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‘Be an Ally: Voice Out for Your Queer International Friends’ About Voices of Us: 'Voices of Us' (VOU) is a podcast that shares authentic stories from LGBTQIA+ international students, alumni and allies. This episode is part of the project “Voices of Us Ripples.” In today’s episode of Voices of Us, we will be speaking with Muskaan and Beaw, both of whom are young international students and strong allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. For Muskaan and Beaw, an LGBTQIA+ ally is someone who fully supports their queer friends, strives to understand challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and stands in solidarity with their queer friends. Growing up in different cultures, Muskaan and Beaw have different stories of how they’ve become allies. Muskaan and Beaw also talk about potential resistance and backlash of being an ally, and some tips on being a supportive ally are shared. About the host: Born and raised in Sichuan, China, Feifei Liao (she/her) is dedicated to bringing queer international students and allies together through storytelling, curiosity and shared experience while championing inclusion, diversity and equity. As a creative producer, curator, facilitator, multicultural consultant, contemporary dancer, public speaker, recovery educator and advocate, elevating others to explore their full potential and enabling silent voices to be heard and expressed are Feifei’s heartland. Follow Feifei: feifeicuriosity.com About the speakers: Muskaan (she/her) is a passionate advocate for change and inclusion, delivering meaningful contributions across policy, education, and mental health. She thrives on transforming ideas into action and is committed to creating supportive and welcoming spaces. A passionate ally for LGBTQ+ rights, Muskaan stands firm in her belief that allyship is crucial for progress. Her vibrant energy and enthusiasm shine through in all her efforts, driven by her conviction that a better world is possible when everyone has a seat at the table. Beaw (she/her) is a proud global citizen with a passion for psychology and diversity. She is an upbeat graphic designer and illustrator for the OurPoint3 community. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is studying for a Master of Teaching Secondary (specialising in psychology and media arts) as an international student at Monash University. She is firmly setting her sights on a career path that empowers individuals and promotes mental health and well-being in innovative ways. Beaw also thrives on helping people find happiness in their life journey, including embracing themselves. She prioritises her commitment to fostering inclusivity and acceptance as an LGBTQIA+ ally. About Our Point 3: Our Point 3 is a not-for-profit organisation bringing LGBTQIA+ international students, alumni and allies together, to enable our community to grow and thrive in an inclusive, welcoming and equitable world. Voices of Us Production Team: Feifei Liao (she/her) - Founder, executive director, host Yihan Li (she/her) - Podcast Coordinator Jespher Wen (he/him) - Communications Officer Seng Doi - Podcast Engineer Tom Zeng (he/him) - Project Support Officer Connect with Our Point 3 Like and subscribe to our channels to stay updated with new episodes Website: https://www.feifeicuriosity.com/ourpoint3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourpoint3.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourpoint3/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourpoint3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourpoint3 @ourpoint3 #voicesofus #VOUep9

‘Queer Enough: an honest conversation stereotypes, screen time, and self-definition’ About Voices of Us: 'Voices of Us' (VOU) is a podcast that shares authentic stories from LGBTQIA+ international students, alumni and allies. In this episode of Voices of Us, queer international creatives from the film industry, Ayuka and Patitta, reflect on how media shaped — and sometimes distorted — their sense of identity. From first queer glimpses to global cultural gaps, this conversation peels back the layers of representation: what sticks, what’s missing, and what still needs to be told. Whether you’ve seen "yourself" on screen or not, this episode invites you to think about how media not only reflects queerness — but also performs, pressures, and sometimes rewrites it. About the host: Feifei Liao was born and raised in Sichuan, China. She is multi-passionate, multi-disciplinary and multi-lingual, with the energy to light up a room. As a founder of a couple of social enterprises, creative producer, facilitator, multi-cultural and community development advisor, dancer, mental health speaker, recovery educator, and advocate for inclusion, diversity and equity, bringing people together through creativity, stories and shared experience is Feifei’s heartland. Follow Feifei: feifeicuriosity.com About the speakers: Patitta (@tanjira_j) is a Melbourne-based project manager with roots in Bangkok and a background in film, festivals, and cultural events. She currently works at Fever, producing large-scale experiences, and has previously led film distribution and festival programming across global markets. Patitta brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to everything she does. When she’s not running events, you’ll find her exploring art, food spots, and hidden corners of the city. Ayuka (@ayukadp) is a Japanese non-binary cinematographer based in Naarm. They have been in the indie film industry since 2019. They are passionate about helping tell stories by underrepresented folks. Media Mentioned: 6:05 Love of Siam (2007) 6:29 Yes or No (2010) 8:40 Glee (2009) 11:03 The Secret of Us (2024) 13:25 Heartbreak High (2022) 14:56 The Wedding Banquet (1993), Saving Face (2004) 16:29 The Half of It (2020) 21:40 Call Me by No Name (2025), Even Though We’re Adults (2025) 23:28 Thirty-three Point Five 30:34 My Melbourne (from Patitta’s previous company) 46:20 Flat Girls (2025) 47:45 How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) Voices of Us Production Team: Feifei Liao (she/her) - Founder, executive director, host Shirley Fan (she/her) - Podcast Coordinator Abigail Zhang (she/her) - Podcast Coordinator Seng Doi - Podcast Engineer Tom Zeng (he/him) - Project Support Officer About Our Point 3: Our Point 3 is a not-for-profit organization bringing LGBTQIA+ international students, alumni and allies together, to enable our community to grow and thrive in an inclusive, welcoming and equitable world. Acknowledgment of partners and funding body: This episode is: Produced by: Our Point 3 Supported by the Victorian Government, City of Melbourne Libraries and Feifei Curiosity. The beautiful stories of Voices of Us, born from the vision of Co-inventors, have now gracefully continued under the care of Our Point 3. Connect with Our Point 3 Like and subscribe to our channels to stay updated with new episodes Website: https://www.feifeicuriosity.com/ourpoint3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourpoint3.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourpoint3/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourpoint3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourpoint3 @ourpoint3 #voicesofus #VOUep10

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Firelight Festival, a new Koreatown precinct, First Nations artists in residence, community sports for women and girls, and highlights from our draft Budget in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Moomba, Australia's largest community festival, rooftop greening, risky playgrounds and thriving business sectors in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Moomba, Australia's largest community festival, rooftop greening, risky playgrounds and thriving business sectors in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Moomba, Australia's largest community festival, rooftop greening, risky playgrounds and thriving business sectors in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.

Hear about Moomba, Australia's largest community festival, rooftop greening, risky playgrounds and thriving business sectors in this edition of Melbourne Magazine. This audio magazine has been recorded by Vision Australia for the City of Melbourne in the interest of information accessibility. Your narrator is Jenny Seedsman.