ChangeTee

09/01/2020

Photos of our two special days and the people who shared it with us! 💙🧡

We tied the knot in a secret ceremony in the company of close family and revealed our big secret to family and friends a month later!

28/08/2019

Heres this weeks Podcast. I spoke with Terri who is fighting terminal lung cancer.... What a bloody inspirational woman she is -Jay

Everyone has a name and a story behind it. Join Jay Shipston to hear stories of overcoming the challenges, obstacles and hurdles of life in Behind the Name.

16/10/2018

We are so proud of Sheree! Listen to the message she sent us! - J&J Oder here https://bit.ly/2pSz9Kr

10/12/2017

I’ve been pretty quiet during the SSM debate for a couple of reasons which I was going to vocalise now, however I’ve decided that there has been enough debate around the whole situation that I feel it’s unnecessary.

So now onto the positives. Firstly I want to say how excited Jay and I are that we are now able to start planning a future that until today wasn’t possible in the country we reside in. Yes we have already set a date and it’s probably not as soon as you would expect (apparently g**s don’t do anything low key according to Jay). For now we will say it’s going to be in 2019 ❤️

Today isn’t just about that one piece of paper as the notion of equality goes far beyond marriage equality for the LGBTIQ community. Today marks the start of a new way forward. One where the majority of Australians believe that the LGBTIQ community is equal and we are accepted for the human beings we are. Sure, we probably have a long way to go before we feel comfortable holding our partner’s hand down the street but this day is the positive change we need in the community. I hope it casts a light on the ledge that many people in the LGBITQ community stand on, contemplating if the life we “choose” is worth living. I hope they can see that it’s okay to be who you are. It’s okay to stand up and be yourself, to love who you want and marry the person you want to grow old and grey with. Something I now have the pleasure in doing.

Finally, I want to say how proud I am of Jay during this whole process. As someone in the public eye, the pressure to take on all aspects of the situation and be a “voice” for equality at times took its toll. There were nights where we discussed the possibility of what we would do if it didn’t pass. There were nights we discussed the insults and incredibly narrow minded comments that were fired at him and our relationship, and there were times we just wanted to pretend the whole thing wasn’t happening. In the end it was all worth it. Your strength, resilience and dedication to stand up and be the voice for those who don’t have one is why I admire the person you are. Your selfless nature is something that will never go away. I love you so much and I can’t wait to get stuck into planning the big event with you. 🌈 - Jamie

16/11/2017

Here it is!!!! Our celebration “Love Wins” Shirt!!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️ Available now - J&J

Limited edition “Love Wins” rainbow vinyl tee – celebrate this amazing moment in Australian history and help support the community. Part proceeds go to community organisations in Mackay.

15/11/2017

What a momentous day today! Same S*x Marriage plebiscite results showed a resounding YES! 🌈 To celebrate, pre-orders for this baby start tomorrow! $30.00 with part proceeds going to mental health organisations that help the LGBTI Community - J&J

15/11/2017

It’s a YES! 🌈❤️👍 - J&J

22/10/2017

Happy to help Triple M Mackay & The Whitsundays with designing a T-Shirt for Dave's performance as "Kid Dynamite" this Friday at the Meadowlands Amphitheatre - Jamie.

22/10/2017

Need your help. Pleeeeeeeeease (if you haven’t already) vote for me in the Awards 2018. I’m up for “Best Presenter” for the work I do On Air at Triple M. I received an email from the organisation saying I need to boost my votes. You can do so here http://bit.ly/2gweTcv if you have a business page with a lot of followers, feel free to share the link and drum up some support for me. Or if you have any ideas on how I can drum up some votes, inbox me and let me know! I’m up against some famous names, so need all the help I can get. Much love!!!! 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️👍🎧🎤 📻

20/10/2017

Great advice!

14/09/2017

Today is R U OK Day! It's that one question that could change someone's life. Have a listen to this audio from Hit103.1 Townsville's Cliffo & Loggy Show. Loggy opened up about her struggle with anxiety and depression. Good on you Loggy! ❤️

28/08/2017

Please throw me a vote if you can!

This category celebrates brands that have successfully promoted inclusivity and support for the LGBTI community.​

23/08/2017

I sat on this for a few days. Wasn't going to say anything. But I thought I would so the not so strong LGBTI community know that at times, even the strongest of us get s**t thrown at us. You're not alone. In September I will be on stage, again, doing what I love. Theatre!!!! The musical is "Jesus Christ Superstar". The message read "I have noticed you are a thespian. I also find it Ironic that you're performing in a religious production. Jesus Christ Superstar is a musical which tells the story of our lord, Jesus Christ. Jesus was against Q***r individuals like yourself. What message are you sending to young vulnerable people". I responded with "My message is to show young people in the world who might be different, that they might meet with some undesirables like yourself along the way in life".... I have since been blocked. Please know that bullying isn't ok. Never will be. Quick plug though: Jesus Christ Superstar, onstage 8 & 9th September at the MECC. 👍👍👍 - Jay

22/08/2017

Good on you Bill Shorten MP!!!

