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Intersex community connection show.

  1. APR 28

    Tony Briffa and Heather Corkhill

    Tony Briffa and Heather Corkhill Paul and Cody welcomed Tony Briffa and Heather Corkhill to tonight’s episode of the I in Us. Specifically, on this episode, the development and recent passing of the long-awaited Victorian Government Intersex Protections Bill on 19 February this year, was discussed. Tony Briffa Tony has been at the forefront of intersex advocacy for decades, and has appeared on several episodes of The I in Us to share her intersex lived experience and years of advocacy. In fact, her extensive advocacy led to the passing of this groundbreaking piece of Victorian Government legislation.  Further, Tony has sat through every hour of debate, and weathered the storm of opposing views.  Plus, she continued to lobby parliamentarians right up until history was finally made, and the Bill was passed. Heather Corkhill New to The I in Us, Heather Corkhill is a dedicated human rights and anti-discrimination law and policy specialist. Heather has combined qualifications and experience in law, mediation, and film production.  Especially, she is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and human rights for LGBTIQ+ Australians.  Further, Heather has addressed systemic issues through practical and innovative solutions. In recent months, Heather has played a pivotal role in the development of the Missing Voice report.  And she continued the years-long contribution of Equality Australia to the development of the Victorian Government Intersex Protections Bill.  She worked on the final stage immediately before the introduction of the Bill to Parliament, and then supported the passage of the Bill into law. Additional Websites relevant to this inspiring episode: interaction.org.au  equalityaustralia.org.au To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Tony Briffa and Heather Corkhill appeared first on The I in Us.

    45 min

  2. APR 23

    Bonnie and Steph 16 April 2026

    On this episode Cody and Paul welcomed two friends of the show back to The I in Us, Bonnie Hart and Steph Lum, who were responsible for leading some ground-breaking immersive workshops at two Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) retreats in 2017, which gave rise the publication of an academic paper, “Intersex lived experience: trauma and posttraumatic growth in narratives” (2021), and the publishing of a wonderful book, “Unspoken”, in 2023. At the workshops participants were invited to contribute anonymous reflections, writings, drawings and letters to their past or future self, parents, friends, lovers, doctors… or anyone who has had a significant role in an aspect of their life as someone with an intersex variation. Similarly, parents, carers, partners and family members of someone who has an intersex variation, were invited to a write a letter to their past self or future self, their child as a younger or older person, their partner or lovers, their child’s doctors…or anyone who played a significant role in an aspect of their journey supporting someone with an intersex variation. In addition to discussing this unparalleled project, we also learned how members of the intersex community can contribute to the next publication, Unspoken 2. https://interaction.org.au/resource/unspoken-a-collection-of-untold-intersex-stories/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRVFmhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTeHBOSm5aaUFjMWl0aHJzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhzqJFdhvIqgnMaLyLUBvNMbe0CwwnLEPE1n3jIKmsndB7epGqqfl0ZZkF8A_aem_jJd0BBnIx1HgZ_9gG-UBYQ To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Bonnie and Steph 16 April 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

    41 min

  3. APR 16

    Alfred Jonker

    Alfred Jonker Paul and Cody were delighted to welcome the chair of the Dutch Klinefelter Association (DKA), Alfred Jonker, to the show. Alfred learned he has XXY sex chromosomes at the age of 32 while trying to have a family. And since 2014 has been at the forefront of sex chromosome and intersex medical and human rights advocacy in the Netherlands.  Also internationally. Alfred actively champions the interests of DKA members, with a focus on strengthening partnerships with Dutch, European, and international (patient) organisations.  Alfred promotes and supports scientific and practice-oriented research; builds and maintains long-term relationships with healthcare professionals. He contributes to his organisation, promoting the visibility of his community and making a demonstrable difference to the lives of DKA members, with a service-oriented and collaborative approach, Alfred is also the driving force behind the Netherlands organisation Diversity of Sexual Development Together/Intersex, and is an ambassador and member of the advisory board of the Chromodiversity Foundation.   To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Alfred Jonker appeared first on The I in Us.

