members from Melbourne’s Chapter, who strongly still be...
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Are the kids alright? from 2017-10-12T07:14:49
17 kids from Rainbow Families – ages ranging from 6 to 21 – talk about growing up in a rainbow family. Hear how THEY feel about the marriage equality vote...
Coming out as transgender in adulthood–Interview with Grace Lee from 2017-10-04T05:58:43
Grace Lee is a counsellor and psychotherapist working at Equinox Trans Health Clinic in Fitzroy and at Drummond Street Services in Carlton and a Committee Member at Transgender Victoria We spoke...
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Australian Standards of Care&Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children&Adolescents from 2017-10-04T02:06:35
We chat with Jo Hirst, ahead of the ANZPATH conference, for an update on the “Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines for Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents”...
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We’ve Posted our Yes – what can Rainbow Families do next? from 2017-10-04T01:49:34
It’s a long time until November. So, what can Rainbow Families do for the remainder of this campaign? We get an update from Rainbow Families Victoria about upcoming events for...
We’ve posted our YES vote. What can we do next? from 2017-09-26T02:21:31
We’ve located our postbox and posted our YES vote (with a quick selfie) but there’s a long time until November. So, what can we do next? We chat with Equality...