Rainbow Report

Rainbow Report: Progress & History

Last week the Labour candidate for Melbourne was in the studio, so this week it’s the turn of sitting Greens member, Adam Bandt. He joins us for the first half hour to answer any questions [...]

Rainbows, Weddings, Surrogates & a Survey

A mixed bag this Thursday, with news good and bad, a call for your help. Following their successful ‘left-handed’ campaign, beyondblue along with MINDOut! are looking into the best way to reach GBTI men suffering [...]

Untangling

The Rainbow Report – Surprises

The Rainbow Report - Actions

Doug talks to Greens leader Christine Milne about her decision to march with PFLAG in Mardi Gras: plus new PFLAGBrisbane President Donna Goddard, NSW MP Alex Greenwich, and Greg Adkins re Go4Zero

The Rainbow Report-History

On this edition of The Rainbow Report Doug Pollard and guest co-host James Newburrie take a look at the history of the GLBTI community. To help them out they're joined by broadcaster and gay rights activist Julie McCrossin, President of the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives Graham Willett and custodian of the Melbourne section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Gordon Wilson

The Rainbow Report-Openness

Join your host Doug Pollard and co host Rod Swift as they take a closer look at openness. Together they're joined by VP of Pride March Matt Renwick, Andy from Monogamous Gays Australia and Terence Humphreys of Twenty10. Stay tuned to also hear a special interview conducted by Joys own Hikaru Freeman as he has a chat with the US founder of the Athlete Ally program Hudson Taylor

The Rainbow Report-Age Care Discrimination

On this edition of The Rainbow Report Doug Pollard and co-host Rod swift take a closer look at age care discrimination in relation to the GLBTI community. Together they are joined by general manager of BUPA Windsor Lisa Meyer, Manager of research and development at Benetas Alan Gruner, Director of Uniting Aged Care NSW/ACT Steve Teulan and Anneke Deutsch of the Matrix Guild.

Rainbow Report New Year Special Pt 1

Part one of a double ep with James Newburrie, Rob Mitchell, Sex Party leader Fiona Patten, beyondblue ceo Kate Carnell, Q'land's Phil Browne, abuse survivor Manny Waks, and Melbourne Rovers' Alex Mungall.

Rainbow Report on Rapid Testing, Stigma & Disclosure

Doug talks with Dr George Forgan-Smith The Healthy Bear, Brent Allan Living Positive Victoria, Rob Lake AFAO & Shaun Robinson NZAF: Comparing the NZ experience with the Victorian in managing the infection rates.

The Rainbow Report-Soft Tackles

On this edition of The Rainbow Report, Doug Pollard takes a closer look at the issue of homophobia in sport. Together with co-host Rob Mitchell they tackle the issue with HR commissioner Karen Toohey, openly gay broadcaster and sports fanatic Rob Harris and lead researcher on the 'Equal Play' project Grant O'Sullivan.

The Rainbow Report-Progress

On this edition of The Rainbow Report Doug Pollard takes a closer look at the issue of progress within the GLBTI community. Together with co-host James Newburrie they debate this issue with openly gay Air Commodore Tracy Smart, local AME leader Carl Katter, Gina Wilson of Intersex International and Director of The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations Rob Lake.

The Rainbow Report-IDAHO

Meet a Pinnacle Foundation scholar and her mentor; ADF gay group fights for marriage equality; Tammy Franks MLC exposes a scandal in SSA mental health provision; and Martin Foley throws a gay engagement party.

Rainbow Report on Violence

In a week when a senior Victorian govt. minister said there was no more poofter bashing or discrimination: Greg Adkins of the Vic Anti-Violence Project says oh yes there is, Marisa Monagle looks at SSA kids protecting themselves through Facebook, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence say WA Aids is falling down on the job, and the VAC & Star Observer join forces for Camp Co-op in Melbourne

The Rainbow Report-Dissent

Doug is joined in the studio by James Newburrie, the man who led a marriage equality demo outside Bob Katter's Mt Isa office, Sex Party leader Fiona Patten re the Atheist Convention, Sam Everingham from Surrogacy Australia, plus Dr Alison Smith & Gipsy Hosking from SA - what's happened to same-sex attracted youth mental health programs there?

