AUSSIEStory | Ro Unbinds Binary: Life is Diverse, Diversity is Natural, Crank it Up!

Born to challenge societal expectations and boundaries, Ro learnt from retired Australian Uniting Church minister and activist Dorothy McRae-McMahon that being LGTBIQA+ did not exclude you from a spiritual life.

Join Ro as they recount their journey from conversion practices to living life through the lens of love. A  consistent social justice reformer and human rights champion. Along the way, finding time for long-time partner now wife, 2 step children, 1 daughter and a granddaughter. 

How is it working out? 

• Share Ro’s Story (22 mins)

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Global Engagement In Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN)

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--- GEIFN is based in City of Port Phillip, the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. 

--- Services and program delivery is culturally safe to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, aesexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+).

--- May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.

AUSSIEStory | Vive Julienne in Passing: Hello, Fellow Traveller, Goodbye!

Born Julian to loving parents, Vive Julienne learnt from Mum to not be afraid, to have fun and from Dad to work together, play hard and be courteous. 

Vive has 2 siblings, 2 daughters, 1 granddaughter and a long-term partner with a kimchi konnection. Join Vive as they recount their journey of discovery, life, love and joy while being a funeral celebrant.

How is it working out? 

• Share Vive Julienne’s Story (20 mins)

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• There are many stories making today's Australia. AUSSIEStory is another one
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Global Engagement In Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN)

Website

--- GEIFN is based in City of Port Phillip, the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. 

--- Services and program delivery is culturally safe to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, aesexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+).

--- May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.

AUSSIEStory | Vasu Packs A Bag: Luggage Includes Religion, Caste, Code, Love and Band-Aids

Once upon a time, the fifth child and first son was born to a Hindu Brahmin family in Sri Lanka. His friends call him Vasu. 

Join Vasu on his quest for feeling at home.

When young, Vasu’s family fled war to India before resettling in Singapore. They worked hard to establish themselves, and the children had the chance to enjoy safety and education. A computer programming scholarship led Vasu to London, followed by work in Scotland and New York. A wish to be physically closer to family and change vocation resulted in studying, qualifying and becoming a Nurse in Australia. 

How is it working out?

• Share Vasu’s Story (20 mins)

Join us with 'humanising the other':

• Share this page with anyone who you think will benefit
• Share another story in the collection: Vive Julienne | Ro
• There are many stories making today's Australia. AUSSIEStory is another one
• Are you or someone you know LGBTIQA+, have a story about reconciliation and wish to share? Please make contact
• Want to contribute to the project in other ways, please make contact.

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Global Engagement In Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN)

Website

--- GEIFN is based in City of Port Phillip, the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung, Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. 

--- Services and program delivery is culturally safe to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, aesexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+).

--- May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.