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GLAAD moves from Melbourne to Sydney, focused on the intersection of media and the LGBTIQ movement<\/b><\/p>\n

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GLAAD\u2019s work with the Australian LGBTIQ community continues, moving from Melbourne to Sydney.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The time in Melbourne concluded with a panel event hosted by The Channel<\/a>, a giving circle that is focused on funding projects that benefit the LGBTIQ community. After hearing a provocation by Fury<\/a>, a writer, a feminist and an agitator, Ross joined Sally Goldner of the Bisexual Alliance Victoria and Transgender Victoria, and Adolfo Aranjuez, the Editor of Metro, Australia\u2019s oldest film and media periodical, in a wide-ranging conversation about the diverse needs within the broader LGBTIQ community, media representation, identities and labels, and the need for LGBTIQ-created art. The panel was moderated by Jacob Thomas a 27-year-old, genderqueer person who, in 2016, was one of only two Australians to receive the Queen\u2019s Young Leaders Award.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Here we go! @adolfo_ae<\/a> @inlayterms<\/a> @salgoldsaidso<\/a> @jacobthomasaust<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/RKBVGN9N3A<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Channel (@TheChannel_GC) February 24, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We don’t need to be good, we can be flawed but we must be portrayed fairly in the media – @glaad<\/a> @inlayterms<\/a> on #LGBTQIA<\/a>+ #ChannelPanelMelb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cat Fay (@cat_fay) February 24, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ross Murray @inlayterms<\/a> @glaad<\/a> Diverse children need to see themselves reflected in the media #ChannelPanelMelb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iuYew5KOou<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jo Hirst (@thegenderfairy1) February 24, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.@inlayterms<\/a> talks about the @glaad<\/a> Trump Accountability Project #ChannelPanelMelb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zvZcQlsr0E<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cat Fay (@cat_fay) February 24, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@inlayterms<\/a> @glaad<\/a> Ross Murray brought props! #channelpanelmelb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/g9ReR64HBA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Channel (@TheChannel_GC) February 24, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

GLAAD then moved on to Sydney to speak with producers, filmmakers, and representatives from the media industry.<\/p>\n

Ray attended the Mardi Gras Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and introduced the film Shelter<\/em>. Shelter<\/em> earned the GLAAD Media Award in 2009, tying with Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom<\/em>. Ray commented that the film withstands the test of time, and viewing it 8 years later brings up issues that are relevant to the LGBTIQ community today.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Ross met with Anthony Venn-Brown, a prominent advocate for LGBTIQ people of faith. A former preacher at several large evangelical and Pentecostal churches in Australia, including the Hillsong church in Sydney, Anthony has been campaigning against so-called \u201creparative therapy.\u201d His book, A Life of Unlearning<\/em>, is now in its third edition.<\/p>\n

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GLAAD also presented to the LGBTIQ health-related organizations, QLife, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organizations, and the National LGBTI Health Alliance. We heard about the life-saving work each organization is doing, providing direct services to the LGBTIQ population, as well as advocating for decreased stigma for HIV and mental health issues. GLAAD then presented its work, talking about how we collaborate with other organizations, and providing messaging best practices so the media will report on challenges and triumphs of LGBTIQ heath.<\/p>\n

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After an industry meeting with the Screen Producers Association, GLAAD spent an evening with queer women<\/a> media content creators. Included in the informal reception were the creators of the web series \u201cStarting From Now<\/a>\u201d and the film \u201cAll About E,\u201d which is available on Netflix. The conversation focused on the underrepresentation of women<\/a> and LGBTIQ people in Australian Media.<\/p>\n

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GLAAD\u2019s tour of Australia is through the Global Voices and Entertainment programs, focusing on providing support and best practices for LGBTIQ people and organizations across the globe. GLAAD will continue with more public events and industry forums to discuss our monitoring and reporting, as well as hear what\u2019s next for the Australian LGBTIQ media landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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