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Well Well Well
Join Cal, Rachel, Jack, Joel and Jordan 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 LGBTIQA+ communities on JOY 94.9 and on the podcast. A service for our LGBTIQA+ community proudly supported by JOY and Thorne Harbour Health.
Episodes
Well Well WellPeer Navigation for Newly Arrived Gay and Bi Guys
We dive into Emen8’s new Welcome peer navigation service and updated brand identity, designed to build trust with young and newly arrived gay and bi…
Well Well WellGambling Harm In Queer Communities
We explore gambling harm through an LGBTIQA+ lens, unpacking how minority stress, isolation and belonging shape the way diverse communities experience it. Matt…
Well Well WellTackling HIV Stigma at the ASHM Conference
Jack and Joel discuss the ASHM Conference at Albert Park in Melbourne, where the HIV and sexual health sector gathers each year to compare notes on…
Well Well WellBefore We Begin: Consent and Queer Intimacy Comedy
In this episode we’re talking about Before We Begin, a naughty, interactive comedy that mashes up the playful spirit of Taskmaster with the educational heart…
Well Well WellMeditation, Healing, and Representation in Gaming
Luke Miller, Lead Organiser of Melbourne Queer Games Festival joins us to unpack how video games function as both therapeutic escape and powerful tools for…
Well Well WellNorthside Bizarre Returns To The Laird
Cal dives into the intersection of kink, fetish, and health promotion within Melbourne’s queer community through The Laird Hotel’s long-standing…
Well Well WellVolunteering for Our Communities
We’re joined by Rose, Marc, and Jesse, three Thorne Harbour Health volunteers to hear about the volunteer moments that have stuck with them, from…
Well Well WellPeptides: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking
In this episode of Well Well Well we’re talking about peptides. If you’ve heard the word whispered around the gym, the group chat, or your “For…
Well Well WellWomen’s Health Week and The Gender Health Gap
Carolyn Gillespie, CEO of Women’s Health in the North and chair of the Victorian Women’s Health Services Network joins us to discuss women’s…
Well Well WellSupporting LGBTIQA+ Youth and Wear it Purple
We dive into why LGBTQIA youth spaces like Wear It Purple Day remain crucial nearly fifteen years after launching, as queer young Australians continue to…
Well Well WellFinding Support And Safety for LGBTIQA+ Carers with Carer Gateway
Kylie and Gozde from Carer Gateway join us to discuss unpaid caring, and the resulting challenges that our diverse communities sometimes navigate with limited…
Well Well WellQueer Dating Beyond Hookup Culture
Jack and Rhian are joined by Moe Ari Brown, Hinge’s Love and Connection Expert to dive into queer dating and Hinge’s 2026 LGBTQ+ DATE Report…
Well Well WellProstate Cancer Awareness in Queer Communities
We dive into prostate cancer screening, treatment, and lived experience through an LGBTIQA+ lens. Jack and Rachel speak with Michael Cromer, a urology nurse…
Well Well WellLeather Titles Return to New Zealand
Jack and Cal return to the world of leather, kink, and fetish title competitions through Cal’s journey as Mr. Australian Leather, including his visit to…
Well Well WellSex Work Advocacy with Jenna Love
Jenna Love has worked as an independent sex worker for over a decade, and now leads Sex Work Advocacy work as the president of Scarlet Alliance. In this…
Well Well WellSneaker Fetish and Sexually Adventurous Men
We discuss sexually adventurous men's project, Down an' Dirty, with Craig from Thorne Harbour Health. This sexual health resource for sexually adventurous men…
Well Well WellMental Health Content on Social Media and Pop Psychology Myths Debunked
What's behind the explosion of mental health content flooding social media feeds today? We ask Lilly, a registered psychologist from Thorne Harbour Health's…
Well Well WellFirst Nations Storytelling and Mob+
Rachel is joined by Jacob Boehme, an award-winning filmmaker, choreographer, and cultural leader. Jacob shares his journey from a troubled teenager in…
Well Well WellKink and Activism with Kitty Obsidian
Trans non-binary performer Kitty Obsidian joins us to discuss the intersection of fetish performance, activism, and community health. Joel and Jake speak with…
Well Well WellSexperts Trivia for JOY Radiothon!
