On The Couch

Join Maddy and Winnie in conversation with Karina Reeves and Leon Huxtable and hear how culturally responsive relationships and sexuality education (RSE) looks like in practice in school and community settings. Drawing on their experiences in health promotion, HIV prevention and sexual health, Karina and Leon share how educators, clinicians, and community workers can engage with migrant and refugee communities by exploring curiosity, trust, and genuine partnership. Listen to how de-othering language and embracing cultural and religious perspectives strengthen RSE. Karina and Leon leave listeners with practical insights for creating safer, more inclusive, and culturally responsive RSE, while inviting us to embrace diversity, center community expertise, and continue learning alongside the communities we work with. This episode was recorded in August 2026 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn References Co Culture Communications Sexual Health Victoria Thread (WAAC) Experiences of Delivering Comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education to Young People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds in Australia Parental opposition to comprehensive sexuality education in Australia: associations with religiosity and school sector Doing ‘IT’ Podcast Episode #70: Supporting Multicultural Communities Centre for Multicultural Youth A Young and Multicultural Victoria: The 2026 Census God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us Srikandi: Redefining HIV Prevention Through Culture and Connection Dr Corey Gray Dr Horas Wong The 3rd Australian Survey of Teachers of Relationships and Sexuality Education 2026 On The Couch episodes mentioned: Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Loud, Black & Pleasure Focused with Lauren French Digital Literacy, Sex Ed & Sexual Violence Prevention with Dr Giselle Woodley and Dr Sarah Vrankovich Australian Secondary Schools Survey Release with Professor Jennifer Power Sexual Violence Prevention & The Power of Sex Ed with Katrina Marson Society, Social Scripts & The Study of Sex with Professor Jennifer Power More: Subscribe to Caddyshack Project e-newsletter Caddyshack Project on LinkedIn Caddyshack Project on Instagram Caddyshack Project on Goodreads What We’re Reading : an online library of book recommendations Play Safe : an online safe sex, STI testing and condom education resource for young people in NSW Play Safe Pro : an online sexual health education resource for professionals who are working with young people in NSW Sexual Health InfoLink : a sexual health nurse-led NSW Health Service including a free telephone line for health professionals and the general public Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Karina Reeves and Leon Huxtable Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

“Community is the integral piece to healing that we have lost in Western spaces.” Join Winnie as she yarns with Lauren French about shame-free and pleasure-focused approaches to relationships and sexuality education and how Indigenous knowledge offers a pathway to healing communities impacted by sexual violence. As a proud Karajarri woman and sexologist, Lauren draws on her work across prevention, education and clinical practice, to explore the importance of moving beyond deficit-based narratives. By reframing sexual health as more than the absence of harm, Lauren invites us to challenge our biases and embrace curiosity, connection and pleasure as foundations for wellbeing. Listen as Lauren shares insights from her Churchill Fellowship on Indigenous Elder-Guided Relationship and Community Repair After Youth Sexual Violence, highlighting the critical role of community, accountability and cultural strengths in healing. This episode was recorded in July 2026 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn References: Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 SHIPS Psychology Lauren French Churchill Fellowship Chung Wah Society Body Safety Australia The 27th World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) Congress On The Couch episodes mentioned: Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Digital Literacy, Sex Ed & Sexual Violence Prevention with Dr Giselle Woodley and Dr Sarah Vrankovich Australian Secondary Schools Survey Release with Professor Jennifer Power Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from the Sticky Q’s Podcast Sexual Violence Prevention & The Power of Sex Ed with Katrina Marson Society, Social Scripts & The Study of Sex with Professor Jennifer Power Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Professor Kath Albury Talking about Sex, Bodies & Consent with Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes More: Subscribe to Caddyshack Project e-newsletter Caddyshack Project on LinkedIn Caddyshack Project on Instagram Caddyshack Project on Goodreads What We’re Reading : an online library of book recommendations Play Safe : an online safe sex, STI testing and condom education resource for young people in NSW Play Safe Pro : an online sexual health education resource for professionals who are working with young people in NSW Sexual Health InfoLink : a sexual health nurse-led NSW Health Service including a free telephone line for health professionals and the general public Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Lauren French Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Sit down with Maddy and Winnie as they chat with Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes all about how we can have conversations about sex, bodies and consent with confidence and care while centering the power of young people's voices. As co-authors of the award-winning ‘Welcome-To’ book series, Melissa and Yumi draw on their work across media, medicine and education to share why accessible, inclusive relationships and comprehensive sexuality education matters. Together, they give insight into the conception of the ‘Welcome-To’ series and how this evidence-based resource filled a gap and created a safe and trustworthy space for learning. Listen as Melissa and Yumi reflect on their own experiences, and highlight how honest, curiosity-driven conversations can build trust, reduce shame, and support young people to feel informed, empowered, and connected. This episode was recorded in May 2026 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn Recommendations and References: Yumi Stynes Dr Melissa Kang Welcome to Your Period Welcome to Consent Welcome to Your Boobs Welcome to Sex Welcome to Friendship Ladies, We Need To Talk Co Culture Communications 8th Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University Caddyshack Project Dolly Doctor Webinar Series The SSASH Survey Comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education and Reproductive Health for Children and Young People at School Talk Soon, Talk Often Teach Us Consent Intersex Peer Support Australia ACON’s TransHub Play Safe NSW International Student Health Hub Take Blaktion Sticky Q’s Podcast On The Couch episodes mentioned: Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Compassion in Transness, Culture & Relationships with Mai Nguyen Digital Literacy, Sex Ed & Sexual Violence Prevention with Dr Giselle Woodley and Dr Sarah Vrankovich Australian Secondary Schools Survey Release with Professor Jennifer Power Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from the Sticky Q’s Podcast Society, Social Scripts & The Study of Sex with Professor Jennifer Power Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

In this impactful conversation, Professor Jennifer Power sits down with Winnie to share the latest findings from the 8th iteration of the Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) Study, Australia’s most comprehensive national snapshot of young people’s sexual health, relationships and wellbeing. As the Lead Investigator of SSASH and Associate Professor at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), Jennifer unpacks what the data reveals about current gaps and emerging trends, highlighting why evidence-based, inclusive and responsive approaches are critical to supporting young people. For more than three decades, SSASH has shaped how we understand and respond to young people’s sexual health, influencing policy, education, and sexual health promotion. To hear more about Professor Jennifer Power’s work, listen to her previous episode of On The Couch Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex This episode was recorded in April 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn Recommendations Jennifer Power | About | La Trobe University 8th Australian survey of secondary students and sexual health, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, Our work, Sexual health and wellbeing, La Trobe University References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers The SSASH Survey - The SSASH Survey ARCSHS at Latrobe University Student Edge Panel Youth Affairs Council Victoria University of Melbourne Study Goanna Study The Australian Child Maltreatment Study, a nationally representative survey of child abuse and neglect in Australia, found that among participants aged 16–24 who had ever been in a relationship: 44% had experienced psychological violence 25% had experienced physical violence 18% had experienced sexual violence (Mathews et al., 2025). Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) , a nationally representative study that has followed approximately 10,000 children and their families since 2004, reported that, in 2018, 29% of 18–19-year-olds had experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence in the 12 months prior to the survey. Specifically: 25% had experienced emotional abuse 12% had experienced physical violence 8% had experienced sexual abuse. Hobbs, C. (2022). Young, in love and in danger: Teen domestic violence and abuse in Tasmania : research report. Mathews, B., Hegarty, K. L., MacMillan, H. L., Madzoska, M., Erskine, H. E., Pacella, R., ... & Cubitt, T. (2025). The prevalence of intimate partner violence in Australia: a national survey. Medical Journal of Australia, 222(9), 440-448. O’Donnell, K., Rioseco, P., Vittiglia, A., Rowland, B., & Mundy, L. (2023). Intimate partner violence among Australian 18–19 year olds. Canberra; Australian Institute of Family Studies. Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Jennifer Power Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Dr Giselle Woodley and Dr Sarah Vrankovich join Maddy and Winnie for a thoughtful and nuanced conversation exploring how young people learn about sex, relationships and consent in an increasingly digital world. Dr Giselle and Dr Sarah are researchers working at the intersection of sexuality education, digital cultures and sexual violence prevention. As dedicated advocates at Bloom-Ed, they bring their passion and academic depth to the delivery of accessible and inclusive comprehensive relationships and sexuality education across schools, communities and online spaces. Together, they advocate for strength‑based and evidence‑informed approaches that centre connection, curiosity, and pleasure. This episode was recorded in March 2026 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual violence. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn Recommendations Dr Sarah Vrankovich Dr Giselle Woodley Bloom-Ed References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Australian Teen Voices on Age Verification and Age Assurance Measures Article SSASH Survey The Conversation article on the Social Media Ban in Australia The Conversation article on New Industry Codes Age Assurance Technology Trial Report Teach Us Consent Bruce Perry Healthways Building Protective Factors in Sexual Violence Prevention: Implications for Research, Practice and Policy The Conversation article on Pornography and Age Verification Access Sexuality education in an age of resistance: Reflections at the nexus of education, health and rights Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson Dr Jackie Hendricks Lydia Jupp - Star Observer End Rape On Campus Australia Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Dr Giselle Woodley & Dr Sarah Vrankovich Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Diana Karamacoska Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Sit down with Mai Nugyen (she/her), as she opens up with Maddy to share her personal experience and the importance of understanding compassion and empathy when approaching conversations about transness and cultural identity. As a Vietnamese trans woman working in the trans healthcare space, Mai draws on her deep understanding of the communities she serves and the belief that inclusive healthcare relies on building bridges between people. Mai’s honesty, heart and passion bleeds through personal stories of navigating her transness and cultural identities in her relationship with self, community, family and romantic partner. This episode was recorded in February 2026 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references transphobia, sexual and domestic violence. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 Drag is a Performance, Trans is an Identity with Cherry-Ripe, Roxee Horror & Lawrence of Australia TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose TransHealth is a Human Right with Clinical Nurse Consultant Maggie Smith Understanding Transgender Lived Experience with TransHub Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Boddhisatva of Compassion (Quan Am) Dr Irshad Manji Club Chrome Sky Sirens Accessibility is Sexy: The Intersection of Sex Work and Disability with Saul Isbister & Katia Schwartz from Touching Base Gender Euphoria and Sex - Zoe Belle Gender Collective Zoe Belle Gender Collective Transfemme Say It Out Loud QLife Transhub Twenty10 Albion Centre T150 Clinic Ending HIV - Blossoms of Prosperity: Lunar New Queer by Mai Nguyen Rainbow Cultures Gender Centre AusPath Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Mai Nguyen Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Diana Karamacoska Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Listen as co-hosts Winnie and Maddy unpack the On The Couch podcast and vodcast series and reflect on season 4’s themes and guests. This episode was recorded in November 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook References On The Couch full episode list Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Professor Kath Albury Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex with Jennifer Power Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s Drag is a Performance, Trans is an Identity with Cherry-Ripe, Roxee Horror & Lawrence of Australia Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal Is My Husband Gay or Sleeping with Other Men with Kyla Lawson Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson Continuing the HIV Conversation with Josef Garrington from ACON Credits Hosts: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

With World AIDS Day around the corner, Maddy and Josef sit down to chat about what it really looks like to support a loved one diagnosed with HIV. You’ll hear powerful stories from family members, partners, and allies about connection, compassion, and reducing stigma and discrimination through everyday actions. This episode reminds us that listening to people’s stories and educating ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to reduce fear, challenge biases, and better understand the diverse human experience. This episode was recorded in November 2025 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references suicide. Lifeline - 13 11 14 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations ACON World AIDS Day References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 Education & Advocacy of Women Living with HIV from Positive Speakers Bureau & Clinical Sexual Health Nurse Naomi Hoffman Ending HIV It’s Time to End HIV Stigma: Think Positive ACON Campaign NSW HIV Strategy 2021-2025 Thorne Harbour Health Emen8 Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition Event Registration Form Candlelight Memorial Professor David Cooper Let’s Talk about HIV webinar with ACON HIV 101 webinar with ACON PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Josef Garrington, featuring the Think Positive ACON Campaign & Kaitlyn Middleton Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

