Why transgender and gender diverse inclusion matters with Tara Laursen

Get Real: Talking mental health & disability

This is a special episode in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) which happens every year on March 31. This day is for learning more about and celebrating the lives and achievements of transgender people. Our theme for this episode is inclusion for transgender and gender diverse people and why it matters. And what does meaningful inclusion really look like when it comes to things like community participation, health services, human rights and policy development, to name just a few.

Our guest for this episode is Tara Laursen who is ermha365’s Chief Operations Officer. Tara is bringing her own living experience as a member of the transgender community to this conversation.

General information and basic concepts:
Transhub 101
Minus18: Trans 101 – The Basics (youtube)
Support for transgender and questioning people:
Transgender Victoria
Queerspace
Support for family members/parents:
Transcend

Information for allies
GLAAD: Tips for allies of transgender people
Minus18: How to be a trans ally
Trans Justice Project: Conversations for Trans Justice
Information entioned in podcast
Equality Australia research
Banning trans women from sport ignores so many inconvenient truths by Natalie Feliks (online article)
Australian Human Rights Commission national project mapping threats to trans and gender diverse (TGD) human rights in Australia.

Helplines:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
QLIFE can be contacted on 1800 184 527
13 YARN on 13 92 76
ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.

ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.
We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.