Yes, trans people are still being refused health care in Australia #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT 2024 #transhealth #transhealth care
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AusPATH is partnering with Transcend Australia to promote the evidence about gender affirming healthcare for Australian trans young people.
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So proud to be part of a research project that has centred trans people and trans community priorities every step of the way. It is so rewarding to receive positive feedback like this from participants! #transresearch #transhealth A/Prof Ada Cheung (she/her)

New Pursuit article: Non-binary people have gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery more often than you might think A/Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) UniMelb MDHS
#TDOV #nonbinary #transhealth #transhealth care
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Our 2023 Annual Report is now available, with an overview of publications, media and stakeholder engagement and professional leadership activities #transresearch #transhealth #transhealth care A/Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) Brendan Nolan Alex Wong (he/him) UniMelb MDHS
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Delighted to have been awarded a Suicide Prevention Australia Innovation Grant to evaluate a peer support program for trans people on a waitlist for hormones, with The Matilda Centre and community partners Transgender Victoria | TGV Thorne Harbour Health
A/Prof Ada Cheung (she/her) Sasha Bailey (she/her) UniMelb MDHS

1. A groundbreaking new study shows extremely low detransition or desistance rates among trans youth from 2014-2022. It uses an innovative methodology resulting in almost NO 'loss to follow up.'

Only 1% receiving GAC desisted or detransitioned.

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Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain.

My piece in The Conversation U.S. on two new papers in NEJM , what we know so far and the implications.

Link below

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The American Psychological Association, representing 157,000 members, has issued a resolution calling for an end to trans care bans and misinformation around care. advocate.com/news/apa-gende…

Thank you Trans Health Research Dr Sav Zwickl Eli Ward-Smith for the highlight of our important work together, this study is a joy to run day-to-day and will no doubt lead to great things!

transresearch.org.au/post/gamestudy

NEW BLOG: #nonbinary people and gender-affirming hormones and surgery #transresearch #transhealth

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🥁 Our latest review: #trans101 & #transhealth for #dermatologists 😊
We discuss latest #transresearch on effects of #HRT #GAHT on #acne , skin, #hair growth & loss. Plus, skin/hair with gender-affirming surgeries. 👉 doi.org/10.1111/ajd.14…
#transgender #dermatology UniMelb MDHS

Contrary to the common myth that #nonbinary people rarely pursue medical affirmation, 66% of non-binary survey respondents wanted or had used gender-affirming hormones ( #gaht ) and 49% wanted or had gender-affirming surgery ( #gas ). #transhealth #transresearch

Thank you Dr Penelope Strauss for your review of our MJA publication and for highlighting trans health care as a national priority!
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NEW BLOG: Trans Australians are 3x more likely to report Long COVID-19, compared to the gen pop. Why? And, how can trans people protect themselves from Long COVID? #transhealth #transhealth care transresearch.org.au/post/long-covid

Five young people dead: inquest lays bare the struggles of transgender Victorians seeking mental health support dlvr.it/SzbB9y

Barriers, bullying, and mental health among trans, nonbinary and gender diverse people in Australian sport and fitness settings fabulously presented by Sasha Bailey (she/her) and Dr Sav Zwickl
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An impactful and timely presentation SMHR #SMHR2023 by Sasha Bailey & Sav Zwickl, shedding light on the challenges faced by trans individuals in sports. A clear need for inclusive policies & proactive education to foster a safer space for trans participation in sports/fitness.

Powerful findings by Sav Zwickl SMHR #SMHR2023 reveal the struggles trans individuals face in accessing critical mental health care. Urgent call for prejudice reduction, trans-affirming practices, & reshaping suicide prevention initiatives to better support our trans community.