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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 …
On our new Queer & A column, Liz walks us through how to be a good cis ally in a dangerous time
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 …
A team of local filmmakers is setting out to make a short film about the experience of being transgender and they need help to make it happen.
The banner was hung by activist organisation Queer Liberation Boorloo.
Tasmania’s LGBTQIA+ community is taking action over the defacing of a memorial for transgender woman Marjorie Harwood. The memorial, near the Risdon Brook roundabout in Hobart, was vandalised with a Nazi symbol. The Nazi symbol is illegal in Tasmania. Community members have reported the incident to the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and Tasmania Police. They are also …
There is a lot of information out there about chest binding, and it can be challenging to work out what information is based on research and clinical evidence. This blog post takes a harm-reduction approach and advocates for bodily autonomy by compiling up-to-date, evidence-based information for individuals who bind (or are considering binding), and for those who support and care for them.