Transgender Victoria (TGV) is a voluntary organisation for

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people, their partners, families, and non-binary individuals. It promotes equity, and health and community services for transgender people in Victoria, Australia. In December 2014, Transgender Victoria won the ''Community Organisation Award'', from the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Origins and management

Transgender Victoria was co-founded by Kayleen White and Sally Goldner, in the late 1990s. The current chair of TGV is

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. Other board members include Margot Fink, Brenda Appleton, Son Vivienne, Michelle McNamara, Jess Mattar, Cathy Eccles, Mellem Rose.

Activism

Transgender Victoria presents on transgender and

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issues to universities and medical students, media organisations and many others. A "What makes an Ally" project in partnership with Ygender promotes acceptance of transgender and gender diverse people. TGV also provides peer support, in particular on anxiety and depression issues. TGV also provides

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and

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cultural competency training in aged care. 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.

Awards and recognition

Transgender Victoria received the

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'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".

Affiliations

TGV is a member of

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References

External links

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