Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast
An Australian LGBT podcast, hosted by a Transgender teacher and a Pansexual healthcare worker, dedicated to amplifying diverse queer voices. We share personal stories, expert insights, and valuable resources on LGBTQIA+ topics—including gender identity, coming out, queer history, mental health, relationships, and activism.
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Let's be perfectly Queer Podcast
7 - Queer Baiting
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
https://junkee.com/netflix-wednesday-queerbaiting/345892
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