In the first episode of QR Code, George Maxwell discusses structural factors that impact LGBTIQA+ mental health with Roj Amedi, Senior Human Rights and Racial Justice Campaigner at Colour Code and Get Up; Nadine Chemali, writer, social worker, and founder and director of Femmo Collective: and Fin Healy, a psychology and gender studies student. They discuss their experiences navigating the cisheteropatriarchy and ongoing challenges within queer communities in terms of addressing and improving mental health.

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions or discussions of mental health and illness, queerphobia, and discrimination, that may be distressing to some listeners. If you need assistance, please contact Qlife, Switchboard Victoria, or your state-based service.