Tackling stigma on Trans Day of Visibility
Occurring every year on March 31, the day is dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness around the discrimination they face.
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Support services for at-risk queer Aussie youth
The Star Observer has put together a handy list of resources and support services for LGBTI Australians and their allies.
Community Hero: Margot Fink
The Star Observer’s latest monthly spotlight on community champions falls on Margot Fink, who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to combat transphobia in schools. Shannon Power reports.
Victoria to unite against discrimination and celebrate diversity for IDAHOBIT
THE whole state of Victoria is ready for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) tomorrow, with state’s LGBTI community out in force to …
Enforced gendered school uniforms harming trans*, gender-diverse students
STRICTLY-enforced gender requirements for school uniforms are having a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of trans* and gender diverse students, according to leading …
Australian trans* rights in global perspective
RECENT reports on the international state of the trans* rights movement have highlighted widespread funding problems for organisations and ongoing issues around the legal recognition …
Carnival, T-Dance and Confetti to kick off Midsumma with a bang
THE biggest day on Melbourne’s LGBTI calendar is here, with this Sunday seeing the much-anticipated return of Midsumma festival’s Carnival day to Alexandra Gardens. Bring …
New voice for Indigenous sistergirls and brotherboys
TWO sistergirls from the Northern Territory have established the world’s first organisation providing specific support for sistergirls and brotherboys in Indigenous communities, as well as …
Trans and intersex young people face dangerous healthcare gaps
Geelong played host to a national forum on intersex, trans and gender-diverse young people in the healthcare system last week, with health professionals from across …