If the teen in your life has recently told you that they don’t identify with their assigned gender these resources may be useful to you as a starting point.
There are some documentaries, articles and reading that some parents have found useful.
Please have a look around the site for other more general resources – and you may find connecting to support groups in your state or territory useful too as you figure out how best to support your child.
Documentaries that feature young people in Australia:
Being Me – 2014, Four Corners Special. Age groups:
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2014/11/17/4127631.htm
In My Shoes – The Gender Centre of NSW.
Losing a daughter, Gaining a son – ABC Australia article and radio interview
Publications
From ‘Families in Transition – A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth
Families in Transition – A resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth, Central Toronto Youth Services
Simply Trans – published by Perth Inner City Youth Service, Western Australia
Books
The Transgender Child – A Handbook for Families and Professionals
Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper, Cleis Press (2008)