Sarah McLennan

Sarah McLennan

Author: JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities May 28, 2026 Duration: 41:07

Sarah McLennan

Cody and Paul welcomed committed intersex ally Sarah
McLennan (she/her) to The I in Us. Sarah is a long-term ally of the intersex community.
She has lifelong LGBTQIA+ friends whom she has supported through all seasons of their lives.
In her teens (early-mid 2000s), Sarah volunteered for Minus 18 and Midsumma.  And with
social justice being core of her mind-set, Sarah has advocated for compassion,
understanding and inclusion ever since.
In her early 20s, Sarah became a graphic designer.  During this time she realized how design could
support organisations working towards social change. With her open mind and gentle
communication style, she has been sought out to work with organisations on projects to
make complex – often misunderstood – topics more accessible to the wider community.

These include A Gender Agenda, InterAction for Health and Human Rights, Australian
National University, ACT Health, MS Plus, Continence Health Australia, The Bays Healthcare
and local government.
Four years ago, Sarah’s family’s life changed immeasurably when her son was diagnosed
with brain cancer – bringing her advocacy skills right to the fore. After assisting her design
clients for years break the stigma behind the word intersex, she suddenly found herself doing
the same for her own family. This episode aired during Brain Cancer Week so Paul, Cody
and Sarah also discussed the challenges Sarah’s family has faced since the diagnosis.

 

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