Changeling Aspects
For Parents of Gender-Variant Young
For Parents of Gender-Variant Young
Links from Synopsis of Transsexualism
International Links from TranssexualRoadMap
GenderBridge -NZ A Great Site with a Vast Amount of Info.. See their "Resource" section.
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counsellors
Hair Removal & Facial Rejuvenation Etc
Queensland Police Service LGBTI Liaison
Australia's Internet Safety Advisory Body
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Two Lives: A Transsexual’s story and the fight for recognition► Click here to view Kathy's latest comments or just scroll down the page. Difference between government and Trans* people's reaction to my work I am being asked by people in government departments to push for more details after this review of the sex discrimination. I have also been contacted by people in BDMs who wish to have copies of the paper I am putting together in regard to anomalies at BDM levels. One has also stated that he considers the Passport Office legislation concerning non surgery is placing people in harms way. I have penned this as a follow up to ask what will happen after the review and Senate Committee. Will there be any direct benefits for Trans* people, or a continuation of the sameness that currently exists. "I am 78 and for the last 10 years I have been hitting my head against the proverbial, in the vain hope of educating the un-educated, where Trans* people are concerned. In the past I have been decried for talking about the need for serious changes to our legislation. This is not by Government, but by my peers. I find this submission to be a sad indictment in regard to that lack of education when Trans* people are not just concerned as to its outcome, but are hurting, mentally and physically. To be told that submissions are not to be published appears as a "Fait acompli" as our fates have already been determined. Please tell me, so that I can tell my fellow Trans* friends that this is not so, and that finally our voices will be heard and the appropriate legislation made at Commonwealth and State levels. The guidelines for a submission to the Senate Committee are extremely tight and therefore do not allow us to raise the very serious problems that face the Trans* community. What are to be the next steps after these suggested amendments are in place? Are we ever to be consulted on these many problems that only too often cause us more harm than good? I was asked before Christmas 2012, if I was available for talks with the Attorney-General's Office concerning our problems in light of the forth coming amendments. Does that still apply? Lastly, we are listed as a "Priority Group" by the Health Department. Soon to be a "Protected Attribute" under the Sex Discrimination Draft, so when are we to be "Heritage Listed" as we have been around since time began?" Kathy Anne Noble TRANS* & Author Individual Responsibility: Know What Your Drugs Do & Their Side Affects! You know what pisses me off? The fact that these trans* women do no research into what they stick in their gob. To make it even worse is the fact that each renewal has the full written account of what the drug/hormone does. This is good bad and indifferent. But they don’t read the bloody thing, then expect someone else to help save them from some bad, or lethal side affect. I am getting this all the time and it pisses me off, as I am being used by other groups who do not explain these situations to their “CLIENTS”. Sorry, but this has got to stop, as I am not prepared to sort out someone else’s mistakes, and they are all too often. It is time that Trans* people took responsibility for their actions, not rely on others to come to their rescue/help when things go wrong, because they are too bloody idle to read what is written in the printouts from the pharmaceutical companies. They can also ask the pharmacist for a print out on these medications. It would be of immeasurable help if governments did make this clear, as well as the medical fraternity. THERE ARE NO FRIENDLY DRUGS AND HORMONES FOR TRANS* PEOPLE, THEY ARE FOR GENETIC PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kathy Anne Noble TRANS* & Author |
| 2013-05-24 | Swedish Riksdag removed the requirement of being sterile in order to change your legal gender maker |
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| 2013-05-24 | CA Legislators Stand Up For Transgender Students |
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| 2013-05-16 | Mother's fight for transgender child who was born a boy to live as a girl - Sunday Mail |
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| 2013-05-10 | The Commission on the Status of Women |
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| 2013-05-10 | Human Rights International Violence Agreement, a Milestone |
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| 2013-05-09 | Problems for Trans People in Australia and Born Abroad - UK The History of Case By Case Basis (Part 3) |
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| 2013-05-09 | Problems for Trans People in Australia and Born Abroad (Part 2) |
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| 2013-05-09 | Problems for Trans People in Australia and Born Abroad (Part 1) |
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| 2013-04-29 | When your child is different. Including Articles from The Gaurdian UK: 'I've Been an Outcast at School' & 'School is Not the Real World'. |
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| 2013-04-19 | Analysis: Trans suicide and the way the media reports the trans community |
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| 2013-04-11 | Implementation for the Draft of Recognition of Sex and Gender |
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| 2013-04-11 | Statutory Declaration and Offshore Gender Reassignment Surgery |
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| 2013-04-05 | Submission to concerning the Draft Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender |
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| 2013-04-05 | Transgender Law Center Outraged by Discriminatory Arizona Bill |
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| 2013-03-15 | Queen to sign new charter backing gay rights |
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| 2013-03-08 | Dr Andew Ives |
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| 2013-02-25 | Does This Bode Well for the Trans* Community? |
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| 2013-02-25 | UK's "first transgender presenter" |
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| 2013-02-21 | Australian Passport Office Sex & Gender Diverse Passport Applicants |
2013-01-22 -Changing Sex/Gender Identity
Passport Info
This should be of interest to Kiwis living in
Australia and else where in the World.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2013-01-22 -Laws, Onus, Proof
This is to give some idea of just how convoluted the
laws are concerning Trans* people. The case on
review has ended well for the young lady, with her
receiving her own Citizenship Certificate.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2013-01-16 -Trans Law & Health
We are now a PRIORITY GROUP, soon to be a
PROTECTED ATTRIBUTE. So when are we to be
HERITAGE LISTED, as we have been around since
mankind began?
