This week on Let’s be perfectly queer podcast we are talking about Queer baiting and the history behind the word. We delve into the harmful effects of using the LGBTQIA+ community as a marketing audience due to the purchasing power amongst the community.
Below is a list of organisations that provide further information and support information sourced from Health direct.
QLife — counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight
daily) or chat online.
Lifeline — support for anyone having a personal crisis: call 13 11 14, 24/7, text, or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service — for anyone thinking about suicide: call 1300 659 467.
Beyond Blue — for anyone feeling depressed or anxious: call 1300 22 4636, email or chat online, 24/7.
Headspace — mental health space for ages 12-25 years.
Kids Helpline — mental health support for young people aged 5-25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 anytime.
ACON — LGBTIQ+ health and HIV prevention and support.
TransHub — ACON’s digital trans and gender diverse platform.
Head to Health — a guide to digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental
health organisations, including a list of phone support services.
PFLAG — Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
ReachOut — mental health resources for young people.
Links we found extremely useful when researching for this topic:
https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/queerbaiting/
https://mashable.com/article/queerbaiting-term-explained
https://hypebae.com/2020/6/queer-baiting-what-is-it-why-harmful-lgbtq-community-tv-shows
https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/magazine/queerbaiting/
https://www.them.us/story/what-is-queerbaiting
https://www.them.us/story/all-the-things-she-said-tatu-history-explained