“Sexual well-being should be the baseline we are aiming for when we are talking about Comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), and sexual violence prevention is supplementary to that.” Join Maddy as she chats with author and researcher Katrina Marson to unpack the power of sex education. Katrina reflects on her work as a criminal lawyer specialising in sexual offenses and shares how her research on the implementation of relationships and sexuality education overseas on a 2019 Churchill Fellowship, has shaped her advocacy of RSE as a human right. This episode explores how the power of a whole-of-community approach, is crucial in preventing sexual violence and supporting sexual wellbeing, overall health and self-determination. This episode was recorded in October 2025 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual assault, sexual violence and child sexual abuse. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Legitimate Sexpectations: the power of sex-ed Katrina Marson Website References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Coordinates of Belonging Part 1 Coordinates of Belonging Part 2 Sexual Assault Support Service in Tasmania Churchill Fellowship Where Did I Come From Book World Association of Sexual Health Congress Ignorance is not Innocence Implementing Relationships and Sex Education to safeguard sexual wellbeing Why consent education isn't enough | Katrina Marson | TEDxBrisbane Chanel Contos Teach Us Consent Scribe The Child Abuse Royal Commission It Left No Marks Bloom Ed (a hub of resources including for advocacy) Talk Soon, Talk Often (guide for parents) SECCA (sexuality education and disability) Mooditj (sexual health program for young Aboriginal people) Sex and Ethics by Moira Carmody The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent By Betty Martin UNESCO Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: an evidence informed approach Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Katrina Marson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join Winnie as she chats with Kyla Lawson, to find out more about the invisible population Kyla works with as a Health Promotion Officer with Women Partners. Women Partners is a NSW based service that offers individual counselling, support groups and Sexual Health information for all women whose male partner is having sex with men or has come out as gay or bisexual. This passionate and inclusive discussion breaks down stigmas and discrimination. Listen and reflect on how we can advocate in the HIV space and engage with a growing movement that’s normalising sexuality and equitable access to sexual health for all communities. This episode was recorded in August 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook References Women Partners Acon Leichhardt Women's Community Health Center NSW Health HIV 2024 Data report Playsafe: How to find the right STI testing service for you Sexual Health Information Link ASHM HIV Management Guide for Clinical Care OurPath (USA based) Straight Partners Anonymous (UK based) PozHet Positive Life NSW (and other branches throughout Australia) Stigma Health Atomo HIV Test Journal articles & International research: The female spouse: A process of separation when a husband 'comes out' as gay | PLOS One (PDF) Betrayed, Beaten, Banished: The Stigma of Being a Rural Tongqi in China Mental health and suicidal ideation among Chinese women who have sex with men who have sex with men (MSM): Women & Health: Vol 56 , No 8 - Get Access (PDF) Invisible “Others”: Sexual Health Vulnerabilities of Wives of Men who Have Sex with Men Stigma and Shame reading: Turan, J.M., Elafros, M.A., Logie, C.H. et al. Challenges and opportunities in examining and addressing intersectional stigma and health. BMC Med 17, 7 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-018-1246-9 Stangl, A.L., Earnshaw, V.A., Logie, C.H. et al. The Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework: a global, crosscutting framework to inform research, intervention development, and policy on health-related stigmas. BMC Med 17, 31 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-019-1271-3 Multicultural experiences of identifying as MSM within Australia Saliba, B., Kang, M., Mao, L., Prestage, G., & Hammoud, M. A. (2025). Navigating intersecting identities and disclosure strategies: qualitative insights from gay Arab Australian men. Culture, Health & Sexuality, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691058.2025.2507367 Bernard Saliba bio: https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Bernard.Saliba PreP for women: Lade Caroline, MacPhail Catherine, Rutherford Alison (2023) Provider views of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for cisgender women – where do women fit in HIV elimination in Australia?. Sexual Health 20, 558-565. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH23163 Lade Caroline, MacPhail Catherine, Rutherford Alison (2023) Provider views of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for cisgender women – where do women fit in HIV elimination in Australia?. Sexual Health 20, 558-565. https://doi.org/10.1071/SH23163 The Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) National PrEP Guidelines Update. Prevent HIV by Prescribing PrEP. Sydney, 2023. Available from: https://ashm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ASHM-Health_PrEP-Guidelines.pdf Catherine MacPhail Bio: https://scholars.uow.edu.au/catherine-macphail Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Kyla Lawson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