12/08/2017

Just wrapping up our trip to Bali. Gave some of the locals some shoes, food and money! They were overwhelmed. Something's that we take for granted, means the world to others. J&J

11/08/2017

To show our support to voting YES in this plebiscite and to protect the LGBTI community who need support, we have created this Equality shirt! Part proceeds go to the LGBTI groups who support those in need. Now more then ever. J&J

Equality for Australians is being determined by our government. Wear your shirt proud and vote for Equality when you get your ballot.

11/08/2017

The samesex marriage plebiscite is dominating news headlines in Australia at present. Its been announced that we will soon, receive a ballot in the mail asking if Australians support samesex marriage. On the same day of that announcement, my partner Jamie and I were in Bali, visiting the spot where he proposed to me 12 months earlier. In that 12 months there would have been hundreds, if not thousands of divorces, domestic violence cases, children and families living homeless on the streets. The elderly who struggle day to day with the cost of living and returned service men and women who need support. Yet our government thinks its "right" to spend $122M on a plebiscite. Wow.

I get there are people who aren't in favour of samesex marriage. I get it and I respect their opinion. I have elders in my family who didn't get it at first, but who have now realised that this affects them because it affects me. For those who oppose samesex marriage, think about this. Just because you have that opinion, doesn't mean it's right. There is lots of things that happen in the world that I don't agree with, but that doesn't mean it's wrong.

Il tell you what is wrong. Its wrong that two people who can love one another, care for each other, plan a life together and to have one of that partnership pass away and the remaining partner not having equal rights as someone who is in a "binding relationship" (marriage).

I was debating to write about this. But I decided to for two reasons. 1) because I can't just stand by and not be heard. Or speak for the thousands of young LGBTI people who have yet to come out to their parents (which I might add is a very tough thing to do) and try and make their life a little easier when they grow older. 2) I have seen some rather nasty comments in the past couple of days. Some even directed at me. This made me sad. Sad to think that us, as Aussies, can't even stand up for each other and move on. The same Aussies that cheer on QLD or NSW in State Of Origin. The Same Aussies that held our breath for Stuart Diver as we watching him being dragged out as the only survivor in the Threadbo landslide all those years ago. The Same Aussies who help each other in natural disasters! The Same Aussies that celebrate Christmas on the same day. You know what I'm talking about - when you go to your families place on Christmas Day and in travelling to their place(s), you pass cars full of people who are driving to do the same thing. Celebrate together. What makes me sad is, some of those people in those cars, at that football stadium, watching those TVs and helping in Natural disasters are the type of people who frown upon me (and others) because we are different.

How stupid would it be if fat people weren't allowed to marry. What if people with Blonde hair weren't allowed to marry people with brown hair??? Stupid huh? Yep... it sounds ridiculous doesn't it? Well that's how we (I can't speak for all of us) feel. It doesn't make sense.

When you receive your ballot paper, really consider someone you know who might be in the position I and hundreds of thousands of LGBTI people in this country are feeling. We feel like you, the country, are making the decision of whether I can be happy or not.

Jamie and I may not ever marry. We don't know what the future holds, but at least give us the right to decide.

Jay.

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26/07/2017

Just delivered our shirts to Mackay Base Hospital for Stroke Awareness! We are donating funds to the cause! Thanks to Donna and the team at the Hospital for supporting ChangeTee. - J&J

23/07/2017

Jay will be in the August FNQ Magazine talking about coming out live on air, and why he thought it was such an important thing to do. I'm very proud of him! Keep and eye out for the full article next month - Jamie

23/07/2017

Our delivery of cast shirts for Triple Threat Theatre Academy is being boxed up and dropped to the cast and crew today!

17/07/2017

Great message!

16/07/2017

100 shirts promoting Stroke Awareness done and off to Mackay Base Hospital! Jamie did a great job! - Jay.

15/07/2017

Thankyou to Mackay Base Hospital, Triple Threat Theatre Academy & N**E LUNCH for supporting ChangeTee! Your shirts are looking amazing! - J&J

11/07/2017

Dave from Triple M Mackay & The Whitsundays hit the nail on the head! - Jamie

11/07/2017

I had the chance to talk to a group of teenagers today. Was a great chat! The question came up about dealing with negativity from others and how I handle it. I guess it's different for each person. There are micro managers in so many aspects of our lives. People who like to control everything. EVERYTHING. You know the ones. Bosses, friends, siblings etc etc. no matter who it is, just respond differently to the way you normally respond. One of two things will happen. 1) They will shift their focus off of you OR 2) You will get the confidence to speak up. It worked for me. Il leave this here 🙂🙂

10/07/2017

❤️❤️ - Jamie

08/07/2017

Its been a while since our last post! Our lives have been very busy! Today though, we are finishing a large order of shirts for Mackay Base Hospital!

13/06/2017

How true! Tell those you love how much you appreciate them. ❤️

10/06/2017