The Rainbow Report-Anti-Marriage

Neil Pharoah on the close of submissions to the Senate Marriage Inquiry, Rev Matt Glover on that tacky gay TV wedding, Michael Young being neighbourly in Wyndham, and the launch of Private Lives 2, the national survey of GLBT health & wellbeing

The Rainbow Report-Action2-Pt4

Doug, Gregory and Brent discuss some insights from Harvey Milk's former sidekick Cleve Jones, about the state of the LGBTI movement today.

The Rainbow Report-Action2-Pt2

Doug welcome the new Executive Officer of People Living With HIV/AIDS, Brent Allan

The Rainbow Report-Community Pt 4

Doug Pollard & Rod Swift examine That Katter Ad with James Newburrie and assess the Mad Hatters chances in the Queensland election

The Rainbow Report-Community Pt 2

Geoff Richards repoprts back on the much delayed AGMs for ALSO Foundation and ALSOCare and pleads for members to attend the Apr 2 ALSOCare meeting to try to save the organisation.

The Rainbow Report-Contd Part 4

Scott Dawkins & Sheona Urquart aka TV LIVE ON STAGE give us a taste of "Proud Margaret", their latest comedy video, taking on Margaret Court.

The Rainbow Report-Contd Part 2

Rod Swift & Doug get the latest on the Equal Marriage Bills in Federal parliament from WA Senator and Rainbow Labor leader Louise Pratt

The Rainbow Report-Bravery Pt 4

Now the dust has settled from the Labor leadership stoush, Doug hears from Rodney Croome about the prospects for marriage under an Abbott government and the financial benefits that could accrue

The Rainbow Report-Bravery Pt 2

Doug introduces Rami Mandow, founder of online suicide watch organisation "Community Brave"

The Rainbow Report - Freedom of Speech Pt 4

Doug & Dr Mary Lou Rasmussen talk to Queer Muslim founder Alyena Muhammadally about the progress for LGBTI Mislims & her upcoming speech at Mardi Gras 'Queer Thinking' Conference.

The Rainbow Report - Freedom of Speech Pt 2

Doug speaks with Dr Mary Lou Rasmussen of Monash University about the uproar created by the homophobic remarks of Rabbi Shimon Cowen, and the implications for academic freedom of speech

The Rainbow Report-Coalitions Part 4

Doug and Brett talk to Stephen Jones about his marriage bill.

The Rainbow Report-Coalitions Part 2

Doug explains why this segment about Rabbi Shimon Cowen doesn't have a spokesperson from the Jewish community

The Rainbow Report-Generations Part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the night Kristina Antoniades speak with Micah Scott, Minus 18, about the upcoming same-sex formal.

The Rainbow Report-Generations Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the night Kristina Antoniades speak with Scott Hedges about Special Religious Instruction, SRI.

The Rainbow Report-National Living Treasures Part 4

Doug and special guest Corey Irlam welcome new beyondblue CEO Kate Carnell and ask, will things now be better for GLBTI.

The Rainbow Report-Natitional Living Treasures Part 2

Doug and special guest Corey Irlam ask Professor Kerryn Phelps about her call for Margaret Court’s name to be removed from the Tennis Centre.

The Rainbow Report, National Living Treasures, Pt 2

Doug and Corey discuss the silence of national bodies in relation to Margret Court's comments

The Rainbow Report, National Treasures, Pt 1

Doug and co-host, Corey Irlam, discuss GLBTI nominations for The National Trust of Australia (NSW) call for National Living Treasures

The Rainbow Report-Unchristian Christians Part 3

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the night Carl Katter speak to Paul Martin a former member of Exodus, the religion based movement that claimed to turn gay people straight, Paul now works to heal those who have been harmed by the organisation.

The Rainbow Report-Unchristian Christians Part 1

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the night Carl Katter speak with Alex Greenwich, Australian Marriage Equality, about the next senate enquiry into same sex marriage.

The Rainbow Report-God, Marriage and Margaret Court Part...

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the help of his co-hosts Kristina Antoniades, Nicholes Law, and Rev. Stuart Soley, St. Marks Fitzroy, speak with Ivan Hinton about the rainbows over MCA.

The Rainbow Report-God, Marriage and Margret Court Part 1

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the help of his co-hosts Kristina Antoniades, Nicholes Law, and Rev. Stuart Soley, St. Marks Fitzroy, speak with Rodney Croome about Canadian Marriage and Hollywood heavy weights coming out in support of equal marriage.

The Rainbow Report-USA Part 3

On this edition of The Rainbow Report Doug with the help of Harley Dennett, our US correspondent back in Australia, and Carrington Brigham, Optus It Gets Better campaign, they speak with Dr Jo Harrison about the fight for GLBTI seniors both here and in the US.

The Rainbow Report-USA Part 1

On this edition of The Rainbow Report Doug with the help of Harley Dennett, our US correspondent back in Australia, and Carrington Brigham, Optus It Gets Better campaign, speak with Sarah Garnham about what’s happened with the Occupy Melbourne protests.

The Rainbow Report-Final 2011 Part 4

On the final edition of the Rainbow Report for this year Doug speaks with Chief Petty Officer Stuart O’Brien, Defence Force Gay & Lesbian Information Service, about the aftermath of the anti-gay page that popped up on Facebook months back posted by members of the Australian Defence Force.

The Rainbow Report-Final 2011 Part 2

On the final edition of the Rainbow Report for this year Doug speaks with Kristina Antoniades, Nicholes Law, about the problems surrounding being a gay/lesbian stepdad or mum.

The Rainbow Report-Gamechangers Part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report we listen to a short clip from UN gathering where Hilary Clinton gave her inspiring speech about how gay rights are human rights.

The Rainbow Report-Gamechangers Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug, speaks with Rod Swift, local activist, speak about the, other, overlooked happenings of the Labor conference.

Rainbow Report_It's Time Part 4

Dr Catherine Barrett is Doug's final guest discussing the upcoming Lesbian Health Forum to be held in Melbourne on 08 Dec 11.

The Rainbow Report-It's Time Part 2

Ali Hogg, of The Equal Love Campaign, is the second guest discussing the rally in Sydney to be outside the Labour Party Conference in support of same sex maariage.

The Rainbow Report-Help Take two Part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with co-host Clem Newton-Brown, Liberal MP for Prahran, speak with Brendan Maclean, musician and Triple J presenter, about speaking at the launch of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras as a Youth Ambassador.

The Rainbow Report-Help Take two Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with co-host Clem Newton-Brown, Liberal MP for Prahran, speak about the $4 million that the Victorian State Government promised to give in order to help same-sex attracted youth mental health programs.

The Rainbow Report-Success Part 4

On this final part of the Rainbow Report Doug and his co-host Brett Hayhoe speak with ACT Deputy Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Rainbow Labor, about the conscience vote on gay marriage and what the chances are of a binding vote.

The Rainbow Report-Success Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug and his co-host Brett Hayhoe speak with Harley Dennett our Washington correspondent about the battle that continues after Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was abolished. Now the battle is for the spouses of those serving, they want recognition too.

The Rainbow Report-Progress Part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host, Chris Warwick from the Defence Force Gay and Lesbian Information Service and hopefully our new producer, speak with Kate Murry, Sydney City Council, about Sydney making a bid to revitalise Oxford St. by opening up 16 spaces at affordable rates on short-term agreements in a bid to make the area more interesting.

The Rainbow Report- Progress Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host, Chris Warwick from the Defence Force Gay and Lesbian Information Service and hopefully our new producer, speak with Tiffany Jones about her thesis, the positive impact of anti-bullying policies and procedures in schools, which has caught the attention of the UN and they’ve invited her to the first ever International Consolation on Homophobic Bullying but first she has to get to Rio. Visit the rainbowreporter.com...

