Globally, we have been witnessing a series of distressing changes, accompanied by an anti-trans or anti-LGBTIQ+ rhetoric, with the United States having been a particular focal point. That rhetoric has been felt through Australia and recent announcements at both the state and federal levels have also raised questions about access to gender-affirming care for young people in Australia.
Nonetheless...
Trans people are extraordinary, strong, intelligent, persistent and resilient. We have to be. And we will not stand for the picking and choosing of rights.1
– Grace Dolan-Sandrino
This latest MindOut webinar is a timely opportunity to discuss that strength and resilience, the power of gender euphoria and the importance of gender affirming care in the context of suicide prevention - in that it is life-saving care.
WHEN? Tuesday, 1st April at 1:00 - 2:00 pm (AEDT / Sydney time)
WHERE? Zoom
REGISTER? Please click here to Register via Zoom
This webinar will run adjacent to Trans Day of Visibility, 31st March, an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising transgender, gender diverse and non-binary experiences and achievements.
We are grateful to our guest speakers (listed below) for taking time to share with us about their important work, and explore topics such as:
- Why/how gender affirming care is life saving
- How to better provide / mental health supports for trans or gender diverse people
- Strategies to address the current climate and staying safe
- Where and how to seek support.
We look forward to welcoming...
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Dr Vik Fraser (they/she) is the Executive Director of A Gender Agenda in the ACT. With a background in education and research, Vik is passionate about the rights of LGBTIQA+ people to safety, respect, visibility, agency, support and celebration. Vik has more than 10 years experience in research and teaching, and is committed to supporting organisations to promote safety and well-being cultures so that all members of the community are able to participate to their fullest potential. |
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Necho Brocchi (she/her) is the Service Delivery Coordinator at Open Doors Youth Service in Queensland, running the state’s first program dedicated to supporting Trans Feminine youth. This vastly successful program works alongside a high number of young people to create sustainable positive outcomes in the lives of members of the Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) community. Necho is an accomplished practitioner passionate about social change with an in-depth background in advocacy, policy and program delivery work. Necho sits on multiple boards and has presented at the 2023 Australian Professional Association for Trans Health conference, amongst others, highlighting her drive and passion for advocacy. |
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Stacie Mĕi Laccohee-Duffield (she/her) is the Founder and Director of Queer and Diverse Pathways in Western Australia. After years of navigating the complexities of healthcare and support systems, Stacie Mĕi realised something was missing: a safe, inclusive space where queer, TGD, and neurodivergent people could access support that truly understood their unique experiences. So, Queer and Diverse Pathways was born – as a peer-led organisation rooted in the idea of “By Community, For Community.” Stacie Mĕi believes in sexual health and wellbeing for all, has strong management and governance professional experience spanning 20 years in IT, Construction and communications, and now in Public Mental Health and community. Stacie Mĕi vows to help young people never live her journey! |