What does it actually mean to create real cultural change? In this eye-opening and honest conversation, Winnie sits down with journalist and podcast creator Soaliha Iqbal to explore the intersections of politics, feminism, media trends, and anti-capitalism in a colonial world. Soaliha shares how her lived experience as a Muslim women in Australian has defined her voice within the Australian media landscape, using her platform to unpack the social, cultural, and political structures that shape our everyday lives. She reflects on the discomfort many people feel when talking about race, diversity, and inclusion. Instead of letting fear of “getting it wrong” hold us back, Soaliha shares why we should approach these conversations with honesty, courage, and a collaborative spirit. This episode was recorded in August 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Soaliha Website Soaliha Instagram Soaliha Substack References Here's The Thing Tho Mitch Price Here's The Thing Tho: Unsafe Vs Uncomfortable World Association of Sexual Health Congress Kai Schweizer Brave spaces Australian Child Maltreatment Study, 2023 Understanding the Transgender Lived Experience with Transhub George Floyd Protests: A Timeline Black Lives Matter Say Their Names: Michael Brown Ethical Consent & Empowering Young People with Laura Crozier Translations by Jumaana Abdu Jumaana Abdu Learned Behaviors by Zeynab Gamieldien Zeynab Gamieldien What We're Reading Caddyshack Project Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Soaliha Iqbal Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

“It's super powerful to go into a space, a group of people who don't know anything about you, and you have that connection and that community.” Drag is more than just a performance of heightened gender expression; it’s a safe and affirming space for exploration. This honest and nuanced conversation explores the intersection of drag and the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s not drag 101, it’s a deep and vulnerable conversation about the role that drag plays in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Maddy and Winnie yap with three incredible local Wollongong drag stars; Cherry-Ripe (she/her), Roxee Horror (she/her), and Lawrence of Australia (he/him) about the rise of drag in pop culture, performer and audience consent and drag as an ever-evolving industry. Get ready to have a laugh, be challenged and experience the personal stories that provide a unique insight into the heart of drag culture. This episode was recorded in March 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Roxee Horror Cherry Ripe Lawrence of Australia References Understanding Drag Blog Courtney Act Ru Paul's Drag Race Drag Expo Au Real butch: The performance/performativity of male impersonation, drag kings, passing as male, and stone butch realness The Early Artistry of Male Impersonation Rocky Horror Picture Show The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Mrs Doubtfire Dating The Enemy White Chicks Hannah Gadsby's Nanette Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Language, Feminism & the Queer Space with Kirli Saunders Credits Host: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Guest: Roxee Horror, Cherry-Ripe & Lawrence of Australia Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join us as we host Tom (he/him) and Adie (she/her) to discuss sex, relationships and consent and their work in answering young people’s sticky questions. Tom and Adie talk about their experiences working at Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) and the inspirations that drove the production of the Sticky Q’s podcast as an educational tool. Sticky Q’s is a podcast where they answer anonymous questions, written on sticky notes from real life consent education classes. Listen as Tom and Adie share the frameworks they use to answer these sticky questions from young people. This episode was recorded in May 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report References Sticky Q’s Podcast Sticky Q’s Instagram Sexual Assault Support Service Tasmania TED Talk: Adie Delaney An Aerialist on Listening to your Body's Signals Safe Schools Australian Secondary Schools Survey Pop Culture Parenting Connor Beaton – Man Talks Public Health Student Placement & Podcasting with Jade Scott Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex with Jennifer Power Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Kath Albury Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers What We’re Reading Caddyshack Project on Goodreads Play Safe Play Safe Pro Sexual Health InfoLink Credits Host: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Guest: