Introduction to Trans Identities

What are Trans and Gender Diverse Identities?

Gender Reveal – A podcast that explores many experiences of gender and gender identity.
A Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures – A map that shows some of the many different gender diverse identities around the world.

Understanding What It Means to Be Nonbinary‘ by Mere Abrams
What Does It Mean to Identify as Genderqueer?‘ by KC Clements
‘What is Nonbinary? Understanding Gender Beyond the Binary System’ by Alysse Dalessandro Santiago
Help! Somebody I love is transgender. Part 1: What does that even mean?‘ – Cassie LaBelle
What It Feels Like to Be a Transgender Woman‘ by Parker Molloy
Exploring the common misconceptions regarding trans and non-binary identities‘ by Hannah Seo
12 Things People Get Wrong About Being Nonbinary‘ by Suzannah Weiss

Intersex Identities

Having variations of sex characteristics, which is often known as being intersex, is not the same thing as being trans and gender diverse. Some intersex people may also be trans and gender diverse, but many are not. For more information on intersex support and identities please visit:

Intersex Human Rights Australia
Intersex Peer Support Australia

Pronouns

Pronouns – This tool from Minus18 helps to show how different pronouns work.

What You’re Actually Saying When You Ignore Someone’s Gender Pronouns‘ by Sam Dylan Finch

How to Be a Good Ally


Trans Allyship Confidence Kit – A resource put together by Transgender Victoria with information on how to be a good ally.
Transgender For Friends – A resource created by A Gender Agenda.

‘Itchy Sweaters: An Ally’s Guide to Understanding Late-in-Life Pronoun and Gender Changes’ by Enfys Book
‘Your Adult Child Just Came Out as Non-Binary. Now What?’ by Enfys Book
‘What Does it Mean to Misgender Someone?’ by KC Clements
‘Uplifting Diverse Genders: Beyond “Women and Non-Binary”‘ by Quinn Crossley
Things I Want My Cis Friends To Know (Part 1)‘ by Cassie LaBelle
‘Help! Somebody I love is transgender. Part 2: What should I say and do?’ – Cassie LaBelle
‘Nonbinary is not “Woman Lite”: What Ally Language Gets Wrong’ by Prospect Therapy

Training and Education

Frequently Asked Questions – Guides to a number of common questions produced by A Gender Agenda.
Inclusive Workplace Toolkit – An anti-oppressive guide for workplaces that includes information on TGD people.
With Pride – LGBTIQ+ inclusion training.

For clinicians and those who are seeking professional training, please see further information under our Physical Health and Mental Health pages.

Reading List

  • Don’t Ask about My Genitals by Owen Hurcum
  • They/Them/Their: A Guide to Nonbinary & Genderqueer Identities by Eris Young
  • The Pronoun Lowdown by Nevo Zisin