This special live broadcast from JOY's 2026 Radiothon features a spirited "Sexpert Trivia" challenge. We dive into the archives of Victorian AIDS Council…
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Why Australia’s HIV Response is State by State
We explore why Australia relies on state-based organisations to tackle HIV and sexual health rather than only one national body.
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From Jurassic Park to Global Health with new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes
Jack and Cal are joined by new Thorne Harbour Health CEO Chad Hughes, and discuss the critical challenge of delivering equitable health services to our diverse…
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Odus Moore’s Advocacy and Digital Activism
Queer content creator and influencer Odus Moore joins us to unpack the unique challenges and responsibilities of being a voice for sexual health and harm…
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Finding Belonging Through Volunteering – National Volunteer Week
Joel sits down with volunteers Phoebe and Leo to explore the power of giving back to the community in light of National Volunteer Week. Phoebe shares her…
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Women Deliver Conference Reflections
After the 2026 Women Deliver conference in Melbourne, we discuss what real inclusion looks like – does it mean simply inviting diverse voices to an…
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Connect: HIV Self Test Vending goes National
We discuss how HIV self-test vending machines are breaking down barriers to testing for vulnerable populations across Australia with Zara Boulton, National…
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Regional Communities Missing Out On Vital Hepatitis Care
Regional communities face unique challenges when it comes to Hepatitis, other blood borne viruses (BBV), and sexual health, including access to services…
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Inquiry into LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes
Over 35 arrests have been made by Victoria Police regarding LGBTIQA+ Hate Crimes and coordinated online attacks against gay and bi+ guys. These incidents…
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You Make Me Feel Mighty Real: Art, Advocacy, and HIV with Emil Canita
Emil Canita, an artist and advocate from Living Positive Victoria, joins Jack and Jake to discuss the intersection of creativity and health. Many queer people…
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Barriers to Trans and Gender Diverse Healthcare
Equinox Clinic’s practice manager Ellis Nardella joins us in light of the clinic passes ten years of delivering Trans healthcare in Melbourne. They speak…
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Building Allyship on Trans Day of Visibility
As part of this live panel discussion recorded Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), we discuss how to tangibly support trans and gender diverse communities without…
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Queer South Asians of Melbourne
Vivek from the Queer South Asians of Melbourne (aka QSAM) joins Jack and Chiron to explore the unique challenges and joys of navigating queer identity within…
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Celebrating Latin American Rainbow Communities with LAHRC
Jorge from LAHRC to explore how the Latin American and Hispanic Rainbow Community addresses isolation among queer migrants in Australia. Jack and Chiron speak…
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Safe Spaces for Queer Catholics
Cam from Acceptance Melbourne joins us to discuss creating inclusive spaces for queer catholics. They speak with Jack and Chiron about the group’s…
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Anal Cancer and HRA
Anal cancer rates are rising worldwide, but particularly among gay and bisexual men and people living with HIV, where incidence is significantly higher…
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Mental Health Locals
Many queer people living in suburban and regional Victoria struggle to access mental health care despite growing community needs. The Mental Health and…
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International Women’s Day – Post Festival Slump and Intersectionality
In light of International Women’s Day on March 8, we discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of LBQ+ women navigating cultural expectations. Rachel…
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Chillout and Three Decades of Country Pride
Meredith from Chillout joins us to discuss Victoria’s longest‑running regional queer festival and teases out its evolution over three decades. This modest…
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Jimpa and intergenerational conversations in our communities
Director Sophie Hyde and actor Aud-Mason Hyde unpack the new film, Jimpa, tracing the story’s roots to Professor Jim Hyde. Jim was a pivotal figure in…
Well Well WellLunar New Year with Gay Asian Proud
How can we strengthen community ties with a queer Lunar New Year celebration? James Tapa from Gay Asian Proud (GAP) joins us to discuss the unique challenges…
