Transcend Australia

The holidays can be a challenging time for trans, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people. Extended family gatherings can bring increased use of their former name, misgendering, and intrusive questions. Social media comparisons, family photos, and gendered traditions may trigger dysphoria. But with preparation and active support, you can help the trans young person in your life navigate this […]

Families across Queensland are again carrying the weight of uncertainty. The Supreme Court’s decision brought hope — but a new government directive has kept gender-affirming care out of reach for many young people. Here’s what families and allies need to know, and how we’re standing together through it. What You Need to Know 1. The […]

Founded in 2012 by Rebekah Robertson (she/her), proud mum of Georgie Stone (she/her), Transcend began as the first family support network of its kind in Australia. What started as one mum’s determination to stand by her trans daughter has grown into a national, community-controlled organisation supporting thousands of families across the country. In 13 years, […]

The evidence for gender-affirming care is strong and well-established, with research and lived experience overwhelmingly supporting timely access for young people. However, in January 2025, the Queensland Government announced a directive suspending access to care and gender-affirming treatment for new adolescent patients at public health facilities in Queensland, including the Queensland Children’s Gender Service. This […]

We’re excited to announce that Transcend Australia has been awarded $50,000 through the LGBTIQA+ Sector Strengthening Grant Program to deliver the ‘Affirmation and Accessibility Boost’ project. Launching in April 2025, this 12-month initiative will strengthen our support for families of transgender, non-binary and gender diverse young people—particularly those in rural and regional communities, as well […]

Farewell and Thank You to Our CEO, After three and a half transformative years as CEO of Transcend Australia, Jeremy Wiggins (he/him) is stepping down to take on an executive role at a national youth mental health organisation. During Jeremy’s tenure, Transcend Australia has grown from a volunteer-led support group into a nationally […]

Recent changes at both state and federal levels are impacting access to gender-affirming care for young people in Australia. In Queensland, the government has announced a temporary pause on new patient access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy while it conducts a review of existing care models. This has raised concerns, as gender-affirming care is […]

Transcend Australia expresses deep concern over the Queensland Government’s decision to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under 18 years old. The recent announcement by Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls to pause accepting new patients under 18 years old for gender-affirming care creates significant barriers for trans young people seeking essential medical support. […]

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 […]

Media outlets, extremist groups, and conservative lobbyists are using trans, gender diverse and non-binary young people’s healthcare as a political football.