Resources for Older TGD People

Transition as an Older Person

Rainbows Don’t Fade with Age – A 3CR radio show that provides information, stories and alternative perspectives to empower and inspire action for all those interested in the health, wellbeing and visibility of older LGBTI+ people.
To Survive on This Shore – A collection of interviews and photographs of older TGD people.

My Transgender Life – Transitioning at Age 64‘ by Grace Anne Stevens.
Older trans and gender diverse people: ‘Foreground’ photo series’ by Marlo W.

Other Resources

Silver Rainbow: LGBTIQ+ Aged Care Awareness Training – Training and information for aged care service providers (both in the community, and for those working in residential care).

OPAN – The Older Persons Advocacy Network. Free, independent and confidential support for older people receiving government-funded aged care. You can call them on 1800 700 600.

Reading List

  • To Survive on This Shore: Photographs and Interviews with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults by Jess T. Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre
  • Foreground: Portraits of Older Transgender and Gender Diverse People by Marlo W