Transgender Victoria
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| Abbreviation | TGV |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2000 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Promotion of transgender human rights and health |
Region served | Victoria, Australia |
CEO | Dr. Son Vivienne |
| Website | tgv |
Transgender Victoria (TGV) is a transgender rights organization operating in Victoria, Australia. In December 2014, Transgender Victoria won the Community Organisation Award, from the Australian Human Rights Commission.[1][2]
Origins and management
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Transgender Victoria was co-founded by Kayleen White and Sally Goldner, in the late 1990s. Current board members include Jax Brown, Kim Lee, Michelle McNamara, Fidan Senova, Sophie Shrimpton and Dr. Son Vivienne.[3]
Activism
[edit | edit source]Transgender Victoria presents on transgender and gender diverse issues to universities and medical students,[4] media organisations[5] and many others. A "What makes an Ally" project in partnership with Ygender promotes acceptance of transgender and gender diverse people.[6] TGV also provides peer support, in particular on anxiety and depression issues. TGV also provides LGBT and intersex cultural competency training in aged care.[4]
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.[7][8]
Awards and recognition
[edit | edit source]Transgender Victoria received the Australian Human Rights Commission'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".[9][1][10][11]
Affiliations
[edit | edit source]TGV is a member of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.
See also
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- ^ LGBTI groups welcome the passage of "historic" national discrimination laws, Organisation Intersex International Australia, NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, Transgender Victoria, A Gender Agenda, Victorian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby, 26 June 2013
- ^ Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act 2013, No. 98, 2013. C2013A00098, ComLaw, 2013
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External links
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