INTERVIEW: Anita Fiorenza & Annitta Macauley re the VPC’s Plus 55 Social Group

Staying Strong: Prostate Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Mick & Molly [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/E53CA516-36E3-4973-B3EB-DD0B5E8B00B2_1_105_c-300x225.jpeg]https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/E53CA516-36E3-4973-B3EB-DD0B5E8B00B2_1_105_c.jpegThis episode of Still Here, Still Queer focuses on caring for our bodies as we age, with a particular emphasis on prostate health and navigating healthcare systems that haven’t always included LGBTQIA+ communities. Hosts Gillian & Pete welcome exercise physiologist Molly Lowther and urology nurse practitioner Mick Cromer from the Australian Prostate Centre to discuss using exercise as rehabilitation during chronic illness (including prostate and breast cancer), counteracting treatment side effects like bone density and muscle loss, and practical balance and mental health benefits of movement. Mick explains prostate screening via PSA blood tests, risk considerations for family history, common urinary symptoms, and the role of nurse practitioners in ongoing cancer management and sexual health support. Mick also outlines the co-designed “Probing the Prostate” outreach project which is being designed in conjunction with Thorne Harbour Health for gay, bisexual men and trans women, including education sessions and Pride Centre clinics. You can find information on these clinics on the Australian Prostate Centre [https://www.australianprostatecentre.org.au/] website and the Thorne Harbour Health [https://thorneharbour.org/] website. The clinics are expected to run in June 2026.     The post Staying Strong: Prostate Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/2026/04/24/prostate-health/] appeared first on Still Here, Still Queer [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer].

A Panel Discussion: What Does Joy Look Like as We Grow Older in Our Rainbow Communities

Robert, Bartley, Pete [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/SHSQ-Joy-Panel-1-300x169.jpeg]https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/SHSQ-Joy-Panel-1.jpegIn this episode of Joy 94.9’s Still Here, Still Queer – celebrating the lives of rainbow elders – a panel of elders explores the question: what does joy look like as we grow old? Host Pete is joined by a panel of queer men all over 70, retired journalist Robert Gibson and retired social worker Bartley McGowan, discussing how joy changes with age. They reflect on coming out, growing confidence, and the importance of friendship as chosen family, alongside sources of joy such as everyday interactions, nature, theatre, music, books, films, travel, and pets. The panel also discusses adjusting to changing bodies, including fatigue and reduced mobility, and shares advice to younger selves to come out earlier and embrace community.   The post A Panel Discussion: What Does Joy Look Like as We Grow Older in Our Rainbow Communities [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/2026/04/16/joy-as-we-age/] appeared first on Still Here, Still Queer [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer].

Foot Care, Flat Feet Myths & High Heels with Podiatrist Sam Turner

Sam Turner [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/SHSQ-Sam-Turner-1-300x169.jpeg]https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/04/SHSQ-Sam-Turner-1.jpegIn this episode of “Still Here, Still Queer,” a podcast which celebrates rainbow elders, hosts Pete and Gillian welcome podiatrist Sam Turner, director at Life Performance Health and a sports podiatry practitioner. We have a discussion focused on foot health and aging. Sam explains how he moved from prosthetics/orthotics into podiatry, and why foot care matters early, including impacts on mobility, pain, wellbeing, and falls. They cover corns and calluses, how footwear fit drives many problems, and note shoe standards are based on a size nine male foot. Sam works at  and is a director at three allied health centres and can be found at https://lifeperformancehealth.com.au/staff-member/sam-turner/ [https://lifeperformancehealth.com.au/staff-member/sam-turner/]   The post Foot Care, Flat Feet Myths & High Heels with Podiatrist Sam Turner [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/2026/04/12/sam-turner/] appeared first on Still Here, Still Queer [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer].

INTERVIEW: Anita Fiorenza & Annitta Macauley re the VPC’s Plus 55 Social Group

Plus55 Group [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/03/Plus55-Group-300x141.jpeg]https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/03/Plus55-Group.jpegThis week we interview Anita Fiorenza who is the Events & Program Manager at the Victoria Pride Centre (VPC) and Annitta Macauley who is the Social Support, Events & Diversity Manager at Lifeview. Both are co-ordinating a newish group for over 55 members of our LGBTQIA+ communities which is called the Plus 55 Social Group. It is holding free bi monthly social gatherings at the VPC and is sponsored by Lifeview. This month is a BBQ & Bocce event on Wed 25th March at 2 pm in the theatrette at the VPC and you can register at https://pridecentre.org.au/event/lgbtiqa-ageing-community-social-club/ [https://pridecentre.org.au/event/lgbtiqa-ageing-community-social-club/] The group also has setup a brand new facebook group which you can also access at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2697470607277702 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/2697470607277702] All over 55s are welcome and the last meeting was very popular with about 80 people from all parts of our community attending. The post INTERVIEW: Anita Fiorenza & Annitta Macauley re the VPC’s Plus 55 Social Group [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/2026/03/24/plus55-social-group/] appeared first on Still Here, Still Queer [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer].

From Shaking Weights to Madonna: A Queer Nostalgia Special

[https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/03/CamTrevSTSQ-300x212.jpg]https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/wp-content/uploads/sites/586/2026/03/CamTrevSTSQ-scaled.jpgStill Here, Still Queer on JOY 94.9 dives into the fitness crazes of the past 50 years and the best concerts our guests have ever been to. From Zumba, leg warmers and shaking weights to close encounters with Grace Jones, Madonna, Culture Club and Jessica Mauboy, this is a nostalgic, funny and gloriously queer trip through pop culture, music and fitness fads. All thanks to our wonderful guests Cameron Swann and Trevor Block. The post From Shaking Weights to Madonna: A Queer Nostalgia Special [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer/2026/03/19/from-shaking-weights-to-madonna-a-queer-nostalgia-special/] appeared first on Still Here, Still Queer [https://joy.org.au/stillherestillqueer].