Transcend Australia is making sure that trans, non-binary and gender diverse young people are embraced and given every opportunity to thrive.
How we do this
We provide peer support, information and resources to parents and carers to equip them with the confidence, knowledge and connections that can help them support their young person.
We mentor and empower trans, non-binary and gender diverse people to raise their voices and contribute to changing systems of discrimination.
We deliver capacity building and advice to a range of workplaces and providers to help develop policies and processes where trans, non-binary and gender diverse young people feel safe and included.
What is the problem
Trans, non-binary and gender diverse young people deserve to express themselves freely, without discrimination or bullying, and to access the healthcare that they need. However, without a supportive and accepting family, they face multiple barriers.
Family conflict and rejection because of gender identity is a major cause of homelessness and poor health and wellbeing outcomes for trans communities.
57.9% of trans people surveyed in Trans Pathways experienced abuse within their family.
80% of homophobic bullying occurs at school.
Trans Pathways found that 48.1% of young trans people have attempted suicide. The rates of anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm are significantly high in young trans people because of low levels of acceptance, rejection, bullying, discrimination and lack of access to healthcare.
Our impact
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Transcend Australia Ltd acknowledges the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land – the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We honour and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.