Joel sits down with volunteers Phoebe and Leo to explore the power of giving back to the community in light of National Volunteer Week.
Phoebe shares her journey from a university student seeking purpose to a researcher supporting LGBTQ+ women’s health.
Leo discusses finding a safe haven in Melbourne after living in regions where queerness is criminalised.
We discuss how volunteering acts as a kind of “mental gym” that breaks down social isolation and fosters genuine human connection across diverse backgrounds.
Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell.
If there’s something you’d like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au
Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org and samesh.org.au
Produced by Joel Parker.