The Veterinary Kaleidoscope

Australian Rainbow Vets and Allies
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Join Cam and Kate as they examine veterinary science through the lens of diversity

  1. 26/02/2025

    TVK Gender Affirming Care with parent of Trans youth Tom

    In the second episode in our special series on GAC we talk to Tom, the parent of a trans girl and their families journey to help her thrive. Content Warning. There is discussion of self harm and suicide in this episode. If this episode raises concerns or issues for you please contact support services below. Episode Resources: Transcend Transcend.org.au Transhub Transhub.org.au Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service https://www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/ Inner City Legal Centre FAQ on gender affirming care legal cases including Re:Jamie and Re:Kelvin https://www.iclc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICLC-Transgender-children-and-medical-treatment-the-law-210901.pdf Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Trans health resources page: https://www.illawarrashoalhavengenderalliance.org.au/tgd-health The Gender Centre: https://gendercentre.org.au/ TVK support page: https://www.tvk.org.au/support Qlife https://qlife.org.au/ Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au LifeLine https://www.lifeline.org.au

    58 min

  2. 13/01/2025

    TVK Episode 9: Gender Affirming Care and Trans youth

    Ed is a young Transman. In this episode we talk to Ed and his mum Julia about his journey, accessing care, and what life is like for a young trans person who is just trying to live their best life.   Transcend Transcend.org.au Transhub Transhub.org.au Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service https://www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/ Inner City Legal Centre FAQ on gender affirming care legal cases including Re:Jamie and Re:Kelvin https://www.iclc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICLC-Transgender-children-and-medical-treatment-the-law-210901.pdf Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Trans health resources page: https://www.illawarrashoalhavengenderalliance.org.au/tgd-health The Gender Centre: https://gendercentre.org.au/ TVK support page: https://www.tvk.org.au/support Qlife https://qlife.org.au/

    1hr 7min

  3. 13/02/2023

    Episode 8 - Andrew Thompson

    In this episode Kate and Cam speak to veterinary nurse, educator and counsellor Andrew Thompson about diversity in veterinary nursing, career pathways, mental wellbeing and positivity. As always we have a transcript of the episode available at the link below. The Veterinary Kaleidoscope Summit is on in Sydney from the 27th to the 28th of February as part of the Pride Amplified program. Many of our guests - including Andrew - will be presenting and part of the program. If you'd like to know more, or better yet, if you'd like to register to attend, you can do so via our website. We'd love to see you there!   Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree   Thank you very much to our sponsors Greencross and Covetrus for supporting the podcast

    45 min

  4. 27/11/2022

    Episode 7 - Dr Siraya Chunekamrai

    Sit back and enjoy a wonderful discussion on balance, philosophy, chaos, messiness, and how vets are ideally suited to saving the world with WSAVA President Siraya Chunekamrai.    Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree

    50 min

  5. 10/05/2022

    Episode 6 - Dr Channy McGowan

    Cam and Kate talk to Channy about her identity as an Pansexual, intersex person. We talk bodily autonomy, being invisibly diverse and also travel!   Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree

    1hr 24min

  6. 24/01/2022 ·  BONUS

    TVK Special Episode: Jan 26th Invasion Day / Australia Day

    In this episode we talk about what it is like being an Aboriginal Australian on "Australia Day".

    25 min

  7. 07/12/2021

    Episode 5 - Dr Dhash Perera

    We discuss with recent graduate Dhash Perera what it's like being a cis gay male Sri Lankan veterinarian in Far North Queensland. We talk about racism, micro aggressions, self care, the importance of having a safe space to rejuvenate, the AVA mental health wellness report and whether Dhash would take a magic pill to make his skin fairer. Somehow in all of that Kate manages to not actually swear for the whole episode!! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree

    1hr 27min

  8. 20/10/2021

    Episode 4 - Professor Darren Trott

    Content warning: In this episode we speak about depression, self harm and suicide.  If that doesn't sound like a safe range of topics for you, you might consider skipping this episode. In this episode Kate and Cam speak to vet, microbiological researcher, lecturer and soon-to-be B&B operator Professor Darren Trott, along with his wonderful partner Janelle.  We chat about birthdays, a changing world, careers in research, support of students, antimicrobial resistance, experiences for those with mental illnesses and those who support them, invisible illnesses, strengthening relationships through adversity and the mighty Bohemian (or Dalmatian) Rhapsody. Here you can find the transcript for this episode and our Linktree link to other episodes and relevant images. Thanks for listening! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree

    1hr 7min
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Join Cam and Kate as they examine veterinary science through the lens of diversity

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  • Creator
    Australian Rainbow Vets and Allies
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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  • Show Website
    The Veterinary Kaleidoscope