The Rainbow Report-Revolution part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug, with the able help of his co-host Ali Hogg, Equal Love. It’s intersex awareness fortnight, did you know that? We certainly did not. Here to enlighten us is Gina Wilson, Organisation Intersex International (OII).

The Rainbow Report-Revolution part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug, with the able help of his co-host Ali Hogg, Equal Love, they speak about Ali’s work with the Equal Love rallies in Melbourne.

The Rainbow Report-Forgetting-Part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the day Steve Dow, journalist and author. In this final part they speak with James Dominguez, Bisexual Alliance, who explains what it’s like to be marginalised in two communities.

The Rainbow Report-Forgetting-Part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report Doug with the assistance of his co-host for the day Steve Dow, journalist and author. In this part they speak with Norman Radican, Alzhelmers Australia, about the growing epidemic of Alzheimers and how in particular it affects the GLBTI community and the care that they receive.

The Rainbow Report-Breakthroughs-Part 4

On this episode of the Rainbow Report Doug with the help of his co-host Cath Pope, a member of the executive of Rainbow Labor, they speak with Emil Djakic, Chair of the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), about a list that was released for mental health week which included a list of high risk groups. But it didn’t mention GLBTI.

The Rainbow Report-Breakthroughs-Part 2

On this episode of the Rainbow Report Doug with the help of his co-host Cath Pope, a member of the executive of Rainbow Labor, they speak to Carol Wilkinson about her work in the Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia and how they are providing funds to the Gay and Lesbian community.

The Rainbow Report-Spring Cleaning part 4

On this edition of the Rainbow Report it’s all about spring cleaning. Doug with the help of co-host Tim Newton, bring some old issues out of the closet to see how things have gone. They speak with John Searle, the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, and Mannie de Saxe about the campaign that John has launched to ask feedback of GLBTI Jews.

The Rainbow Report-Spring Cleaning part 2

On this edition of the Rainbow Report it’s all about spring cleaning. Doug with the help of co-host Tim Newton, bring some old issues out of the closet to see how things have gone. They speak with comedian Tom Ballard who is asking Jeff Kennett to show real leadership on youth GLBTI issues.

The Rainbow Report - Depression Pt 3

In Part 3 Doug Pollard and Rob Mitchell continue their conversation with Gus Johnston, who after years in the closet playing hockey for Essendon, decided to come out, and made a heartfelt video telling his story.

The Rainbow Report - Depression Pt 4

In Part 4 Doug and Rob talk To former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally about squaring her Catholic faith with her support for equal marriage and parenting.

The Rainbow Report Inclusion-Part 4

In this final part of the Rainbow Report Doug speaks with Yevgeny Levchenko, Adelaide United, about straight sportsmen who are leading the chrage against homophobia in sport.

The Rainbow Report Inclusion-Part 2

In this part of the Rainbow Report Doug speaks with Rodney Chang-Cruise about the upcoming big gay dad’s forum.

The Rainbow Report-Mainstreaming-Part 4

The final part of this edition of The Rainbow Report with Doug Pollard and guest host Rob Mitchell. Together they have a chat with the President of the Melbourne Rovers (the local gay soccer team) about the Justin Fashunu Cup which is named in honour of the first professional gay soccer player to come out.

The Rainbow Report-Mainstreaming-Part 2

Part two of this edition of The Rainbow Report with Doug Pollard and guest host Rob Mitchell. Together they have a chat with Katrine Hilyard from the Australian Services Union about adopting equal marriage rights as party policy.

The Rainbow Report-Self Help Part 4

The final part of this edition of The Rainbow Report with Host Doug Pollard and guest hosts Tim Wilson and Zoe Warwick. There’ve been further developments regarding the Mount Isa Equal Marriage Rally on the weekend(Sunday September 11), so the panel catches up with organiser James Newburrie for the details.