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2013-01-16 -Letter to Queensland AG
There appears to be nothing new to report here, as the
intransigence continues. Please read and make up
your own mind as to whether they are being obtuse,
as well as intransigent.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-12-14 -April Ashley: MBE for
transgender campaigner.
April Ashley is to receive her MBE medal for services
to transgender equality & will be honoured during the
Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony. Roberta
Cowell who was the first to undergo re-assignment
surgery, claimed to be Intersex & regarded us
Transsexual people as freaks. So I'm glad they gave
the MBE to April (the 2nd Britain to undergo a
sex-change) instead.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-12-14 -Video: My Authentic Life
This says it all for me.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-12-14 -To the Attorney General: Consolidation
of anti-discrimination laws.
This is a very important area of concern to all
Trans* people. I attended two meetings with a
member of the AHRC & also a meeting with QLD
Anti-Discrimination. I was disgusted that I was
the only person from the LGBTI community to
attend. If we are to have change, then we must
apply ourselves to the task at hand.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-12-06 -Diverse sex and gender health
report launched at Parliament.
We have waited a long time for this to happen,
perhaps now we will be listened to. A special
thanks to the Parliamentary friendship committee
for their support
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-12-06 -Christine Jorgensen: 60 years
of sex change ops.
The research concerning Lili Elbe led to the help
for many thousands of Trans* women that was
really put into practice due to Christine Jorgensen
& Roberta Cowell. I have both of their books & they
certainly make for interesting reading.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-12-06 -Senator Louise Pratt & Her
Transgender Partner Arum
As I know this couple well, I wish them every good
wish for their future. I also hope that something
comes out of this for the
Trans* community.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-23 -Transgender Day of Remeberance:
National Catholic Reporter &
Trans Law Centre.
We can only hope that time will acually help people
to understand us more. These are two very
significant pieces to help our cause.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-23 -Transgender Day of Remeberance
This is our day of remembrance for all who have
suffered, for being Transsexual. There are too
many people who are not willing to understand us,
so have to eradicate us.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-11-23 -Aged homes must open doors to
people who are gay or transgender.
I just hope that this will be taken into account.
by all forms of age care facilities.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-23 -Army officer changes gender
There definitely are more coming out, and it is great
to see that some are very high profile. I hope that
this helps the rest of us.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-19 -Fear
This is a very significant part of life for Trans*
people, that is much under estimated by governments
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-19 -Born This Way - ABC Radio
This is very interesting and should be read
and listened to by all Trans* people.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-19 -Gender Trender website
This is an interesting site based in London &
would give very useful entrée to there & the World
See the Best Info Websites page for more.
2012-11-16 -What Obama's Reelection Means
This really speaks for itself, but sorry to say,
this is not happening in Australia. Shame.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-11-12 -Australian Government Guidelines
on the Recognition of Gender
I have spoken with Peter Thomson, who has told me
that a draft will be forthcoming in the near future.
This is part of the A Draft Australian Government
Principle & Guidelines on the Recognition of Gender.
This is in collaboration with the Department of
immigration & Citizenship (DIAC)
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-11-12 -Brad's response to Kathy's
PODSOCS interview
Well at least it didn't put Brad to sleep.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-11-05 -16 year old girl becomes the youngest
in the world to have transgender surgery
A wonderful story of determination from a very
wonderful young lady
See the Parents of Gender-Variant Young
page
for more information.
2012-10-26 -
Lana Wachowski's Human Rights
Campaign Visibility Award Speech
What a wonderful way of making it known, that being
Trans* is perfectly acceptable to wife, family and
friends, but most of all to the World at large.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-10-26 -The Transgender Archives
The Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria
holds the world's largest collection of archival material
related to modern transgender activism and research.
See the Technical page
for more information.
2012-10-22 - Latest update : National LGBTI
Aged Care Strategy
It is only too evident that there is still very much work to
do to convince people in Government that there are huge
differences between Trans* and Gay, as you will read in
this criticism of the Draft paper.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-10-19 -
Queensland Transgender, Sistergirl, &
Gender Diverse Conference followup
This is an interesting report to add to what is
already here. I think that it outlines much of
what is needed to be done.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-10-19 -Kathy's interview on Podsocs
I gave this podcast recently and it is now open
for all to listen.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-10-19 -Podsocs
This is a very interesting site and covers many areas
of interest, that are not just Trans* related.
Visit the Podsocs website
2012-10-15 -ABC iView - My Transexual Summer
I feel this will be of interest to not just Trans* people,
but the wider community to show what makes us tick.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-10-12 -Welcome Neighbour - Encouraging
Equality of Treatment For All
I have been told that this a useful resource by our
federal health department.
See Brochures/PDFs page
for more information.
2012-10-12 -National LGBTI Aged Care Strategy
I hope that this will engender some worthwhile responses
from all governments in Australia. We are sorely in need
of them, as most are in 'Sex Files' from 2009.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-09-27 -Born Free & Equal
This is a very important booklet from the United
Nations concerning LGBTI people.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-09-25 -Stay Safe While You Date: Sex Education
This is a very important area of concern, and I thank
the people who sent it to me.
See the Technical page
for more information.
2012-09-20 -Transgender Applicants - NZ Dept of
Internal Affairs.
This is important news for Kiwis living in Australia
on how to amend their passport and other documentation.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-09-07 -Trans* issues from the perspective of
a
Trans* nurse.
This is an important work, as it places a different
approach to Trans* issues from the perspective of
a Trans* nurse.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-09-07 -Transgender, Sistagirls and Gender Diverse
conference in Cairns.
