Clinician Lists
There are already resource lists of TGD and LGBT+ clinicians, so individual practices or clinicians will not be added to this resource. Please use the following resources instead.
AusPATH – The Australian Professional Association for Trans Health.
trans.au – A directory of trans and gender diverse services nationwide. This includes some medical and mental health services.
TransHub Doctor List – Largely for health practitioners in NSW, however some Victorian practitioners are also listed.
Resources for Clinicians
Trans Health Research – Ongoing research, reports and peer reviewed publications on Trans and Gender Diverse health in Australia.
Transgender For Medical Professionals – A basic guide to providing healthcare for trans and gender diverse patients, provided by A Gender Agenda.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Physiotherapy – An introductory course for LGBTQIA+ inclusive physiotherapy.
LGBTIQ+ Palliative Care Project – Information and training for clinicians working in palliative care.
Rainbow Mob Health Training – Free online training for health and wellbeing workers to help them better support LGBTQIASB+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The training is provided by VACCHO.
Talking with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ Young People About Sexuality and Gender – A resource produced by Walkern Katatdjin.
QGuides – Resources for health professionals working with LGBTIQ+ people.
HRT
Feminising Hormones FAQ – A guide provided by Thorne Harbour Health.
Masculising Hormones FAQ – A guide provided by Thorne Harbour Health.
Options for Oestrogen, Anti-Androgen, and Progesterone Hormone Therapy in Australia – Information on feminising HRT options and results.
Options for Testosterone Hormone Therapy in Australia – Information on masculising HRT options and results.
‘Addition of Progesterone Leads to Increased Breast Growth for Transgender Women’ by Raya Geels and Koen Dreijerink
Voice Training
DarkVox – A program created by the owner of the Gender Voice Centre for anyone looking to darken (lower the pitch) of their voice.
Working with Your Voice – A peer-to-peer resource for those looking to change their voice.
Surgery
Compassionate Release of Super – You may be able to release some superannuation to help with the costs of surgery.
GenderAid – A decision aid for genital gender surgery.
Now Be You – Support for those looking to have surgery in Thailand.
Photo Gallery – Results and photos from a US provider, but there is large range of post-op photos that may benefit anyone.
Surgery Info & Support – The Shed have videos answering some commonly asked questions on top surgery.
Transbucket – Images people have shared of their surgery results.
Top Surgery Support(removal/reduction) – A Facebook group for those looking to have top surgery.
‘Ask the Strategist: What Do I Need When Recovering From Surgery?‘ by Karen Iorio Adelson
‘High BMI is Not Associated with Serious Complications After Top Surgery’ by Samantha Riedel
Cancer and Cancer Support
Trans and Gender Diverse Cancer Support Network – A peer support network for trans and gender diverse people living with a cancer diagnosis.
Trans and/or Gender Diverse People, Cancer Council NSW – Information on cancer treatment for people who are trans and/or gender diverse.
Can We – Information on cervical screening for LGBTQ people provided by ACON.
Cancer Council – Information for LGBTIQ people on cervical screening.
LGBTQI+ People and Cancer – Information, resources and support for LGBTQI+ people with cancer.
Other Physical Health
Can Trans Women Get Periods? – Information on period symptoms for people on feminising HRT.
Genders, Bodies and Relationships Passport – A tool created by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia to help Intersex and TGD people explain their identities to their health care providers.
Inclusive Support For Endo And Other Pelvic Pain Conditions Australia– A Facebook group providing support to people of any gender who suffer from endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions.
Your Rights – Information on your rights in a healthcare, and a research setting.
Reading List
- Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits by Loren Cameron
- The Remedy: Queer and Trans Voices on Health and Health Care edited by Zena Sharman
- The Care We Dream Of: Liberatory and Transformative Approaches to LGBTQ+ Health edited by Zena Sharman
The TGD Resource Guide 