16 Days of Activism | Podcast Series
26 Nov 2025
Thorne Harbour Health is proud to deliver a special five-part podcast series for the16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Across these episodes, we explore the many ways family and relationship violence impacts LGBTIQA+ communities — including the forms of abuse that often go unseen or unspoken.
This series was produced by Well, Well, Well on JOY 94.9, with funding and support from Safe and Equal.
The first two episodes are now live.
🎙️ Episode 1 — What Is Family of Origin Violence?
Family of origin violence is a form of abuse experienced within the families we grow up in — including parents, caregivers, siblings, or relatives. For many LGBTIQA+ people, this can intersect with rejection, control, or hostility around identity.
This episode explores:
- How family of origin violence is defined
- The specific risks for queer and trans young people
- How shame, silence, and isolation shape these experiences
- Pathways to safety, support, and healing
🎙️ Episode 2 — Unseen Abuse: Coercive Control, Isolation & More
Not all family violence looks like physical harm. For many, the most damaging abuse is hidden — emotional manipulation, coercive control, cyber-abuse, identity-based threats, or financial restriction.
This episode examines:
- What coercive control looks like in LGBTIQA+ relationships
- How abusers use identity, gender, or community networks as tools of control
- Barriers queer and trans victim-survivors face when seeking help
- How to recognise the difference between conflict and abuse
Get Support
If you or someone you know needs help, you’re not alone. These services can offer confidential, non-judgemental support.
Thorne Harbour Health
We provide a range of specialist family violence services, including counselling and behaviour change programs.
Rainbow Door: 1800 729 367
A free specialist LGBTIQA+ support service for family violence, mental health, and wellbeing.
QLife: 1800 184 527 (3pm–12am daily)
Nationwide anonymous peer support for LGBTIQA+ communities.
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
National 24/7 service for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence.
Safe Steps: 1800 015 188
24/7 crisis support, refuge access, and safety planning.
If you’re in immediate danger, please call 000.
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