Sat, 22nd August, 2026: ‘Live Like Her Challenge;’ Jade Fitzgerald – Founder of The Ideal Buyer’s Agency; Abril LaTrene– Drag Artist & Host of Glitter Balls & Bingo Calls

Sat, 22nd August, 2026: ‘Live Like Her Challenge;’ Jade Fitzgerald – Founder of The Ideal Buyer’s Agency; Abril LaTrene– Drag Artist & Host of Glitter Balls & Bingo Calls

Author: JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Ally, LGBT, GLBT, LGBT+, LGBTQ, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+ August 23, 2026 Duration: 11:25

Women over 55 are currently the fastest-growing demographic experiencing homelessness in Australia, with many finding themselves facing housing crises due to rising living costs, illness, or relationship breakdowns.

Brisbane charity The Forgotten Women is working to change that—and Jade Fitzgerald has been supporting The Forgotten Women project for four years, raising funds by participating in its Live Like Her Challenge which sees participants spend a night sleeping in their cars—and throwing some fabulous drag bingo fundraisers along the way!

Jade joins us today, with her brother Vern and on the other line we have Brisbane’s own iconic entertainer Abril LaTrene! Welcome to Joy 94.9, Jade, and Abril!

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Four years ago, Jade wanted to support a charity where she could make a tangible impact. As a buyer’s agent who helps people secure property, learning that over 40,000 women over 55 in Queensland face housing insecurity hit home. She realised how quickly life can unravel through illness, relationship breakdown, family violence, or rent hikes.

The Two-Pronged Solution (Micro-Grants + Brick & Mortar):

Immediate Relief / Micro-Grants: Small intervention amounts can prevent homelessness entirely—such as a $50/week rental top-up to bridge housing costs or a fuel voucher so a woman can travel to work and keep her income.

Long-Term Housing: Building purpose-built housing developments in Redland City, which is located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The Live Like Her Challenge: Jade is in her 4th consecutive year sleeping in her car for the challenge, joined by Vern (2nd year). While a single night in a car cannot replicate chronic homelessness, it offers a sobering window into the vulnerability of having no safe door to lock.

The Fundraiser (Glitter Balls & Bingo Calls): Abril LaTrene is adding drag flair and entertainment to lower entry barriers and bring the community together for fundraising.

 

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