Transgender Victoria
| 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
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
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
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
TGV is a member of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.
See also
References
- ^ a b Australian Human Rights Commission. "Community Award – Organisation / Human Rights Awards 2014". Australian Human Rights Commission. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Jahshan, Elias (11 December 2014). "Transgender Victoria honoured at Human Rights Awards". Star Observer. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Transgender Victoria. "Who We Are". Transgender Victoria. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b Transgender Victoria (24 December 2014). "2014 was a big year for Transgender Victoria". Gay News Network. Archived from the original on 29 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Nicholson, Larissa (6 June 2014). "When the dress fits: Carrum schoolgirl leaves gender definitions behind". The Age. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Schafter, Monique (8 July 2014). "Referrals soar at Australia's clinic for transgender youth as support programs get fresh funding". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ 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
- ^ Australian Human Rights Commission. "Human Rights Awards 2014 / everyone, everywhere, everyday". Australian Human Rights Commission. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ TransFamily (2014). "Transgender Victoria (TGV) wins the Community Organisation Award". TransFamily. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Findlay, James (11 December 2014). "Transgender Victoria wins Human Rights Award". Gay News Network. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.