    45 min

  4. APR 8

    Aces and Dakota Fox 2 April 2026

    Aces and Dakota Fox Paul and Cody welcomed the show’s two most supportive and dedicated international listeners:  Aces Fox, and Aces’ non-binary daughter Dakota.  Aces is a return guest to The I in Us and Dakota has joined the show for the first time. So, Paul and Cody had two Foxes in the House, well, the studio.   The first ever weekly US based FM K-pop radio show was discussed during the show.  Further, this K-Pop radio show was created and produced by Aces and hosted by Dakota. Indeed, your hosts and their guests’ stars were already aligned.  Aces was a training Olympic athlete, so Paul and Cody also discussed the recent IOC guideline change through the lens of Aces’ lived experiences as an intersex elite athlete. So buckle up folks for another fun and thought-provoking podcast, you’re guaranteed to enjoy it. To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Aces and Dakota Fox 2 April 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

    45 min

  5. APR 2

    Margie McCumstie

    Paul and Cody welcome Margie McCumstie to this episode of The I in Us.  Margie is the InterAction for Health and Human Rights Training and Communications Coordinator in Australia.   They highlight the inaugural intersex women and non-binary retreat, plus her whirlwind, ten-day trip to New York. Margie participated in Outright International’s Advocacy Week off-site events.  These events are associated with the Seventieth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).  The event featured a session on the rights of intersex people, particularly women.  CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body which exclusively promotes gender equality and the empowerment of women.  Outright International  invited Margie to attend this event which testifies the place Australia and InterAction holds internationally in respect to intersex rights. In conclusion, Margie shared, “It was such an honour to participate in the first-ever intersex side-event inside the UN Headquarters in New York as part of 70th Commission on the Status of Women.” Enjoy listening to this great episode.. To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Margie McCumstie appeared first on The I in Us.

    47 min

  6. MAR 20

    Stephan Mills 12 March 2026

    Stephan Mills On this episode of The I in Us Paul and Cody were delighted to welcome intersex activist and medical student Stephan Mills (he/him) to the show. Currently based in Italy, Stephan is in his last year of medical school and just weeks from graduating. He started doing activism in 2019 with the Italian intersex group “Intersexioni” and throughout these years has participated in many interviews, including on Italian National TV, has given lectures on intersex issues to various Italian universities, and has collaborated with other associations and medical professionals in the creation of an information website on intersex variations. As a future medical doctor graduating in a few short weeks, Stephan will be at the forefront of how intersex people are supported in medical settings for years to come. On this episode we gain insight into what drives him and what he hopes to achieve. Please enjoy this wonderful podcast and if you like what you hear, share it widely… because the more people we reach, the more people we can help.   To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Stephan Mills 12 March 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

    47 min

  7. MAR 16

    Mardi Gras Special with Bonnie Hart and Gwen Smith 5 March 2026

    Mardi Gras Special The Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has been held in Sydney every year since 1978.  Notably,  the event has now become a colourful and joyous celebration of all things LGBTIQA+. This year, Mardi Gras was held on Saturday 28 February.  Additionally, Mardi Gras saw the return of Australia’s intersex community.  Plus, this is the first time they have marched since 2018.  Besides, Intersex representatives travelled from across Australia and marched and danced along to the cheers of onlookers.  They sported the wonderful intersex flag inspired attire and caps, inviting everyone to join the wave of change for intersex rights. Special guests, Gwen Smith and Bonnie Hart, joined Paul and Cody on tonight’s episode. They talked about their participation in Mardi Gras, and what was an extraordinary weekend in Sydney. Enjoy!! To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Mardi Gras Special with Bonnie Hart and Gwen Smith 5 March 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

    45 min

  8. MAR 3

    Crystal Hendricks 26 February 2026

    Intersex hosts, Paul and Cody, welcome international intersex advocate Crystal Hendricks to The I in Us. Crystal Hendricks (she/her) is a queer intersex feminist and human rights defender.  Crystal has been at the forefront of advocating for policy change for intersex people.  She currently serves as the Sex Characteristics Programme Officer at ILGA World. In addition, she formally worked as the Intersex Programme Officer at Iranti, a regional organisation based in South Africa, as well as the Acting Administrator for Intersex South Africa.  She is also a former Rainbow Advocacy Fellowship scholar. With over seven years of experience in intersex advocacy, Crystal’s work is driven by a deep commitment to ensuring that intersex people can freely exercise their rights and freedoms. Her passion lies in placing intersex issues at the forefront of policy discussions and ensuring that intersex voices lead the conversations that shape their lives. Please enjoy this wonderful, thought-provoking and heart-felt show   To re-live previous episodes, visit joy.org.au/theiinus ENJOY! For support contact: https://www.joy.org.au/support https://www.isupport.org.au   Don’t forget to tune into JOY 94.9 next Thursday at 6pm for another exciting episode of The I in Us. JOY 94.9 – Out.Loud.Proud – Your Voice – Your Radio Station Support JOY, support this podcast:  donate, become a valued member:  https://www.joy.org.au/support-joy Your opinion is highly valued.  Please feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions.  Your feedback helps us to improve your listening experience.  Thank you in advance for your time and contribution The post Crystal Hendricks 26 February 2026 appeared first on The I in Us.

    47 min
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Intersex community connection show.

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    JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
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    © JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists
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