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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – Resources on gender affirming care now available for trans young people, their families and health officials

22 Nov 2024 – Misinformation, hate speech and threats to healthcare have a devastating impact on transgender Australians, a brave 16-year-old from Tasmania has told a gathering at Parliament House. Amilie Courtney made the trip from Launceston to Canberra for the launch of a suite of resources that respond to the growing disinformation surrounding gender healthcare […]

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22/11/2024
Transcend Australia
Transcend Australia

Transcend – New evidence-based resources on gender affirming healthcare.

Living True, Living Better, a vital evidence-based resource pack countering harmful disinformation about gender-affirming healthcare for transgender young people, was launched today at Parliament House by Transcend Australia, in partnership with AusPATH and supported by Equality Australia and LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.  This comprehensive resource pack provides accurate information to guide decision-making for families, caregivers, health […]

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20/11/2024
Trans Justice Project
TransJusticeProject

Trans Justice Project – Trans Healthcare Guide

Trans healthcare is essential for all trans individuals, encompassing routine care and gender-affirming treatments like hormones and surgeries. Healthcare providers must understand trans issues and respect our identities. Many face obstacles such as stigma and costs, but gender-affirming care is life-changing and endorsed by major medical organizations.

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20/11/2024
QNews
QNews

QNews – Vigils across Australia for Trans Day of Remembrance 2024

Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the trans lives lost to acts of transphobia and discrimination. On November 20, the community holds a day of gathering, togetherness, and community solidarity. We remember those we’ve lost, celebrate our strength in the face of adversity, and …

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20/11/2024
QNews
QNews

QNews – Meta’s ‘Community Standards’ shut down LGBTQI+ Facebook groups

Regional LGBTQI+ groups on Facebook are being targeted and shut down for breaching ‘Community Standards’. Many in our community use the social media platform Facebook to access support and information. For LGBTIQ+ communities it can provide important support when needed, especially for those in remote or closeted spaces. However, as online abuse and misinformation continue …

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19/11/2024

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