Transcend Australia is delighted to announce that we have been awarded $300,000 through the Australian Government’s LGBTIQA+ Health Program, administered by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia, to expand support for families and their trans, gender diverse and non-binary children in Queensland.
Transcend Australia has launched a new suite of Queensland-specific resources designed to help families, young people and professionals access trusted information, practical guidance and pathways to support. Developed through the Queensland Connected Communities Projecd, and funded
When children are in survival mode, play can shrink. So can creativity, confidence and the small freedoms that help a young person discover who they are and what kind of future they can imagine. For
Last week, the Federal Court of Australia delivered a landmark decision in the Giggle v Tickle appeal, unanimously finding that trans woman Roxanne ‘Roxy’ Tickle was unlawfully discriminated against when she was excluded from the Giggle for
We’re excited to share that Transcend Australia has received funding through the Victorian Government’s 2025–26 LGBTIQA+ Sector Strengthening Program, delivered by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria, to launch what we believe is one of
Join Transcend Australia for a special fundraiser screening featuring director Sophie Hyde Melbourne families are invited to a meaningful evening of cinema and conversation. Transcend Australia is hosting a fundraiser screening of JIMPA, the heartwarming
Let’s get behind all trans young people and overturn the Queensland trans healthcare ban!
The continuation of Queensland’s ban on gender-affirming healthcare for trans young people is a deeply harmful and politically motivated decision. It disregards evidence, undermines clinical expertise, and places already vulnerable families under even greater strain. But
If you’re supporting a trans, gender diverse or non-binary child, the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) Conference held recently in Nipaluna/Hobart brought some encouraging and important news about the future of care in
The holidays can be a challenging time for trans, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people. Extended family gatherings can bring increased use of their former name, misgendering, and intrusive questions. Social media comparisons, family photos, and gendered
Families across Queensland are again carrying the weight of uncertainty. The Supreme Court’s decision brought hope — but a new government directive has kept gender-affirming care out of reach for many young people. Here’s what
We’re thrilled to introduce four incredible people who’ve recently joined the Transcend Australia Board — Katy Stevens, Kathy Richards, Carol Nichols and Zara Mulan. Each brings a unique blend of lived experience, professional expertise and
