Transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression, or behavior does not conform to that typically associated with the sex to which they were assigned at birth.
American Psychological Association: Answers to Your Questions About transgender People, Gender Identity and Gender Expression
GENERAL INFO
RaisingChildren.net.au: Gender identity, Gender Diversity and Gender Dysphoria: Children and Teenagers
Wikipedia: Transgender
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Reach Out: LGBTQIA+ Support Services
ACON: We are Here for You
Raising Chldren.net.au: LGBTQ+ families: Services, Resources and Links
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Reach Out: Ashley's Story about Identifying as Transgender
Reach Out: Warren's Story about identifying as Transgender
Beyond Blue: Sexuality and Gender Identity
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Your Teen: Resources for Parents of Trans teens
The Riyal Children's Hospital Melbourne: Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines
Australian Human Rights Commission: Transgender
Psychology Today: Why Is Transgender Identity on the Rise Among Teens?
