Elvis Martin (He/Him) is a social justice advocate who has managed to overcome very difficult circumstances and inspire many with his advocacy for social justice. The recipient of awards such as National young Community Achiever of the year. Elvis has worked, volunteered and spoken publicly in many roles, addressing mental health, homelessness, family violence and LGBTIQA+ community issues. Currently Elvis as Principal Ambassador of Youth Development Australia, government LGBTIQ taskforce member and on the Board of VMIAC. He uses his platform, including a large social media following, to promote inclusion, diversity and equality for all.

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In this first episode of the Voices of Us series, we will be speaking with Elvis Martin, a social justice advocate and a previous international student. Elvis has been involved in many initiatives and organisations on many community issues including LGBTIQA+ challenges.

In this episode, you will hear about Elvis’ journey of discovering of his sexual identity, the challenges he had to face in a cultural context, and some of his tips about how to explore one’s sexual identity in a safe way (including dating apps and existing queer resources).

Proudly supported by City of Melbourne Libraries, Voices of Us is a series of podcasts that focuses on the voices of queer international students. It creates a safe space for international students to share stories, raise awareness about sexuality and explore culturally specific issues, and provides them the resources and support. Hear about the challenges of international students navigating their queer journey, identity and self-exploration and how different cultures shape the way they engage with family, friends and partners.