Coming out will be a different experience for different people. Some young people will have struggled with their sexuality or gender identity, and may find it difficult to tell friends and family. Others may find it liberating to be able to express themselves freely. But whatever the situation, coming out to a parent, sibling or other family member can be extremely stressful.
Raising or supporting a teen with an intersex variation can present new challenges as they begin to make their own choices and to define who they are. This article provides some background to help you understand what your teen may be experiencing, information on health and medical care, and links to services that can provide support and guidance.
Need someone to talk to in relation to a family member’s diverse gender, sex or sexuality (see below for people 18 or under)? Trying to work out what it all means? Wanting to learn more about how you can support a loved one?
Free, confidential support sessions are available to learn more and to talk through concerns and issues.
Sessions available in Burnie, Hobart and Launceston or by phone, online video or other methods by negotiation.
The Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines (ASOCTG) aim to maximise quality care provision to trans and gender diverse children and adolescents across Australia, whilst recognising the unique circumstances of providing such care to this population.
Need someone to talk to in relation to a family member’s diverse gender, sex or sexuality (see below for people 18 or under)? Trying to work out what it all means? Wanting to learn more about how you can support a loved one?
Free, confidential support sessions are available to learn more and to talk through concerns and issues.
Sessions available in Burnie, Hobart and Launceston or by phone, online video or other methods by negotiation.
Minus18 have given some solid advice on what you can do when your child comes out.
Families like mine is a guide for parents and families of young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender diverse or who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity.
Your child, friend, family member or loved one may have recently shared with you that they are attracted to people of the same sex or that they feel the gender assigned to them at birth doesn’t fit with who they are. They are not alone, around 11 per cent of Australians identify this way.
This website may be helpful to you if you have a new baby, or if you’re planning a pregnancy, or you’ve recently discovered that your child has an intersex variation.
The Tasmanian Gender Service (TGS) is for children and young people (Up to 18 years), and their families, who are experiencing gender related issues. It is a specialised service which offers help for families living in Tasmania. They also work closely with the Gender Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and link in with other specialist gender services across Australia.