To many trans and gender diverse people, having forms of ID that match their preferred name and gender identity can be important. However, the processes involved in making such changes can often be costly and inaccessible. The ID Change Support Fund provides financial aid from Transgender Victoria (TGV) to help ensure every Victorian has access to documents that accurately reflect who they are! To apply or find out more, visit http://tgv.org.au/idchangefund
Category: Resources
These resources are relevant to anyone who wants to know more about Genderqueer and Transgender issues.
This campaign shines a light on the connection between trans women and non-binary trans femme people, and people of other genders and is the product of conversations between Zoe Belle Gender Collective and ACON. Various LGBTQ+ artists were commissioned to convert photographs of the community members featured in this campaign into illustrations. These have been used to produce a series of posters which you can download and print to display in your home or workplace. You …
After 2 years in the making and a LOT of hard work, Sock Drawer Heroes are ready to launch their very own SDH chest binders!!! Sock Drawer Heroes is an online store for gender expression for the trans, gender diverse and queer community based in Sydney, Australia. Here’s a sneak peek from their photoshoot last weekend, shot by the very amazing @noahprenter Keep an eye on their social media and website.
Transgender Victoria is excited to be launching two new support groups for young Trans and Gender Diverse people! The two groups are: • A group for young people under 20, and• A group for anyone aged between 18 and 25 These groups will provide a space for community, connection and discussion, whilst offering support, information and guidance. If you’re interested in joining in, or even just finding out more information, please fill out the form …
Transcend is starting it’s first regional family peer support group in Castlemaine, Central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung country. The group aims to meet monthly, beginning on Monday 15 May in Castlemaine. The group will run from 7.30pm to 9pm. Transcend Australia’s purpose is to support, affirm and celebrate the lives of trans and gender diverse children and their families and carers. We provide information, support and referrals to families across Australia and work to empower …
AXIOS is a social group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning young people aged 12-25 in the Wellington Shire. The name AXIOS means Worthy.AXIOS (12-17 years old) will commence on Wednesday 10 May in Sale CBD each fortnight from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Youth 12-17 can register here… AXIOS 18+ will commence on Monday 15 May and will be running each fortnight from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Sale CBD.For all AXIOS 18+ enquires and registrations please contact Tamara.McCartney@vt.uniting.org You can download a …
Cassian Lodge, an independent amateur researcher and spreadsheet enthusiast is collecting information about everyone who DOESN’T fit into this system and then compile it into a report. The hope is that the information can be used to inform choices, persuade authorities, and help us to feel less alone. The survey opened on 9th April 2023 and closes on 9th May 2023 at the earliest. If the survey is still open, your responses will be counted. If …
Youth Projects is delivering cost-free, accredited Mental Health First Aid training for young LGBTIQ+ people aged between 18 – 25 across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Training is delivered via two-day workshops both in-person and virtual and includes six months of post-program mentoring.This training is also available to for people who work directly with LGBTIQA+ young people. Find out more and express interest here…
Trans Health Research conducts research with one goal: to provide robust evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of the trans and gender-diverse (TGD) community. TRANSform is an ongoing research project designed to investigate the health and wellbeing experiences of the Australian trans and gender-diverse community. They are incredibly grateful to the nearly 2000 participants across Australia who have joined to date, since the project launch in May 2020. They’re recruiting continuously and invite you …
Hosted by Bi Alliance Victoria, this monthly discussion group is a safe space for bi+ and multi-gender attracted people to come together, share lived experience and find community. The discussion group is facilitated by James Dominguez who has been facilitating the Melbourne Bi Discussion group for 17 years. Find out more or register to attend the bi+ online discussion group here…