Hi Noah,
Another big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in and start talking.
GID (Gender Identity Disorder) can take many forms and just because you want to be a woman without surgery, don't let any one steal that dream from you. It's yours. Although there are a lot of experienced members here who can answer any questions you may have, and the internet is full of answers to your questions, not all of it's right, you still may find peace, clarity and direction through talking to a trained gender therapist. These people see more of you than we do, and are in a better position to offer immediate assistance.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine