Intersex people are born with a variety of differences in their sex traits and reproductive anatomy. According to experts, upper estimates are that nearly 2% of the general population is born with intersex traits… Continue Reading Understanding the Intersex Community
Finding out you have an intersex variation can come as a big surprise! It’s not something most of us have heard about growing up, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. There are heaps of… Continue Reading A Resource for Intersex Young People
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… Continue Reading Coming Out in Families
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… Continue Reading Supporting an Intersex Teenager
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… Continue Reading Parent Support Options – Working It Out
As people pass from childhood into their teen years and beyond, their bodies develop and change. So do their emotions and feelings. Learn more at Teens Health here
The teenage years are a time when many young people start to discover their sexuality. Sexuality includes feelings and attraction on all different levels – not just who you have sex with. While this… Continue Reading Understanding Sexuality
Gender identity is how you perceive your gender, how you show this to others, and how you want others to treat you. The headspace website has information to explain gender identity and links to… Continue Reading What is Gender Identity?
Transcend Australia is working towards a world where trans, gender diverse and non-binary children are embraced and given every opportunity to thrive and flourish. Transcend’s purpose is to support, affirm and celebrate the lives… Continue Reading Resource: Transcend Australia