A number of staff at the Monash Gender Dysphoria Clinic (GDC) have worked to make their client information more accurately reflect current procedures and language.
It contains
A 1 page summary of the referral pathway
An 8 page information pack and client details form
A list of contacts for private mental health professionals who can perform specialist gender related […]
Introducing Dr Jacky Hewitt (from an email we received):
I’m a paediatric endocrinologist and was involved in establishing the RCH Melbourne clinic, and published the main research on gender dysporia in youth in Australia: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2012/196/9/hormone-treatment-gender-identity-disorder-cohort-children-and-adolescents. I now see patients with gender issues in my rooms. Young people with gender concerns are prioritised so that there is […]
New Article from ‘Pediatrics’ available now via this link ( PDF)
News articles about this new research:
For the first time, scientists show that trans kids with family support can be as happy as their peers, SBS Australia
Research Team/Citation:
Olson KR, Durwood L, DeMeules M, et al. Mental
Health of Transgender Children Who Are Supported in Their
Identities.
Pediatrics.
2016;137(3):e20153223
This my be of interest to those who watched a recent ‘Q & A’ TV show – a statement from ANZPATH (Australian and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health):
Australian and New Zealand
Professional Association for Transgender Health
6th March 2016
To: Mr Peter McEvoy
Executive Producer Q&A
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Melbourne VICTORIA
Dear Mr McEvoy,
ANZPATH (Australian and New Zealand Professional […]
Short (3.5 minute) clip on the differences between sex, gender, and sexuality
Please follow this link: bit.ly/transpathways to find out more about this survey.
The survey is directed to both trans* young people (aged 14-25) and parents/guardians of trans* young people under the age of 25. It is hoped that this research will help to inform policies, health professionals, other researchers, parents of trans* individuals, other trans* young people […]
A Gender Agenda (www.genderrights.org.au: an ACT based LGBTIQ support service) has a resource called ‘Navigating Diversity’ (You can download the .PDF version here). Within it is some valuable advice for parents and partners: