QLD TRANSGENDER SERVICES AT RISK By Toby Longhurst | January 13th 2012, 4:12am
http://qnews.com.au/article/qld-transgender-services-risk
Gina Mather (L) who established Brisbane's 1st Gender Clinic in 1994 & ATSAQ Secty Kristine Johnson
Under resourced transgender medical services across Queensland are buckling under the pressure of high demand and with no funding are at risk of having to shut their doors according to Gina Mather, President of the Australian Transgender Support Association of Queensland (ATSAC).
Mather (pictured with ATSAQ Secretary Kristine Johnson) was instrumental in the establishment of the first Gender Clinic in Brisbane back in 1994 and since that time has seen the program spread throughout the state, relying on the "goodwill and favour" of local doctors. However, there are now fears that without Government support for staff and training, the consequences could be dire.