The Rainbow Report-Self Help Part 2

Part two of this edition of The Rainbow Report with Host Doug Pollard and guest hosts Tim Wilson and Zoe Warwick. Together they have a chat with Todd Buttery, founder of Australia’s first gay surf carnival and festival ‘Coast Out’.

The Rainbow Report-Motivation Part 4

The final part of this week’s edition of The Rainbow Report on Motivation with Doug Pollard and guest host Carl Katter. They chat to Joy 94.9s very own Jack Chapman. Jack’s in the studio to explain what RU?OK is all about, why it’s important to the GLBTI community and how the Vic Bears are getting involved.

The Rainbow Report-Motivation Part 2

Part two of this week’s edition of The Rainbow Report on Motivation with Doug Pollard and guest host Carl Katter. Together with Greg Adkins they have a chat with James Newburrie about what motivated him to organise an equal love rally just across the road from Bob Katter’s office in Mount Isa.

The Rainbow Report-Action Part 4

Part four of this edition of The Rainbow Report with your host Doug Pollard and guest host Clem Newton Brown. They have a chat with Professor Kerryn Phelps, who with other representatives of the GLBTI community have had a chat with Prime Minister Julia Gillard about the issue of same sex marriage in Australia.

The Rainbow Report-Action Part 2

Part two of this edition of The Rainbow Report with your host Doug Pollard and guest host Clem Newton Brown. They have a chat with Katherine Hudson, who together with Scott Williams have come up with the idea of ‘Wear it purple’ in order to raise awareness about homophobic bullying and youth suicide.

The Rainbow Report-Cyberbullying Part 3

In this eppisode of the Rainbow Report Doug, with the assistance of his two co-hosts Rob Mitchell and Zoe Warwick speak with Mandy Ross, from the cybersafety program for schools esmart, about what esmart means for cyberbullying.

The Rainbow Report-Cyberbullying Part 1

In this episode of the Rainbow Report Doug with the willing assistance of his two guests: Rob Mitchell and Zoe Warwick. They speak with cyberbulling victim "Jay" about his experiences and Prof. Marilyn Campbell who is on the board of the National Centre Against Bullying.

The Rainbow Report-Exclusion-Part 3

Part three of this edition of The Rainbow Report with Doug Pollard an guest co-host Andie Noonan discussing exlusion. They chat to the Greens MP for Melbourne Adam Bandt about the upcomming rally and illegal wedding on the steps of the State Library of Victoria.

The Rainbow Report-Exclusion-Part 1

On this edition of The Rainbow Report, Doug Pollard is joined in studio by the editor of the Southern Star Observer Andie Noonan. They have a chat with the senior policy advisor for the gay and lesbian rights lobby of NSW Senthorun Raj about the dangers to GLBTI refugees who may be sent to Malaysia.

The Rainbow Report-Acceptance-Part 2

Part two of The Rainbow Report on acceptance, with Doug Pollard and co-host Rob Mitchell. They have a chat with Janey Hackenson, who after being refused the right to bring her girlfriend to the formal, has now formed the GLBTQIA Equality and Rights Now Group on facebook.

The Rainbow Report-Recognition Part 4

Doug and Fiona were talking to Ali Hogg about the equal love rally.And the progress they have made so far.

The Rainbow Report-Recognition Part 2

The interview with Documentary maker Maya Newell. Chating about her new doco film about "Gaybabies" Children of same sex couples and their experiences growing up.

The Rainbow Report-Belief-Part 4

The final part of this edition of The Rainbow Report where Doug speaks to Father Bob Maguire Catholic priest of Sts Peter & Paul South Melbourne.

The Rainbow Report-Belief-Part 2

Part two of The Rainbow Report on belief with Fr David Still of the St Agnes Glen Huntly on 'Changing Attitude' in the the Anglican Church.

The Rainbow Report-Discrimination in sport part 4

The final part this edition of The Rainbow Report where Doug has a chat with Corey Irlam on the federal government review of anti-discrimination legislation.

