Transgender Victoria (TGV) is a voluntary organisation for transgender people, their partners, families and friends. It promotes social justice, equity, and health and community services for transgender people in Victoria, Australia.[1] In December 2014, Transgender Victoria won the Community Organisation Award, from the Australian Human Rights Commission.[2][3]
Origins and management[]
Transgender Victoria was co-founded by Kayleen White and Sally Goldner, in the late 1990s. The current president of TGV is Grace Lee. Other board members include Sally Goldner, Brenda Appleton, Lauren Christopher, Lou Cooper, Gavriil Aleksandrs, and Nikki Joyce.[4]
Activism[]
Transgender Victoria presents on transgender and gender diverse issues to universities and medical students,[5] media organisations[6] and many others. A "What makes an Ally" project in partnership with Ygender promotes acceptance of transgender and gender diverse people.[7] TGV also provides peer support, in particular on anxiety and depression issues. TGV also provides LGBT and intersex cultural competency training in aged care. [5]
TGV works on advocacy issues in partnership with many other organizations, including on anti-discrimination protections. On 25 June 2013, the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act passed following collaborative advocacy work, and with cross-party support. It became law on 1 August 2013.[8][9]
Awards and recognition[]
Transgender Victoria received the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2014 "Community Award - Organisation" in December 2014. TGV was shortlisted "for its dedication to achieving justice, equity and quality health and community services for transgender people, their partners, families and friends".[10][2][11][12]
Affiliations[]
TGV is a member of the National LGBTI Health Alliance.
External links[]
- Template:Official website
- Ally Project
- Transgender Victoria on Facebook
References[]
- ↑ "About TGV" on <transgendervictoria.com>. Published by Transgender Victoria. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Community Award – Organisation / Human Rights Awards 2014" on <hrawards.humanrights.gov.au>. Published by Australian Human Rights Commission. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "Transgender Victoria honoured at Human Rights Awards" on <starobserver.com.au>. Published by Star Observer. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "TGV Committee" on <transgendervictoria.com>. Published by Transgender Victoria. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "2014 was a big year for Transgender Victoria" on <gaynewsnetwork.com.au>. Published 24 December 2014 by Gay News Network. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "When the dress fits: Carrum schoolgirl leaves gender definitions behind" on <theage.com.au>. Published 6 June 2014 by wikipedia:The Age. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "Referrals soar at Australia's clinic for transgender youth as support programs get fresh funding" on <abc.net.au>. Published 8 July 2014 by wikipedia:Australian Broadcasting Corporation. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ LGBTI groups welcome the passage of "historic" national discrimination laws, Organisation Intersex International Australia, NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, Transgender Victoria, A Gender Agenda, wikipedia:Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, 26 June 2013
- ↑ Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act 2013, No. 98, 2013. C2013A00098, ComLaw, 2013
- ↑ "Human Rights Awards 2014 / everyone, everywhere, everyday" on <hrawards.humanrights.gov.au>. Published by wikipedia:Australian Human Rights Commission. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "Transgender Victoria (TGV) wins the Community Organisation Award" on <transfamily.com.au>. Published 2014 by TransFamily. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "Transgender Victoria wins Human Rights Award" on <gaynewsnetwork.com.au>. Published 11 December 2014 by Gay News Network. (no backup information provided)