Category: Media Work
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I Can Take a Joke. This Just Isn’t One: A Super Progressive Movie
By Staff Writers / 2 February 2026 Source: IMDB/Image Supplied Offensive or all for laughs? Proud trans woman Michelle Sheppard watched Pauline Hanson’s A Super Progressive Movie so you don’t have to. Written by Michelle Sheppard I can take a joke. I’ve always been able to. I grew up on comedies where nothing was sacred, and…
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Welcome to The Changing Room
There’s something symbolic about a changing room. It’s a space where we pause. Where we catch a glimpse of ourselves—sometimes in fluorescent lighting, sometimes through the fog of our own self-criticism. It’s a space where we shed layers, both physical and emotional. And often, it’s where we learn to sit…
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LGBTQIA+ Women come together at the VPC ahead of International Womens Day
By Dean Arcuri / 8 March 2025 Source: Facebook Earlier this week the Victorian Pride Centre hosted an International Women’s Day event uniting and connecting LGBTQIA+ women. International Women’s Day on the 8th of March is a day to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about the issues they continue to face. Ahead…
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How Michelle Sheppard is Championing DEI Activism and Advocating Gender Equality
by Shalini Maganathan Apr 4th 20247 mins In a world that has yet to reach gender equality and an equitable society, there are those who rise above the barriers and champion the cause with unwavering dedication. One such remarkable individual is trans activist Michelle Sheppard. Michelle Sheppard, best known as “Mama…
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New PTAANZ and NEC podcast showcases leading female transport leaders
Women Who Move Nations, sponsored by NEC, features a wide range of global and Australian female transport leaders The podcast features Victorian transport and planning senior advisor Michelle Sheppard. Image: PTAANZ In a podcast series released by the Public Transport Association of Australia and New Zealand (PTAANZ), some of Australia,…
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THIS GIRL CAN – VICTORIA
Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michelle SheppardEmail production@joy.org.au Hosted by JOYs Michelle Sheppard, “This Girl Can Victoria” empowers LGBTQIA+ female, femme and non-binary people to get active. Across four episodes, Michelle chats to members of the rainbow community about how and why they get active. Whether a short walk,…
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Transgender Day of Visibility with Michelle Sheppard
March 31 marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility (also called TDOV, Transgender Day of Visibility). For those not aware this is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.…
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TRANS P.O.V. (TRANSGENDER POINT OF VIEW)
Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michelle “Mama Mish” Sheppard & Anastasia LeEmail transpov@joy.org.au Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point Of View) A transgender talk show to discuss trans issues from the point of view of trans and non-trans supports. Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point of View) | Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point…
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MISH AND MATES
Mish And Mates on Apple Podcasts Presented by Mish & FelicityEmail program.director@joy.org.au Join Mish and her mates for Breakfast on Tuesdays! Producer & Podcaster – Judd Boaz Mish And Mates | Mish And Mates (joy.org.au)
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FAMILY MATTERS
Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Email Family Matters | Family Matters (joy.org.au)
