On the B Side today Rachel continues her chat with Michelle Sheppard.

Michelle Sheppard, affectionately known as “Mama Mish,” is a leader in both gender equity and transgender rights.

In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was inducted into the Victorian Museum of Women and, honoured with a coveted spot in the 2023 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.

Michelle’s journey exemplifies the courage necessary to speak one’s truth and the transforming power it may unleash.

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Rachel Payne MP

Member for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Legalise Cannabis Victoria

384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196

rachelpayne.com.au

rachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au

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On the A Side today Rachel chats to Michelle Sheppard.

Michelle Sheppard, affectionately known as “Mama Mish,” is a leader in both gender equity and transgender rights.

In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, Michelle was inducted into the Victorian Museum of Women and, honoured with a coveted spot in the 2023 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.

Michelle’s journey exemplifies the courage necessary to speak one’s truth and the transforming power it may unleash.

More about Rachel: website / instagram

Follow Michelle: here

Rachel Payne MP

Member for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Legalise Cannabis Victoria

384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196

rachelpayne.com.au

rachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au

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On the B Side today Rachel continues her chat with Derek Pyrah.

Derek Pyrah is a retired Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) veteran who served in the Iraq War. He is the founder of the Safer Veterans Australia and the No More Zombie Veterans campaign, which advocates for Australian veterans' access to medicinal cannabis as a safer alternative to outdated poly-pharmacy treatments.

Derek’s advocacy is centred around education and sharing his lived experience, to create change that will see Veterans no longer silenced and suffering.

More about Rachel: website / instagram

Rachel Payne MP

Member for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Legalise Cannabis Victoria

384A Nepean Highway, Chelsea, VIC 3196

rachelpayne.com.au

rachel.payne.mp@parliament.vic.gov.au

Find out more: here

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