Well done Queensland for taking the lead. We hope
there will be many more to come, Nationally.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-09-07 -ABC Radio - Trans* Sistagirl and gender
diverse conference.
This is a radio report on the first Trans* Sistagirl and
gender diverse conference in Queensland. It is a first
in Australia, so the hope is that it is the first of many.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-08-20 -American Psychiatric Society Release
16 august 2012
Is this the beginning of a new approach to DSM-V
and for Trans people in general?
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-08-20 -What's So Bad About a Boy Who Wants
to Wear a Dress?
This is an interesting piece and does talk of many
of the problems that are encountered by both the
parents and children.
See the Parents of Gender-Variant Young
page
for more information.
2012-08-10 -Numbers - Updated from 19th July
I have up dated this from July. As you will see, the
numbers are increasing rapidly and the split between
male and female Trans people is levelling.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-08-09 -GLBTI & growing age care considerations
This is a resource for all to use with regard to helping
staff and residents of care facilities and retirement
villages to understand us. The Federal Health department
for ageing, thinks it is a great resource with items that
they had not considered
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-08-09 -Trans Athlete Breaking Barriers
This is a demonstration of guts and courage. There are
also other areas that can be opened that are of interest.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-07-30 -National Health alliance DSG Roundtable
Participants Report.
This is all about the formation of the first National
Trans group in Australia.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-07-25 -Serbia Becomes a Hub for Sex-Change Surgery
Another Country that is recognising Trans issues and surgery.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-07-25 -My Secret Self: A Story of Transgender Children
Yet more details concerning the young Trans people coming out. Interesting
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-07-25 -Full-length documentary film called 'TRANS'
This is a most powerful documentary film on being Trans.
I am trying to find out how to order copies.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-07-19 -National LGBTI Health Alliance Sex and Gender
Diverse round Table.
This was well received by the QLD Communities Minister.
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-07-19 -Numbers - Health Department needs to consider
If this is true, then we are no longer a MINORITY.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-07-06 -Argentina president hands out new ID cards to
transgender individuals
What marvellous news from Argentina. When are we
to get the same recognition in Australia?
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-07-06 -Zoe Belle Gender Centre
This is the new organisation based in Melbourne for
all Trans people.
Click here to visit the website (offsite link)
2012-07-03 -A sorry state of affairs for Trans people in Australia
There are far too many laws which lead to anomolies and
too much to understand. We need user friendly legislation,
and only one law to cover the whole of Australia.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-07-02 -Australia's first national DSG Health Roundtable
This is a very important step in fetching all Diverse
Aspirations to follow soon Sex and Gender (DSG)
together, in order to put our needs and problems to
Government.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-06-28 -Sex-change in Israel: Gender trap
Unbeleivable what happens to some Trans people
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-06-22 -First Briton to have a sex change operation?
Unfortunately the heading is wrong. She was
not the first. That honour goes to Roberta
Cowell in 1952. She was a World War two
fighter pilot amongst other things. Her story
is "Roberta Cowell's Story".
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-06-22 -Health Care for Intersex, Transsexual,
Transgender and Gender Diverse Australians
This is a must read, so that you understand
just what is happening in government where
Trans and Intersex people are concerned.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-06-18 -Ontario extends Human Rights Code to protect
transgendered people
When oh when are we in Australia to get the
same recognition?
See the Articles page
for more information.
2012-06-07 -Medicare Coverage & Gender Reassignment Surgery
This is a great article from WA concerning Gender
Re-Assignment Surgery and Medicare cover.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-06-07 -DTCC Offers Employees New Transgender
Health Benefits.
In light of the fact that there is no funding for
Trans people in Australia, perhaps it would be
a step forward if Private health offered cover
for Transprocedures.
See the Advocacy page
for more information.
2012-06-01 -S/He, from New York
This is an excellent article from New York.
See the Parents of Gender Varient Children page
for more information.
2012-05-21 -Hormone therapy sufficient for legal change of sex
This is a good outcome for WA and follows on
from the fact that she changed her documents in
the UK, where she was born. We also can do this
in QLD on a "Case by Case Basis" as it is THE
male reproductive organ
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-05-21 -Lost in Transition: Human Rights & HIV
This belies the myth, that it is only MSM (Men
having Sex with Men) that have HIV to contend
with. We know that it exists among Trans people,
but there is no research or funding for us.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-05-21 -Depression & Anxiety
This is a very important area of concern for
us in the Trans community.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Trans Letters to Canberra
This is the letter that Shelley Argent OAM has
taken to Canberra to present to Government.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Advancing Transgender equality a plan for action
This is an important consideration for us in the
Trans community.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Letters to and from the QLD Health Minister
Lets see what the new Minister does for the
Trans community.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Mark Thomas re amending UK documentation
I have tried vainly since 2004 to have the UK
details of our State and Territory laws corrected.
They are abysmal.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Five Years Post-Op
This is something that I personally queried,
and now, this from Anne Vitale Ph.D.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-05-11 -Gender Reassignment Surgery Radio Interview
This is the radio interview that was done on
Saturday the 14 April 2012 between Jessica,
Kathy and an extra by Krissy from ATSAQ
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-04-16 -Shared Care Guideline for Gender Dysphoria in
Transwomen - Male to Female Transsexuals
This is a must read for not just clinicians, but
Trans women too.
See the Technical page for more information.
2012-04-16 -Surgery or Death
Totally unbelievable that in this day and age
we have resort to begging for alms or donations.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-04-16 -Argentinian Gender Law
This is a complete eye opener, especially Article
11 concerning medical plans.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-04-11 -Transsexual Truckie Hails Decision for Girl's
Sex Change.
