Innate variations of sex characteristics are also known as intersex variations or differences of sex development.

People with innate variations of sex characteristics form a diverse population with many different kinds of bodies, sex characteristics, registered sexes, genders, identities, life experiences, values, and terminology and word preferences. What we share in common is an experience of having innate sex characteristics (such as chromosomes, gonads, reproductive development or hormones) that differ from medical norms for female or male bodies. We risk and experience discrimination, stigmatisation and harmful practices because of the ways our bodies are seen as different.

InterAction for Health and Human Rights is the leading national body by and for people with innate variations of sex characteristics. We bring together Intersex Peer Support Australia and Intersex Human Rights Australia under a new brand.

We are here for all people with innate variations of sex characteristics and our families. We promote the health, human rights, self-determination and bodily autonomy of intersex people in Australia. Our goals are to help create a society where our bodies are not stigmatised, and where our rights as people are respected, protected and fulfilled. To do this, we build community, evidence, capacity, and education and information resources. We deliver psychosocial support, peer support and advocacy programs, including via the InterLink and Intersex Peer Support Australia programs.