Podcast
The Veterinary Kaleidoscope
Hosted by Australian Rainbow Vets and Allies · EN
Join Cam and Kate as they examine veterinary science through the lens of diversity
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TVK Gender Affirming Care with parent of Trans youth Tom
Feb 26, 202500:58:00Tap to summarizeIn the second episode in our special series on GAC we talk to Tom, the parent of a trans girl and their families journey to help her thrive. Content Warning. There is discussion of self harm and suicide in this episode. If this episode raises concerns or issues for you please contact support services below. Episode Resources: Transcend Transcend.org.au Transhub Transhub.org.au Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service https://www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/ Inner City Legal Centre FAQ on gender affirming care legal cases including Re:Jamie and Re:Kelvin https://www.iclc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICLC-Transgender-children-and-medical-treatment-the-law-210901.pdf Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Trans health resources page: https://www.illawarrashoalhavengenderalliance.org.au/tgd-health The Gender Centre: https://gendercentre.org.au/ TVK support page: https://www.tvk.org.au/support Qlife https://qlife.org.au/ Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au LifeLine https://www.lifeline.org.au
Transcribe →TVK Episode 9: Gender Affirming Care and Trans youth
Jan 13, 202501:07:26Tap to summarizeEd is a young Transman. In this episode we talk to Ed and his mum Julia about his journey, accessing care, and what life is like for a young trans person who is just trying to live their best life. Transcend Transcend.org.au Transhub Transhub.org.au Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service https://www.rch.org.au/adolescent-medicine/gender-service/ Inner City Legal Centre FAQ on gender affirming care legal cases including Re:Jamie and Re:Kelvin https://www.iclc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ICLC-Transgender-children-and-medical-treatment-the-law-210901.pdf Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Trans health resources page: https://www.illawarrashoalhavengenderalliance.org.au/tgd-health The Gender Centre: https://gendercentre.org.au/ TVK support page: https://www.tvk.org.au/support Qlife https://qlife.org.au/
Transcribe →Episode 8 - Andrew Thompson
Feb 13, 202300:45:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode Kate and Cam speak to veterinary nurse, educator and counsellor Andrew Thompson about diversity in veterinary nursing, career pathways, mental wellbeing and positivity. As always we have a transcript of the episode available at the link below. The Veterinary Kaleidoscope Summit is on in Sydney from the 27th to the 28th of February as part of the Pride Amplified program. Many of our guests - including Andrew - will be presenting and part of the program. If you'd like to know more, or better yet, if you'd like to register to attend, you can do so via our website. We'd love to see you there! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree Thank you very much to our sponsors Greencross and Covetrus for supporting the podcast
Transcribe →Episode 7 - Dr Siraya Chunekamrai
Nov 27, 202200:50:00Tap to summarizeSit back and enjoy a wonderful discussion on balance, philosophy, chaos, messiness, and how vets are ideally suited to saving the world with WSAVA President Siraya Chunekamrai. Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree
Transcribe →Episode 6 - Dr Channy McGowan
May 10, 202201:24:01Tap to summarizeCam and Kate talk to Channy about her identity as an Pansexual, intersex person. We talk bodily autonomy, being invisibly diverse and also travel! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree
Transcribe →TVK Special Episode: Jan 26th Invasion Day / Australia Day
Jan 24, 202200:25:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talk about what it is like being an Aboriginal Australian on "Australia Day".
Transcribe →Episode 5 - Dr Dhash Perera
Dec 7, 202101:27:00Tap to summarizeWe discuss with recent graduate Dhash Perera what it's like being a cis gay male Sri Lankan veterinarian in Far North Queensland. We talk about racism, micro aggressions, self care, the importance of having a safe space to rejuvenate, the AVA mental health wellness report and whether Dhash would take a magic pill to make his skin fairer. Somehow in all of that Kate manages to not actually swear for the whole episode!! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree
Transcribe →Episode 4 - Professor Darren Trott
Oct 20, 202101:06:47Tap to summarizeContent warning: In this episode we speak about depression, self harm and suicide. If that doesn't sound like a safe range of topics for you, you might consider skipping this episode. In this episode Kate and Cam speak to vet, microbiological researcher, lecturer and soon-to-be B&B operator Professor Darren Trott, along with his wonderful partner Janelle. We chat about birthdays, a changing world, careers in research, support of students, antimicrobial resistance, experiences for those with mental illnesses and those who support them, invisible illnesses, strengthening relationships through adversity and the mighty Bohemian (or Dalmatian) Rhapsody. Here you can find the transcript for this episode and our Linktree link to other episodes and relevant images. Thanks for listening! Episode transcripts Vet Kaleidoscope Linktree
Transcribe →TVK Bitesize Episode 2.5: Alex Harrison
Oct 10, 202100:06:00Tap to summarizeWould you take a pill that would magically mean you were no longer deaf? Dr Alex Harrison's is a profoundly deaf veterinarian and his answer might surprise you. Make sure to listen to the whole episode for more incredible wisdom and insight from this lovely veterinarian.
Transcribe →TVK Bitesize Episode 3.5: Magdoline Awad
Oct 7, 202100:07:00Tap to summarizeA bite sized snippet of our discussion with bilingual, RSPCA veterinarian Magdoline Awad on veterinary work in socio economically disadvantaged communities.
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