James speaks with Joe Ball, CEO of Switchboard, about the Federal government's $300,000 funding cut to Switchboard outreach program Out & About, and the funding decision should be overturned. The program outreach program that provides vital support and assistance to older LGBTI folk experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
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* Since this episode was broadcast on 3CR, Australia's federal government has restored funding to 'Out and About' following a grassroots community campaign.
James speaks with actors Nathalie Kozak and Maddie Roberts, of Tooth n' Fang production Press Play, directed by Allanah Avalon and Lucas Olscamp. They discuss the production's themes of love and loss, queer intimacy, and the creative process involved in creating 'a queer apocalypse'.
Press Play is showing February 6-9 at The MC Showroom. Purchase tickets via Midsumma.
James McKenzie