Tom Duff & Adie Delaney Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join Naomi as she chats with Jennifer Power, a Principal Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University. Jennifer explores her research focused on sexuality, sexual health and HIV with Naomi, discussing her work on the Secondary Students and Sexual Health Survey and other studies relating to LGBTQIA+ wellbeing, young people and sexual health, and digital sexual health literacy. This episode was recorded in March 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report References Tech, Sex and Health Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society NHMRC Dr Christopher Fox Professor Ruth McNair Professor Marian Pitts HIV Futures Publications Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report HIV Antiretroviral Treatment Student Edge Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024–2030 Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference Caddyshack Sexual Health Sticker Set Sexting and Sending Nudes - eSafety Commissioner ASHM Conference ACON Acceptance and use of condoms amongst school aged young people in Australia Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Movement, knowledge, emotion, Gay activism- and HIV/AIDS in Australia On The Couch: Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Kath Albury Lech Blaine Play Safe Pro Play Safe Pro - Condom Games Ending HIV Emen8 Word On The Sheets Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Jennifer Power Producers: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join Maddy as she sits down with Kath Albury to explore the digital cultures and sexual health of young people in Australia. Kath, an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow and Associate Investigator in the Swinburne Node for ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADMS), shares her Fellowship research which explores the impacts of digital transformation, ranging from enterprise technologies to everyday digital practices, on the sexual and reproductive health workforce. This episode was recorded in February 2025 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Podcast: 404 Media Garbage Day the email newsletter WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business Twin Peaks Charlie Jane Anders Doomscrolling antidote: Charlie Jane Anders' Happy Dancing Buttondown Never Say You Can’t Survive Heather Corrina – What Fresh Hell is this? Zahra Stardust's Indie Porn Olivia Laing 'Everybody: a book about freedom' References Family Planning NSW Andrea Dworkin and Andrea Dworkin on Goodreads Playboy Catharine A MacKinnon and Catharine A MacKinnon on Goodreads Catherine Lumby Tobin Saunders Vanessa Wagner Big Brother Chinwag Chat International AIDS Conference Our Bodies Ourselves Picture and People magazine Zines Digital capability vs Digital literacy Hot Docs Discord PrEP Medicare Digital Culture Meta Digital Footprint Tumblr Community of Practice Lave and Wagner Twitch Manosphere Learning Consent Alannah & Madeline Foundation Crushed But OK Process evaluation of Crushed But Okay campaign Swinburn University of Technology DeepSeek NAPWA ARC Centre of Excellence Automated Decision Making and Society . Building digital and data capabilities for sexual policy and practice stage two report Information, influence, ritual, participation: Defining digital sexual health - Kath Albury, Natalie Hendry, 2023 Safety, risk and wellbeing on dating apps: final report Young people and sexting in Australia: ethics, representation and the law What We’re Reading Caddyshack Project on Goodreads Play Safe Play Safe Pro Sexual Health InfoLink Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Kath Albury Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

“Awareness doesn't come about by silence”. Naomi is joined by Naomi Hoffman, a clinical sexual health nurse and HIV positive speakers Tasha and Mel. Listen as they discuss testing and treatment options available in Australia and the importance of raising awareness of women and HIV. Naomi shares her clinical experience working with and supporting women living with HIV in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Sexual Health Clinic. As a proud Kamilaroi women, Naomi works to educate the wider community to remove stigma associated with HIV. Tasha and Mel, from the Positive Speakers Bureau, share their lived experience with HIV, their advocacy for marginalised communities and their impact in education and prevention. Take some time and experience the real and honest stories from Tasha and Mel and expand your knowledge of HIV through a new lens. This episode was recorded in November 2024 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references physical and emotional trauma Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Positive Speakers Bureau World AIDS Day National HIV Testing Policy NSW Health DBS (dried blood spot) Testing My Test Positive Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Network (PATSIN) References Positive Speakers Bureau Positive Life NSW Shingles AZT Red Cross Albion Centre Disability Support Pension (DSP) T150 ACON You Can't Ask That CALD IBAC Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital National Association of People With HIV Australia (NAPWHA) ASHM Pregnancy and HIV Ending HIV - Injectable HIV Treatment PrEP PrEP Access Now (PAN) U=U (ASHM) Word On The Sheets Gilead Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Naomi Hoffman, Tasha and Mel Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join Naomi as she chats with Rachel Wotton and Mohammed Samrah about the importance of people with disability’s access to sexual and reproductive health services. Rachel, a sex worker and academic in the field and Mohammed, a man of lived experience have a dynamic and eye-opening conversation about sex as a human right. Rachel shares parts of her PhD research and elaborates on the role the NDIS plays in the disability communities' access to sex worker services. Mohammed eloquently shares his own lived experience and how sex worker services have transformed his life. This episode was recorded in September 2024 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook References Charles Sturt University Co Culture Communication Petbarn NDIS Administrative Review Tribunal Changes to NDIS Legislation Bill Shorten Rachel Wotton PASA - Research PTSD Rachel Wotton TED Talk - Open Your Mind to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors Rachelwotton.com PLISSIT Model Bumble Tinder Hinge Scarlet Road Website Caddyshack Instagram Caddyshack Facebook Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Rachel Wotton & Mohammed Samrah Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

In this special edition mini-episode, Maddy and Winnie sit down with Public Health Placement Student Jade Scott at the University of Wollongong recording studio. Listen as they reflect on Jade’s project that explored podcast production and how it can be better used as an innovative tool for sexual health education and promotion. This episode was recorded in October 2024 Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook References Caddyshack Project On The Couch The Infinite Dial 2023 Australia from Edison Research Keegan Julia, Cooper Spring Chenoa, Porter Andrew, Ciervo Courtney, Khalid Rafia (2023) Unlearning and relearning sexuality: a qualitative exploration of The Sex Wrap, a sex education podcast. Sexual Health 20, 531-537. Talking Frank Love Clews Sticky Q’s Sydney Sexual Health Centre Sexual Health Matters Doing ‘IT” University of Wollongong Sexual Health Victoria Sexual Assault Support Service Sydney Sexual Health Centre University of Technology Sydney Caddyshack Instagram Caddyshack Facebook Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Jade Scott Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Jade Scott Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

Join Winnie as she sits down with Tessa Opie and Kerrin Bradfield in a nuanced discussion on consent, sex education and porn literacy education for young people. Tessa and Kerrin are dedicated and passionate in empowering others to develop healthy attitudes toward relationships, consent and sex. Listen as they share their dynamic collaboration in creating the Respect Collective: Relationships and Sex Education for the Real World. Respect Collective is an online hub for High School educators to create safe and engaging spaces where students can explore and develop health attitudes toward relationships and sexuality. This episode was recorded in September 2024 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Respect Collective References Co-Culture Communications In your Skin Adrienne Maree Brown Respect Collective Society of Australian Sexologists Caddyshack Project On The Couch The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework Triple J Hack Misogyny Forces Teachers to Quit Fiona Vera Gray Giselle Woodley Kris Taylor Who is Andrew Tate - BBC News Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Tessa Opie & Kerrin Bradfield Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines

"Young people are experts in their own experiences." Maddy chats with Laura Crozier a victim survivor, passionate youth advocate, Affirmative Consent Project Officer, a podcast co-host and ice hockey enthusiast. Laura shares how our life experiences shape not only who we are, but how we can help others. In this episode we are reminded the importance of centering young people in our work and ensuring their voices are heard and respected. This episode was recorded in August 2024 CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma Read transcript here Check out our webpage for more information Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Recommendations Growing Up Clueless & This is ADHD References Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Australian Youth Affairs Coalition Growing Up Clueless Co Culture Time to Talk Respectful Relationships Program Kyneton Community House Zonta club of Kyneton Queefing Affirmative Consent legislation for Victoria Stealthing video Yeah Nah campaign The Hum Academy National secondary students' sexual health survey Play Safe Pro – condom ordering Caddyshack Project Condom Dispenser Project Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Chantelle Otten Chanelle Moriah author of I Am Autistic and This Is ADHD Caddyshack Project What We're Reading Caddyshack Project Goodreads profile Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Laura Crozier Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript) NSW Health social media community guidelines