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Equality Australia
Equality Australia

Equality Australia – Medical experts and human rights groups back calls for Queensland to overturn hormone ban for trans youth

8 February, 2025 – Medical experts and human rights groups have voiced their support for the parents and young people calling on the Queensland Government to resume access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Thousands of people gathered on Saturday at capital cities and regional centres around the country for a National Day of Action to […]

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QNews
QNews

QNews – Queensland parents slam cruel trans healthcare ban at rally

Parents of transgender children have spoken about the devastating disruptions caused by the Queensland government’s ban on gender-affirming care at a large rally outside the state Parliament in Brisbane. In late January, the Queensland LNP government suddenly blocked new patients under 18 who are trans and gender diverse from accessing hormone treatments in the public …

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QNews
QNews

QNews – Open Doors seeks trans stories on Qld government impact

Queensland LGBTQIA+ organisation Open Doors Youth Service is seeking stories from the trans community on the impact of recent political decisions.  Last month, the Queensland government announced a suspension of hormone therapies for new patients under 18 with gender dysphoria. This followed a previous decision to halt the recommended expansion of Queensland Children’s Gender Service. …

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Transcend Australia
Transcend Australia

Transcend – Farewell and Thank You to Our CEO, Jeremy Wiggins 

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 […]

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