Another courageous person who has fought being
Transsexual for so long.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-04-11 -Problems For Government Health Departments &
The AMA: DIY Gender re-assignment surgery.
Please read this carefully, as it graphically states
what many Trans people attempt, the highest form
of self harm. That is to attempt self sex re-assignment
surgery, regardless of the cost. The cost being the big
factor, due to lack of government support and being
expected to pay for surgery and all other items to do
with transitioning.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-04-11 -Attempted DIY Gender reassignment surgery
The letters and images at attempted self sex
re-assignment surgery that follow concerning
Jessica are a sad indictment on the way Trans
people are treated in Australia.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-22 -Increasing Support for Transgender Rights in the U.S.
feel that it is about time we came to realise the
need for such an approach in Australia.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-22 -Warning: Check implants since 1998
This is a timely warning to all Trans women who
have had, or are considering breast augmentation.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-03-15 -No Sterilisation or Divorce Required in Sweden
At last there is movement that we here in
Australia need to follow.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-15 -Change of Sex on Birth Certificate Made Easier
I was aware of this from WPATH, and can only
ask when will it happen in Australia? We are
allowed to amend our passport without surgery,
so why not our birth certificate as well?
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-08 -Trans women not recognised.
I do hope that those who read this will understand
the hurt that is caused when yet again Trans women
are not recognised as an integral part of Australian
society.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-05 -Turn the tide on violence and discrimination on
basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
This all started in 2008 and we are still awaiting an
outcome that achieves something concrete for the
Trans community.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-01 -British children given puberty suppressing drugs
This is a highly controversial subject. It makes one
wonder as there are so many coming out in all age
ranges and across both FtM and MtF.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-03-01 -Pinnacle Foundation ScholarAnnouncement
This is an excellent idea and with the support of
Justice Kirby and Kerryn Phelps is great to see.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-02-16 -These are the people who since 2010 have been
working for the GLBT Community.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-02-13 -Canada: Trans woman detained under US flight rules
How will this affect us if travelling to Canada or
the US on our "Non Surgery Passport?"
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-02-13 -A guide to working with Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender & Intersex communities
This is the outcome of over a years work with the
Round Table. There is much of interest when you
enter the web site. Please read what is there, as we
hope that it will benefit all in the LGBTI community.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-02-09 -Good to see some positive movements from the
Communities Department.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-02-09 -True Colours Website
This is an important site for parents young people
questioning there gender/sex. It also gives access
to parents already in this group.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-02-02 -This is my submission to the Consolidation of
Commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Laws--Discussion.
Paper. See the Advocacy page for more information.
2012-01-27 -Bridget & Tammy Clinch Interview on ABC Radio
This could be of immeasurable use to both Trans
people and Wives.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-01-18 -Girl Interrupted article & responses
This is a very brave thing to do, and some
of the replies acknowledge that fact.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-01-18 -Dad's a Woman Now But I Still Love Him
This is a very brave thing to do, and some
of the replies acknowledge that fact.
See the Articles page for more information.
2012-01-10 -Quality of Life and Sexual Health after SRS
This is of more importance for Trans men.
See the FtM page for more information.
2012-01-10 -What to do when a transgender man needs his pap smear?
this is important for Trans men to understand
See the FtM page for more information.
2012-01-10 -Transgender Europe: Press Release 23 December, 2011
mapping of legal & health care situation in 58
countries
This is an important piece of work, with the Australian
answers to come later due to our State & Territory situation.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-12-16 -National Human Rights Action Plan 2011
whether this will ever come to pass, now that we have
a change of Federal Attorney-General is a mute point.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-12-09 -US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses UN
about transgender human rights
This is something that we here in Australia are
badly in need of.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-12-09 -Questions & answers regarding passports &
gender diverse applicants
This is another extra that has now been verified
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-12-01 -Passports & gender diverse applicants
This really does lay everything out, so there can be no
confusion.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-11-25 - At Google, a Transgender "Gold Standard"
Something that needs to be looked at in Australia.
Currently we have no help with Trans related health care.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-11-13 - To Be Who I Am - Human Rights Commission Newsletter
There are some interesting articles in this issue
concerning Schools, Trans Health and Trans
rememberance day.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-11-10 - Better recognition for transgender people under the law
I leave this to you to determine if we are making headway
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-11-10 - Applying for a passport under the new regulations
This is what you need to do and can expect when you
go to the Post Shop to apply for a passport under the
new regulations.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-11-04 - Mesothelioma Prognosis - Website
This is a very important area of concern due to the
prevalence and awareness of this condition.
See the Additional Links page for more information.
2011-11-03 - DES Exposure Australia & Westerly Windina's Story
This is an enormous subject & one that needs answers to
See the Articles page for more information.
2011-10-24 - Transgender Judge - "This is why I do what I do"
This is a wonderful story, that we need to hear more of.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-10-07 - Historic High Court decision.
First the passport and now this. It would appear that
our problems are at last being listened to with good
outcomes. Now for staying married after surgery.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-10-06 - Please look at Additional Links to find
'The Transgender Resource Guide' at the Date Hookup website
2011-09-28 - A readers review & response to Kathy's NEW Book.
See the New Book page for more information.
2011-09-20 - Getting a passport made easier for sex and gender
diverse people.
Good to see that the Passport Office is now in line
with Immigration and Citizenship, as they both
recognise 'Non Surgery' We now need more from
the other government areas.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-09-19 - Mother of boy who returned to school in a skirt
bravely tells her extraordinary story.
I think this is a beaut story and the support from
the parents is fantastic. Shame that there are
those who show their ignorance in such bad ways
See the Articles page for more information.
