Gender diversity and transgender issues are important for us all personally and professionally.
Cairnmillar is lucky to have had Sally Goldner and other representatives from Transgender Victoria (TGV) speak to staff and students over the years as well as strong ties in the gender diversity research space.
Students wishing to learn more are encouraged to speak with your Course Coordinators and lecturers, or with our librarian for assistance in a specific research question or therapeutic concepts.
The following general resources may also be helpful to all students and staff:
- TransHub
- APA- Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People
- The World Professional Association for Transgender Health- Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender Nonconforming People
- Gender Centre – Resources
- With Respect Project
- TGV – Information for Clinicians
- TGV – Information for Trans People
- What Makes an Ally? (Video)
- Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth (USA Resource)
- Trans Students – Educational Resources (USA Resource – by Students for Students)
- APA Style Guide Chapter 5 on Bias Free Language Guidelines
Resources for use with children:
- First Day, is a 4-part tv miniseries by ABCME, and is currently available on ABC iview. It is about a transgender schoolgirl, played by trans actor and activist, Evie McDonald, and it introduces wide audience to the issues faced by trans students, in a very engaging way.
- Queer Kid Stuff is a website and YouTube channel with videos for all ages on LGBTQIA+ and social activism. Very entertaining, and each only a few minutes long, the videos is a great way to introduce kids to new concepts.
- Welcoming Schools Tip Sheet to help adults respond to questions related to gender and how to interrupt gender based teasing and bullying.
- Rainbow Schools Resources page, for lots more suggested resources, including books, posters and videos.
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