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Heated Rivalry and Queer Ice Hockey in Melbourne
We dive into the TV series Heated Rivalry, exploring how the show portrays LGBTQ+ athletes in a mixed‑gender ice‑hockey setting. Kade and Shell from Southern…
Well Well WellPill Testing at Street Party
Sarah Hiley, Drug Checking Director at The Loop Australia joins Jack to discuss the Victorian Pill Testing Service and its role in harm‑reduction. The service…
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THH Vogue Night and St Kilda History Walk
Jack speaks with Julai Diesel ahead of the THH Vogue Night event running during Midsumma and discuss what the ballroom scene looks like in Melbourne, where it…
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Wise Words and Midsumma Carnival Cancer Screening
Wise Words returns this Midsumma to feature a line-up of some of Australia’s most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ women (trans and non-binary inclusive)…
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Midsumma Preview: History Walks, Carnival and the Periodic Survey
Dylan from the City of Yarra and Tex McKenzie speak about the Yarra Queer History Walk, a guided tour that traces Melbourne’s queer‑footprints through Fitzroy…
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2025 Year In Review
Jack, Jake and Thorne Harbour Health Events Coordinator Chiron Hooson walk through a whirlwind 2025. We revisit events from Midsumma Festival, murder‑mystery…
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LGBTIQ+ Holiday Wellbeing Strategies
Molly Boorman from Thorne Harbour Health unpacks holiday wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ folk, from family driven stress to managing alcohol and other drug use. Molly…
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Activism and the Early HIV/AIDS Response with Ian Hunter MLC
Cal talks with South Australian Legislative Council Member Ian Hunter about the murder of George Duncan that ignited South Australia’s push to decriminalise…
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Mainstream services supporting queer clients – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 5
In the final episode of our 16 Days of Activism series, we’re turning to the health and support systems themselves. We talk about how mainstream family…
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Supporting those who use harm to change – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 4
Ending intimate partner and gender violence means supporting those who use harm to change. In this episode we explore what that looks like in queer…
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Leaving a violent relationship – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 3
Leaving a violent relationship is just the start. As we mark the 16 Days of Activism, we’re talking about what it takes to heal and how this journey…
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Family and Domestic Violence Services in SA
Sharna Ciotti and Lili K join us from Adelaide to discuss the recently released South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence…
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Mob+ – Support for First Nations communities living with HIV
We’re joined by Bruce Fitzgerald, a proud member of Mob+, a unique group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with HIV, supported…
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Unseen Abuse, Coercive Control, and more – 16 Days of Activism Series Part 2
Continuing our 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence series, we’re discussing Unseen Abuse. Joel is joined again by Vincent and Gus from…
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What is Family of Origin Violence? Mainstream services supporting queer clients? 16 Days of Activism Series Part 1
What is Family of Origin Violence and how does it affect our LGBTQIA+ communities? Joel speaks with Gus and Vincent from Thorne Harbour Health about this issue…
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Crossing Lines: LGBTQ+ Sexual Violence Research
A growing body of research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexuality and gender-diverse (LGBTQ+) people experience…
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Better Together Conference 2025
We discuss the LGBTIQA+ Health, Wellbeing, and Inclusion conference in Adelaide, Better Together and hear from presenters at the show including: Connor McLeod…
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20 Years of Well Well Well: 2010 Revisited
In the final episode of our series reflecting on 20 years and 1000 episodes of Well Well Well, we speak with Jason Asselin previously of the Victorian AIDS…
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20 Years of Well Well Well: 2015 Revisited
Show alum Renee Thompson joins us as guest co-host on a walk down memory lane circa 2015, discussing the Marriage Equality debate and Thorne Harbour’s…
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20 Years of Well Well Well: 2020’s Sex, COVID, Lockdowns, and Sextech
Continuing our celebration of 20 years of Well Well Well, we’re revisiting a bit closer to home this episode: 2020. Michael Whelan joins Jack and Cal as…