2011-09-19 - We thought John had retired, but he is still there for us
See the Psychiatrists, Psychologists page for more information.
2011-09-09 - Lack of Knowledge
I think this speaks for itself where all are concerned,
who are supposed to help Trans people.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-09-09 - Legislators and legislation
Again, there is much that needs attention in order to
fetch the Trans community in from the cold.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-09-09 - ARC UN Human Rights Council Correspondence
I find this totally unbelievable that there are so many
problems that are not even being addressed.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-08-26 - Understanding Transitioning Gender in the Workplace
I think this is an excellent outline for Trans people facing
Transitioning at work.
See the Articles page for more information.
2011-08-15 - Law versus the Trans community (DFAT)
this is a very interesting outcome from the Passport Office,
so please read about it, especially the review asked for by
Mr Rudd. See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-08-11 - A Passport Identifies Who a Person is
At last we are to have a review of passports for Trans people
on the instructions of Kevin Rudd MP and Foreing Minister
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-08-11 - This is a new group in Western Sydney that will offer support
to the Trans community.
See the Support Goups page for more information.
2011-07-29 - Wives, Spouses & Partners
For too long they have never been recognised for the support
they give to their Trans partner. Government has never even
thought about their plight and even created them as part of a
"Same Sex Couple"
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-07-14 - Passports Application for UK passport
Nice to find out about this
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-07-06 - Just how much more are we to discover that affects us on
review of legislation. Far from our lives becoming easier,
government seems hell bent on making it worse.
See the Advocacy page for more information.
2011-06-08- Drug 'DES' Caution & information. More information on the
Articles page or 'For Parents or Gender-Varient young' page.
2011-06-06- Great news, and it is all free! Cubas first transsexual gets surgery
To view this information please go to the Articles page.
2011-05-09 - This is a very important website for all Trans people...
To view the site please click this link or click on the logo in
the left column of this page titled 'Pacific Center for Sex & Society'.
2011-05-06 - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity
discrimination. See the Advocacy page for more information.
This is of significant interest to all in the Trans community,
please read carefully.
2011-05-06 - Youngest Australian to have sex change therapy at age 10.
See Parents of Gender-Variant Young
page for more.
This is another very important step in the recognition of young
Trans people and Puberty blockers.
2011-05-06 - The Star Observer interviews Kathy about her new book.
Visit the 'New Book' page for a link to listen to the interview.
2011-04-20 - ABC Radio interviews Kathy about her new book.
Visit the 'New Book' page for a link to listen to the interview.
2011-04-14 - UK Government Equalities Office - Transgender e-Bulletin
See the Advocacy page for more information.
Why oh why can't we have similar in Australia and NZ?
2011-04-08 - Anomolies Concerning Laws in Australia in regard to Trans
People's Rights and Discrimination. See Advocacy page for more.
We have a situation where details were not sent to the Senate
Committee from the Federal Attorney-General's Office, which
have had a huge impact on the outcome of this. It means that
we are still discriminated at State and Territory levels, if
remaining married after surgery. No change of birth certificate
allowed.
2011-04-04 - New anti-homophobic bullying video from Ireland.
View it on the Articles page.
2011-04-04 - WPATH: Eliminate requirements for identity recognition that
require surgical procedures. See the Advocacy page for more.
As a member of WPATH, I can release this as requested by them.
2011-03-31 - Proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Registry.
See the Advocacy page for more.
Please take note of this, as it isa very important change.
2011-03-25 - Review of Government collection of sex gender information.
See Advocacy for more. I suppose this is a start. I hope that
we as stakeholders will be consulted as well.
2011-03-25 - State Legislation Query. See Advocacy for more.
If this is true, it is unbelievable that the AHRC cannot intervene
in State legislation.
2011-03-25 - Email from Human Rights Commisioner. See Advocacy for more.
This outlines some much needed answers, but more needed.
2011-03-21 - WA Appeal denies transsexuals gender change. See Advocacy page.
This really was a foregone conclusion. Until all Governments in
Australia determine what constitutes reproductive organs, this
situation will continue. All legislation states 'The alteration or
removal of all reproductive organs, but do not specify what they
consider them to be' Ask any doctor, and they will explain what
are and are not reproductive organs
help the Trans community
to send details of problems to.
2011-03-16 - These are all items of interest. See Articles page for more.
'QLD Trans Woman Makes a Difference', 'Insuring Transition'
& '...Here Come the Ladyboys'.
2011-03-16 - SADLA BILL. See Advocacy for more.
This has dimayed us all, for as usual, nothing has been done to
help the Trans community to send details of problems to.
2011-03-16 - "My core identity is NON-GENDERED", by Christie Ellan-Cane
This is an important area of concern now, please take time to
look at the web site on the left hand column of Home Page or
on the Advocacy page.
2011-02-24 - True Colours website is a new addition to our list of Support Groups.
Specially for Australian families with young trans people.
See the Advocacy & Support Groups pages for more information.
2011-02-22 - Letter from the Federal A-G. See Advocacy for more.
Please note the Emain address to apply to be listed and also
to send details of problems to.
2011-02-21 - I am overcome by this, as it recognises me as female at last in
Queensland. This is one honour that I did not think would materialise.
See the Articles page for more information.
2011-02-14 - Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons
See the Technical page. This is really a must to read.
2011-01-31 - Well worth listening & reading about this area of Trans people
from ABC Radio. See the Technical page for more.
2011-01-31 - Kathy's submissions added to the legal and constitutional affairs site
(update). See Advocacy for more.