The Rainbow Report-Discrimination in sport part 2

Part two if this edition of The Rainbow Report where Doug speaks with Ben Hartung CEO Hockey Victoria on Fair Go, Sport! pilot program in Victorian hockey clubs.

The Rainbow Report-Gay Marriage Part 4

On todays show Doug speaks with: Martin Foley, Kristina Antoniades, Andrew Dettmer, John Hyde and Harley Dennett about Gay marriage both here in Australia and in the USA.

The Rainbow Report-Gay Marriage Part 2

On todays show Doug speaks with: Martin Foley, Kristina Antoniades, Andrew Dettmer, John Hyde and Harley Dennett about Gay marriage both here in Australia and in the USA.

The Rainbow Report-Futures Part 4

On this weeks Rainbow Report Doug Speaks with Jamie Gardiner, Clem Newton-Brown, Brett Hayhoe, Bianca Johnstone, Prof. Suzanna Crowe, Sidney Bloch and Andrew Olexander.

The Rainbow Report-Futures Part 2

On this weeks Rainbow Report Doug Speaks with Jamie Gardiner, Clem Newton-Brown, Brett Hayhoe, Bianca Johnstone, Prof. Suzanna Crowe, Sidney Bloch and Andrew Olexander.

The Rainbow Report-Radiothon Part 4

It's radiothon time Doug speaks with Rob Mitchell, Tim Wilson, Andy Schmulow, Clem Newton-Brown, Harley Dennett, Michael Williams, Andie Noonan and Ali Hogg. Join in with the excitement.

The Rainbow Report-Radiothon Part 2

It's radiothon time Doug speaks with Rob Mitchell, Tim Wilson, Andy Schmulow, Clem Newton-Brown, Harley Dennett, Michael Williams, Andie Noonan and Ali Hogg. Join in with the excitement.

The Rainbow Report-Police Issues Part 3

This week Doug speaks with Geg Adkins, Sally Goldner, Bruce McKenzie and Kieran Walsh about the issues facing members of the GLBTIQmunity that the police aren't looking at.

The Rainbow Report-Police Issues Part 1

This week Doug speaks with Geg Adkins, Sally Goldner, Bruce McKenzie and Kieran Walsh about the issues facing members of the GLBTIQmunity that the police aren't looking at.

The Rainbow Report-New Media Part 3

This week Doug speaks with Cath Pope, Andrew Shaw, Mischa Ketchell, Nick Bassett and Katrina Fox about the new age of media and the shift from print to digital formats.

The Rainbow Report-New Media Part 1

This week Doug speaks with Cath Pope, Andrew Shaw, Mischa Ketchell, Nick Bassett and Katrina Fox about the new age of media and the shift from print to digital formats.

The Rainbow Report-Enviroment Part 3

This week Doug speaks with Matthew Guy, Tim Wilson, Jo Chandler, Aaron Woods and Greg Barber

The Rainbow Report-Enviroment Part 1

This week Doug speaks with Matthew Guy, Tim Wilson, Jo Chandler, Aaron Woods and Greg Barber

The Rainbow Report-Mental Health Part 3

This week Doug speaks with Rob Mitchell (IDAHO), Roz Ward (Safe Schools), Daniel Jackson (AFL: Tigers players association), Chis Tanti and Mary Wooldridge (Minister for mental health) about mental health in the GLBTIQmunity

The Rainbow Report-Mental Health Part 1

This week Doug speaks with Rob Mitchell (IDAHO), Roz Ward (Safe Schools), Daniel Jackson (AFL: Tigers players association), Chis Tanti and Mary Wooldridge (Minister for mental health) about mental health in the GLBTIQmunity

The Rainbow Report-Change, Part Three

Part three of this edition of The rainbow Report, where Doug and the crew discuss change within the GLBTI community.

The Rainbow Report-Change, Part One

On the edition of The rainbow Report, Doug and the crew discuss change within the GLBTI community.

The Rainbow Report-The Military-Part 3

Part three of this edition of The Rainbow Report, where Doug and the panel discuss the military and all things GLBTI related.