Health Pathways for Trans & Gender Diverse Young People

[Sarah B ✅]

Title: Health Pathways for Trans & Gender Diverse Young People
Link To: Article 🔗 [Link: transcend.org.au/health-​pathways-​for-​trans-​gender-​diverse-​young-​people/]
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Date: August 27, 2026
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
Transcend Australia has announced a new suite of free resources to support care and referral pathways for trans, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people in Victoria. The resources were co-designed with partner organisations and respond to consultation findings about unclear referral pathways, long waiting lists and limited awareness of available services.
Main Points of the Article
"A new suite of free, practical resources is now available to help health professionals and community organisations strengthen care and referral pathways for trans, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people across Victoria."

"Co–designed by Transcend Australia in partnership with The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Monash Health, Orygen and Transgender Victoria, the resources respond to barriers identified through statewide consultation with young people, families, and health professionals in 2023."

"Participants consistently identified unclear referral pathways, long waiting lists and limited awareness of available services and care pathways as barriers to timely, affirming care."

"Health professionals also highlighted the need for practical guidance to support appropriate referrals and improve coordination across the health system."

"The resource suite includes:"

"Health Pathways for Trans & Gender Diverse People in Victoria – A practical guide to referral pathways, available services and best practice for supporting trans and gender diverse young people."

"TGD Health Services – A Victorian guide to gender affirming care, peer and community services across Victoria to support appropriate referrals."

"Best Practice Data Collection Guide – Practical guidance for collecting client information and referral data in a respectful and inclusive way."

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Petunia @Allie Jayne @VictoriasSecret

[Allie Jayne]

Thank you for this Sarah, as an aside, in the next week I will be meeting with the Victorian State Labor Inclusion advisor to discuss more public support statements for trans people from the government, and also ways to educate relevant ministers so they don't get caught in 'Gotcha' moments in parliament or the media. Hopefully we can establish ongoing communications to strengthen our position.

Hugs,

Allie