2011-01-31 -Legislation, Discrimination & a Page from Kathy's Book
See the Advocacy page for more information.
I think this takes the biscuit, as they want to have abet each way
2011-01-31 -Germany's Bundesverfassungsgericht declares sterilisation unconstitutional
See the Advocacy page for more information.
Another move in Germany that will surely have World wide repercussions.
2011-01-18 -Transgender Activist Karina Samala Honored with WeHo’s
‘Keeper of the Dream’ Award. See Articles page for more.
A truly remarkable woman, who deserves this honour.
2011-01-11 - Latest links. See Parents of Gender-Variant Young
page.
There is plenty of interest here, as it opens up to many other sites.
2011-01-11 - Working with Transexual Patients. See the Advocacy page.
It is about time that this was discussed in depth. I hope that it is the start
of something good people and one of the Trans women she has helped.
2011-01-11 - Transgender support in the UK. See the Articles page.
This is a wonderful story about a beautician in the UK helping Trans
people and one of the Trans women she has helped.
2011-01-04 - Delaying puberty could help gender confused teens. See Articles page.
More of interest concerning young ones questioning their gender.
2010-12-21 - Maltese Labour MP to present private members bill for Gender Identity Act.
See the Advocacy page for more. This is another piece of legislation that
wishes to remove surgery & divorce in order to amend documentation.
2010-12-17 - Gender Identity Disorders & Sexual Dysfunction. See Technical page for more.
This contains some very interesting areas of concern.
2010-12-10 - The letter I received from The Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional
affairs have added my submissions to there website. See Advocacy for more.
2010-12-10 - After listening to this man at the International Human Rights Conference in
Sydney, it appears that miracles can happen! See Advocacy for more.
2010-12-10 - This is another in the list of moves forward. Just when are we to do the same
in Australia? See Advocacy for more about Trans law in Portugal.
2010-12-06 - This is the first stand alone LGBTI legal service. See Advocacy for more
2010-12-06 - Capain Bridget, sex change soldier. I think this will make many think just
how this is to be approached both now and in the future. See Articles page
2010-12-03 - Again, it would appear that we are not in the frame. I have attended meetings
with Elizabeth Broderick and also concerning Women’s Health, but still we are
not to be considered. See article on the Advocacy page for more information.
2010-12-03 - This is the totally new LGBTI Legal Service that was launched on the
1 December 2010 by the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG. It is the first
legal service dedicated to LGBTI issues in Australia. Visit LGBTI Website
2010-11-26 - Just goes to prove that we really are part of society at large.
Well done senior constable Canty. See Articles page for more information.
2010-11-26 - This is something that has to be stated in order that our problems can be rectified.
Read Kathy's letter to the 9 Australian Governments on the Advocacy page.
2010-11-22 - This is an interesting case and most likely the fore runner of more to come
See Articles page
2010-11-12 - This is a very important piece from GIRES the leader in Gender
research in the UK, See Articles page
2010-11-12 - This gentleman is willing to listen and advise as to what we maybe able
to do with regard to Trans problems. Visit the Advocacy page for more.
2010-11-12 - Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Senate
Committee on sex and ageing. View this on the Advocacy page
2010-11-04 - Living is for Everyone - Federal Government Initiative, See Advocacy page
Changeling Aspects recognised as important contributor to mental health & wellbeing .
2010-10-01 - these are my feelings about the two meetings at Australian Human Rights,
concerning the Reform of Anti-Discrimination Legislation. See Articles page
2010-11-01 - Defence Force could pay for soldier's sex change surgery. See Articles page
This is the first I think for Australia. There have been several in the UK
and other Countries.
2010-10-28 - A well written piece that needs to be aired, go to the Articles page
2010-10-28 - This is a very significant legislation, but it does nothing for Trans people.
Please read my submission in Advocacy
2010-10-18 - To read Kathy's letter about 'Actions Not Agendas', go to the Articles page
2010-10-18 - Gender Eyedentity Research Project, go to the Articles page
2010-10-06 - Trans Woman denied the right to marry in Hong Kong
more information on the Advocacy page
2010-10-06 - 'All in the Mind': The Journey of an FtM on ABC Radio. FtM page for moe information.
2010-09-28 - Read 'When Things Go Wrong', By Amy Hunter on the Articles page
2010-09-09 -Correction: Supplemental information to amending your documentation via DIAC and DFAT
Visit the Advocacy page for more information
2010-09-22 - Read the 'The Complexities of Transgender Life', By Kathy Noble on the Articles page
2010-09-09 -Read the 'Transgender Working Group Discussion paper' on the Advocacy page
2010-09-02 -Read Kathy's Letter to Thomas Hammarberg regarding 'Forced Divorce & Sterilisation'
on the
Advocacy page
2010-09-02 -Forced divorce and sterilisation Articles on the Advocacy page. Article 1 Article 2
2010-08-25 -A new Gender Therapist, Dr Graham. L. Peveller has been added to the Practitioners section
You can also see a link to his website in the left column of this page "Gender Therapist"
2010-08-02 -Confidence is the key to passing - or at least to silencing the hecklers.View the Articles page
Juliet Jacques Story
2010-08-02 -Response from Federal Government regarding the Sex Files , view on the Advocacy page
This is the latest from the AHRC Commissioner with regard to the Sex Files and Federal response
2010-07-23 -New article: 'LGBTI legal service first for Queensland', view on the Advocacy page
A first, but not the last. This is a very important step for the GLBTI community
2010-07-23 -This can be of use to all of us who seek help through stress... view on the Technical page
2010-07-23 -German & Spanish Legislation for Transpeople, view on the Advocacy page
This is very important concerning the new UK rules, concerning GMC registered doctors
2010-07-23 -Agender Conference Speech.View on the Articles page
This politician says a lot that we would like to hear in Australia
2010-07-05 -Changes to UK Registration of Practitioners. Click here to view or go to Advocacy page
This is very important concerning the new UK rules, concerning GMC registered doctors
2010-07-05 -I know and work with this couple and got them involved in this via Adele Horin in Sydney,
Read more on the Articles page
2010-07-01 -Read the latest 'Equality and Human Rights Newsletter', on the Advocacy page
2010-07-01 -'Humorous Cartoon: Julia Gillard / Tony Abbott', view on the Articles page
2010-06-24 -'Transgender laws to be introduced in Ireland', read on the Advocacy page
This is wonderful news, and long overdue
2010-06-24 -Kathy's 'Letter to Bayer Australia, about Progynova' & Bayer Australia's Response,
read on the Advocacy page
This is a very significant area of concern
2010-06-24 -Read about 'HM Government Enquiry into LGBT equality' on the Advocacy page
This is an excellent start and especially the part on page 4 about Trans issues
2010-06-21 -'Euro Parliament says the EU should do more for transgender people's rights'. See the Advocacy page
2010-06-21 -'Requirements Expeceted of Trans People' article can be viewed on the Advocacy page
2010-06-14 -News from the USA about Passports on the Advocacy page
2010-06-14 -A 'Report on being Transgender in Belgium' can be found on the Advocacy page
2010-06-07 -Information about a recent 'Trans March in Barcelona' can be found on the Advocacy page
2010-06-07 -An article about 'SRS in Thailand' can be found on the Articles page
2010-06-07 -An article about 'Transsexualism and Health' can be found on the Advocacy page & the Technical page
2010-06-07 -Fed Attorney General's Response: 'The legal recognition of sex in
documents and government records'
& Kathy's Reply can be found on the Advocacy page
2010-06-03 -Link to "How common is intersex?", Intersex Society of North America Website can be accessed
on the Technical page
2010-06-03 -Link to "Equality: a matter of eradicating gender", Edge Boston website can be accessed on the Articles page
(This maybe a controversial piece, but it is something that many of us have discussed)
2010-05-10 "Stress: It's Affect on Trans People" can be viewed on the Advocacy page
2010-05-10 -Access to sexual health & rights, a study of law & policy in Asian Countries, see the Advocacy page
2010-05-05 -Not telling people of these positions, has meant a delay of 15 months, when people could have
amended documents as per the frameworks outlined in "How you can amend your documentation
via DIAC and DFAT. View this information on the Advocacy page
2010-05-05 -New article "Conor Montgomery launches human rights challenge" available on the Advocacy page
2010-05-05 -Two new articles "Only Son is Now Her Daughter" & "Insists a Child Born a Girl" are available on the
For The Parents of Gender-Variant Children page
2010-05-05 -The responses to questions about Ecard have now been uploaded to the Advocacy page
2010-04-27 -There is an update to "How you can amend your documentation via DIAC and DFAT" on the Advocacy page
2010-04-27 -I believe this could lead to further amalgamations and possibly more direct input from Canberra.
Should know more in the next few weeks Click here
2010-04-19 -This is a new group that has started in Melbourne, please view their web site www.ausgender.com Or view our Support Groups page
2010-04-12 -See the Advocacy page to view Kathy's "Successful application for membership to LGBT Round Table".
2010-04-12 -The Advocacy page now has a document titled "QLD Attorney General Response to Surregacy Act".
2010-04-09 -The Articles page now has a document titled "Letters After Name".
2010-04-06 -I have long wondered about the fact that we have to take this hormone "FOR LIFE" and the consequences of the possibility of the younger ones having to take it for 40, 50 or even 60 years. What will be the outcome, as we know that many already are suffering DVT, Clots, Embolisms and Cardiac problems. There is no research being done into the affect on Trans women, either short or long term. View the HRT article from The Weekend Australian on the Technical page.
2010-03-30 -The Advocacy page now has a link to the "Victim Assist" page of QLD Governments Department of Justice website
2010-03-26 - Go to the Advocacy page to find a document about "Christie Ellen Cane - Non Gender "
2010-03-26 - Go to the Life Stories page to find a document titled "Callie's Story "
2010-03-19 - Go to the Technical page to find a document titled "Dr Saporn's Surgery"
2010-03-16 - Go to the Technical page to find a document titled "Transsexual Hormone Therapy FAQ" - thanks to Nikki DeGraff
2010-03-15 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document titled "ILGA Guidlines for Transsexuals"
2010-03-15 -In Advocacy find "Sydney Morning Herald - Sexless in the city" Australia's first legally recognised androgynous person
2010-03-10 -"Frustration leading to Annoyance"
2010-02-26 - On the page "For Parents of Gender-Variant Children" you will find a new document titled "The Young MTF Transsexual"
2010-02-23 - On the Articles page you will find a new document titled "Men Who Would Be Women"
2010-02-22 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document titled "Solutions required to trans problems"
2010-02-15 -Please be aware of a very useful web site detailing drugs and their side affects. It is called DRUG WATCH and can be accessed at the lower left hand menu of this page, under the ANTI DISCRIMINATION link .
2010-02-04 -Teenager set to become Britain's youngest sex-change patient. See the Advocacy page.
2010-02-04 -On the page Advocacy you will find a new document called "Transsexuals-The correct Nomenclature".
2010-02-04 -On the page Advocacy you will find a letter writen to the Health Ministery regarding the new E-Card.
