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OUTInPerth – OPINION | Calling allies to step up and be seen this Trans Day of Visibility
Rebecca Bennett (she/her) is the Pro Vice Chancellor Equity Diversity and Inclusion at Murdoch University.
31/03/2025
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Rebecca Bennett (she/her) is the Pro Vice Chancellor Equity Diversity and Inclusion at Murdoch University.
Hundreds turned up to a rally in Northbridge on Sunday.
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 […]
Members of Brisbane’s trans and gender diverse community gathered for a joyous celebration of some local advocates and allies at the annual Trans Community Awards. On the eve of the Transgender Day of Visibility today, trans and non-binary folk and their friends gathered at the Sportsman Hotel on Sunday (March 30) for the annual awards …
A team of Melbourne researchers has developed a world-first tool to measure gender euphoria. This scale could be a game-changer for mental health support and research. Experts say it could help clinicians support trans clients in experiencing the positives of gender identity, rather than just managing dysphoria. Findings show over 90 per cent of trans …
Transgender Victoria has expanded Melbourne’s beloved trans-led community hub and op shop, reopening the Affirmation Station. Eighteen months ago, Transgender Victoria created an Affirmation Station in Brunswick East. A trans-led community hub and op shop, dedicated to social affirmation, creative therapies, events, and essential services. It’s Australia’s first integrated gender affirmation and support centre. Tonight …
The Australian Christians have called on Zempilas to Libby Mettam’s policy.
Out Labor senator Louise Pratt has reflected on her years of LGBTQIA+ advocacy and supported the trans and gender diverse community in her valedictory speech. The retiring WA Senator was first elected to federal parliament in 2007 after a stint in state politics. She announced her exit from politics last year. Senator Pratt gave her …
Trans Justice Sydney is hosting a Trans Day of Visibility event on Monday, March 31, at The Imperial Hotel from 6pm to call on the community to step up for Trans Rights this federal election. Local action group Trans Justice Sydney are holding an event on Trans Day of Visibility that will celebrate trans existence …
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Grassroots groups for queer and trans rights are organising actions across the country to mark this year’s Trans Day of Visibility. is widely expected to fall on the weekend that …
A transphobic political advertisement from Clive Palmer’s new party Trumpet of Patriots is still running on Channel 7 despite mounting public backlash and removal from certain newspapers. The ad shows Leader of the Trumpet of Patriots, Suellen Wrightson, talking to the camera, saying that “there are two genders, male and female,” and that “we don’t …