Welcome back to Queer Tasmania, a new LGBTIQA+ podcast from North West Pride (producers of Queer Life Stories).

Rodney Croome is a name many of you will know; he has been a part of legislative changes for LGBTIQA+ protections in Tasmania, and the country for decades. From fighting for decriminalisation of homosexual acts in Tasmania, to the national campaign for Marriage Equality – just as examples of some of the work Rodney has been involved in.

Queer Tasmania was fortunate to sit down with Rodney and talk about some of the stories of the past as well as discuss what he and Equality Tasmania are working on currently and where the community can support some of these challenges. We’re calling this conversation, the Queer State of the State….

LINKS AND NOTES

Rodney mentioned Just Equal’s open survey to determine LGBTIQA+ community views on who should attend pride. You can find that survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTIQAPrideEventsSurvey

You can find more details and contact information on the Equality Tasmania website: https://equalitytasmania.org.au/

And Just Equal Australia:

https://www.equal.org.au/

Queer Tasmania has some great upcoming episodes in the planning stages, but our releases may be a bit sporadic - so please, keep an eye on our social media to keep up to date - Find us at Queer Tasmania on Facebook, Queer Tasmania Podcast on Instagram and to reach out via email at Wakefield_Productions@outlook.com

If you have a story idea you'd like to hear on the podcast, or if you'd like to host or make your own episode to share, please reach out to us and have a chat.

Queer Tasmania is produced by Wakefield Productions on behalf of North West Pride; an LGBTIQA+ community group that creates social inclusion events and activities and creates safe spaces for community to come together across the North, North-West and West Coast of Tasmania. They also have a focus on sharing community voices and experiences to help promote visibility and connection.