Childlessness and LGBTQ+:Identity,Activism and Belonging
Australian activist Michael Barnett joins us to talk about identity, queer visibility, childlessness not by choice, and what it means to advocate fiercely for others while holding private grief.
Michael shares candidly about his decades of activism, the journey toward self-acceptance, the impact of queer allyship, and the often-unseen loneliness of being childless within both LGBTQIA+ and wider communities.
A moving conversation about purpose, belonging, and the quiet ways we create legacy..
Meet Michael
Michael Barnett is a Melbourne-based activist, writer and community advocate. He has spent decades campaigning for LGBTQIA+ rights in Australia, supporting multicultural queer communities, and raising awareness of youth wellbeing and suicide prevention. Michael was awarded an Order of Australia Medal and the Monash LGBT Leadership Award (along with his husband, Gregory) for their extensive community work.
Support
Pink Therapy (UK) – LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapists
https://pinktherapy.com
Switchboard LGBT Helpline (UK)
https://switchboard.lgbt | 0300 330 0630
Mind Out (LGBTQ Mental Health Service)
https://mindout.org.uk
The Trevor Project (US) – LGBTQ youth crisis support
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
QLife (Australia) – National LGBTI peer support
https://qlife.org.au | 1800 184 527
Trans Lifeline (US & Canada)
https://translifeline.org
