Trans Day of Visibility 2025: showcasing our interviews on gender diverse and transgender topics. 

Trans Day of Visibility 2025: showcasing our interviews on gender diverse and transgender topics.&nbsp;

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TuneFM brings you thoughtful conversations with leading researchers and experts, unpacking today's most pressing issues through a solutions-focused lens.  Broadcasting from Australia's oldest university broadcaster at the University of New England, we continue our proud tradition of engaging public discourse that began in 1970.
Each week, we dive deep into current events and emerging research with UNE's brightest minds and experts from the community.  From climate adaptation to social policy, our guests offer evidence-based insights and constructive approaches to today's challenges.  As part of CBAA's Newshub network, TuneFM's work helps these vital conversations reach audiences across Australia's through National Radio News and The Wire.
Join us as we build on TuneFM's legacy of meaningful dialogue and positive change, bringing academic expertise to bear on the questions that matter most to our community.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts or tune in through TuneFM, UNE's student powered radio.
Brought to you by UNE Life. All music licensed through APRA AMCOS.

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TDOV 25

Following the decision by the Queensland Government to restrict access to hormone therapy for gender diverse individuals under the age of 18, thousands of people across the country came together for a national day of action on the 8th of February.

Ben and Ash spoke with a number of people at the local rally in Armidale about their thoughts, and what words of advice they have for young trans people and their parents.

Following the decision by the Queensland Government to restrict access to hormone therapy for gender diverse individuals under the age of 18, thousands of people across the country came together for a national day of action on the 8th of February.
Ben and Ash spoke with a number of people at the local rally in Armidale about their thoughts, and what words of advice they have for young trans people and their parents.

LGBTQ+ Allies Rallied in Support of Trans Youth

Did you listen to us chat with Dr Nicola Dean and find yourself confused about what gender affirming surgery actually is? 

We sat down with Dr Aileen Kennedy from the University of Technology, Sydney, to talk about what gender affirming surgery is, who actually gets it, and what steps the law can take to create easier access to gender affirmation. 

Did you listen to us chat with Dr Nicola Dean and find yourself confused about what gender affirming surgery actually is? We sat down with Dr Aileen Kennedy from the University of Technology, Sydney, to talk about what gender affirming surgery is, who actually gets it, and what steps the law can take to create easier access to gender affirmation.

The Law and Gender Affirming Healthcare - with Dr Aileen Kennedy 

Gender affirming surgeries could be added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme thanks to an application by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 

Dr Nicola Dean the current president of ASPS joins us today in the studio to discuss the need for improved access to healthcare for trans and gender diverse individuals. 

Gender affirming surgeries could be added to the Medicare Benefits Scheme thanks to an application by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Dr Nicola Dean the current president of ASPS joins us today in the studio to discuss the need for improved access to healthcare for trans and gender diverse individuals.

Gender Affirming Surgeries with Dr Nicola Dean

Over 40 thousand transgender adults in Australia may soon be able to access gender affirming surgeries through Medicare. An application made by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons is requesting that the federal government add essential gender affirming surgeries to the medicare benefits scheme.

In this short package, we speak to people who will benefit from this change, along with the current president of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr Nicola Dean. You can find our full interview with Dr Dean here. 

Over 40 thousand transgender adults in Australia may soon be able to access gender affirming surgeries through Medicare. An application made by the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons is requesting that the federal government add essential gender affirming surgeries to the medicare benefits scheme.In this short package, we speak to people who will benefit from this change, along with the current president of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr Nicola Dean. <a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/631fbc2c">You can find our full interview with Dr Dean here. </a>

Gender Affirming Surgeries Considered For Medicare Benefits Scheme

UNE PhD candidate, Ariel Liddicut, joins us on the airwaves today to talk about her research into teaching gender diversity and promoting gender inclusivity at an early childhood level. 

UNE PhD candidate, Ariel Liddicut, joins us on the airwaves today to talk about her research into teaching gender diversity and promoting gender inclusivity at an early childhood level.

How Gender Inclusive Early Childhood Education Supports Gender Diverse Kids - with Ariel Liddicut

TransGenre is the first music festival in Australia to feature a lineup of transgender and nonbinary musicians. We caught up with Tim Blunt (they/them) and Ellie Robinson (she/her), the organisers of TransGenre, to talk about how the music festival came into being, and what their plans are for the future of it. 

TransGenre is the first music festival in Australia to feature a lineup of transgender and nonbinary musicians. We caught up with Tim Blunt (they/them) and Ellie Robinson (she/her), the organisers of TransGenre, to talk about how the music festival came into being, and what their plans are for the future of it.

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