2010-02-04 -ATTENTION: The article called "Change of Name" on the Advocacy page is very important. It has been put together and sanctioned by the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, but the changes will affect everyone through out Australia. This is very important, as the requirements have been changed completely.
2010-02-02 -You can find a new story about Miranda on the Life Stories page.
2010-01-07 -If you go to the Life Stories page you will find Penny & Marie's story "Trading Places"
2010-01-07 -If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document titled "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly"
2010-01-07 - Go to the Advocacy page to find article "Obama Appoints Trans Woman to Department of Commerce" & David Letterman's unfavourable response.
2010-01-07 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document titled "Letter from Federal Attorney General" & Kathy's Response
2009-12-16 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document titled "United Nations Landmark Decision Dec 2009"
2009-12-12 -"Psychiatry's Civil War" - The APA were supposed to have a draft out 2 years ago, as was the Royal College of Psychiatry.
Read More on the Advocacy Page.
2009-12-09 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find new updates to "Queries to RBDM Queensland" - Attorney General's response
2009-11-26 - If you go to the Technical page you will find a new document about "Progesterone"
2009-11-28 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new page titled "Thailand Tightens Sex Change Laws "
2009-11-26 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document about "Queries to RBDM Queensland"
2009-11-26 - Go to the Articles page to find a new document that was published in Senior Life Styles titled
"Kathy Tackles the Tough Cross Gender Issues"
2009-11-13 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document about "Lack of resolve at all government levels double checked"
2009-11-10 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document about "ILGA Europe Trans rights declaration adopted"
2009-10-12 - Rachael's story: A minority within a minority. I think that this is significant to what we really do suffer in our
endeavours to become our true selves. This is not just about laws and documentation amendments, but about the medical
side of our problems.This document can also be found on the Life Stories Page .
2009-10-12 -This is the draft from the London Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic. As you will see, it is comprehensive in what has been so
far written. As a draft it mybe added to. If this happens then it will be updated on the website. This document can also be found
on the Technical Page.
2009-08-31 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document about "Australian Law & The Transsexual Person "
2009-08-13 - Please note that there is an addition to update where we are at, in Transsexuals' Experiences
2009-06-08 - Voice Feminization Surgery
2009-07-22 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a new document about "Current legislation in Australia"
2009-07-22 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find a documentabout "Country of Birth, Forgotten in Legislation"
2009-07-22 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find "A Guide for Trans People Born in New Zealand"
2009-07-03 - If you go to the Advocacy page you will find all the details concerning how you can amend your documentation via DIAC and DFAT
2009-06-08 - The end of another financial year is upon us!
2009-05-26 - Talk to Agender Wellington: Residency, Citizenship, Passports and Staying Married after SRS
2008-01-10 -
Attention
2007-12-02 - Borrow
a Live "Book" -2007-11-24 -
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2007-12-02 -
Kathy's a Living Book
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2007-12-01 - Transsexual and Other Disorders of Gender Identity - A Practical Guide to Management
2007-12-01 - Testosterone Levels
2007-10-27- My Background
2007-10-23- Judge says State did not recognise female identity of woman [Irish Times]
2007-10-08- October 2007
2007-09-17- The Trouble with DES
2007-09-17- Latest on APA Draft Report
2007-09-13- Letter to
Passport Section - Consular Division - UK
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2007-09-13-
Letter to Qld Premier - Hon A M Bligh MP
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2007-09-11- World Wide Association
2007-09-09- Kristen Worley
2007-09-07 - Symptoms and Causes
2007-09-07 - Drugs and Transsexual Kids
2007-09-07 - UK Journalist Enquiry
2007-09-02 - Passport Problems & Other Issues
2007-08-08 - Reply to letter to: American Psychological Association
2007-06-05 - Passport Letter
2007-06-05 - Legal Status
2007-06-04 - A Letter about the Living Library Project
2007-06-04 - Some Figures on SRS - FtM -UK
2007-06-04 - Interesting
2007-06-04 - Eggshell Theory by Donna Patricia Kelly
2007-05-22 - This WebSite
2007-04-28 - Support/Help
2007-04-26 - Changeling Aspects Submission to Queensland Government - GRC - Response- from 2007-02-06
2007-04-22 - Resounding Success
2007-04-19 - A Case for the European Human Rights Commission?
2007-04-18 - Question of Legality
2007-04-17 - Re Alex Through The Looking Glass
2007-04-17 - Pressure
2007-04-15 - Yogyakarta Principles
2007-04-14 - Last Few Weeks
2007-04-12 - Donna Patricia Kelly
2007-04-04 - Transgender Inquiry -Summary of Submissions
2007-04-02 - Archbishop of Canterbury – No Mention of TS Issues?
2007-04-01 - Self Medication
2007-03-31 - Archbishop of Canterbury - Announcement
2007-03-28 - Letter to Qld Attorney-General
2007-03-22 - Queensland Association of Healthy Communities
2007-03-17 - TS Prevalence in the UK
2007-03-17 - Problems and Implications within The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA 2004)
2007-03-17 - Birth Certificate And Rights
2007-03-10 - Kristen Worley
2007-03-03 - Draft and Full Reports
2007-03-03 - Roberta Cowell
2007-02-28 - Royal Australian, New Zealand College Of Psychiatry - (RANZCP)
2007-02-24 - New X-Ray Technology in Airports
2007-02-22 - Living Library
2007-02-18 - Significant Others
2007-02-16 - Interesting
2007-02-12 - Legality
2007-02-06 - Changeling Aspects Submission to Queensland Government - GRC
2007 --------- January
2007-01-20 - The Year 2006
Also see Living Library in Brocures & PDFs
