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Trans Pathways provides evidence base to improve mental health of Trans Youth

A ground-breaking survey by The Kids researchers has become the new reference point to guide policy change and educate health providers to better support trans and gender-diverse youth in Australia.

Trans Pathways breaks down barriers for Trans Youth

When Trans Pathways ambassador Drew, 17, came out as trans three years ago, the biggest hurdle for him was the availability of services and the time it took to access support.

My child is trans – how do I support them?

Raising a child in one gender and then having them identify as another at any stage in their life can be difficult for a parent to understand and is not always an easy shift for a parent to make.

Pilot program to improve gender equality in science

The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to have been selected in a pilot program to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science.

Join the Youth Mental Health LGBTQ+ reference group

The Youth Mental Health team is looking for a diverse group of young people to help inform research into mental health in LGBTIQ+ young people.

A descriptive study of the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender parents accessing health services for their children

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender families accessing health care for their children.

Second-level hospital health professionals' attitudes to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents seeking health for their children

The aim was to assess health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents accessing healthcare.

Parental occupational exposure to potential endocrine disrupting chemicals and risk of hypospadias in infants

Rates and types of hospitalisations for children who have subsequent contact with the child protection system: a population based case-control study

Transgender

Transgender is a term that includes people whose gender identity, gender expression, or behavior does not conform to conventional gender notions of male or female.

Perspectives of trans and gender diverse young people accessing primary care and gender-affirming medical services: Findings from Trans Pathways

Increasing numbers of trans young people are seeking medical services worldwide, but there have been few qualitative investigations of the experiences of trans young people attempting to engage with these services to explore in-depth experiences of clinical interactions.