Rainbow KINection

The Rainbow KINection team had the privilege of talking to Nevo Zisin. Nevo is Jewish, Queer and Non- Binary.  They are an activist, public speaker and the author of Finding Nevo written in 2017.  This book is a memoir on gender transition.  Nevo is based in Melbourne/Naarm.  Despite being in lockdown they are still actively running workshops online with the topics of writing, gender inclusivity, unconscious bias & recruitment. They are a contact point in the Jewish community for other children and families confronting issues of gender and sexuality in their own lives. They have appeared on SBS Insight, Hack Live, One Plus One, The Morning Show and have spoken at The Wheeler Centre, Melbourne Writers Festival, Brisbane Writers Festival, Margaret River Writers Festival and now Rainbow KINection!  *Please note this interview was conducted via phone so the quality of the audio is inconsistent. Image credit: Proud Minority 

This episode of Rainbow KINection features Owen Bandura.  Owen is a queer non-binary support worker, with blue hair, a sweet demeanour and a positive attitude.  Owen works with a family who has diverse needs & wants.  Owen is a keen gardener.  They have experience as a drummer and can bake a mean banana bread!

Singing, dancing and a little leather play! What else do the Bears Perth get up to? You will just have to listen and find out! Big thanks for Rene for having a chat with us.

If you go down to the woods today you're in for a big surprise... Thanks so much to Rene from Bears Perth Inc. for joining us!  It’s not too late to apply to compete in Mr Bear Perth!  Or grab tickets! Event is at Connections Nightclub

This audio was originally broadcast as part of the Rainbow KINection program on 100.9fm Noongar Radio. Tom Ward, Marley Amphlett & Simone Springer bring you the latest in LGBTIQAP+ news.  Our stories cover: The very fabulous JVN of Queer Eye. 2S couple Doctor James Makokis and Anthony Johnson. The recent release of “12 Forever” on Netflix-a children’s show with a few twists and a young girl negotiating puberty, her besties and a crush on an 8th grade girl. And so much more! Please be advised there is a trigger warning for some of the items discussed over the course of this program, subjects include Domestic Violence, Data Breaches and Sharing Intimate Images without consent. We also discuss Pansexuality, privacy/freedom of information and what’s the deal with Gender Reveals!?

This content originally appeared as part of the Rainbow KINection program on 100.9fm and digitial aired on 25/07/2019. This interview contains references to mental health, if you or someone you know requires crisis care please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Q Life on 1800 184 527.  DJ D'Lyte loves producing phenomenal beats and says “DJ’ing is the oxygen to her soul.” She has been active for over 3 years, which is an amazing feat considering she was born with 20% hearing. She has a vast array of achievements and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. Melissa Brandis and Marley Amphlett had a chat with DJ D'Lyte about her upcoming opportunity at “Your Shot” & what that means to her.