Transcend Australia (Transcend) is a national community-led organisation, and a registered charity[1] providing education, peer support and advocacy services to Australian families of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. Founded in 2012 by actor and advocate Rebekah Robertson after she found little curated information when seeking to support her daughter Georgie. As a result resources were developed to support transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGDNB) children, young people, and their families. Transcend continues to support families and carers who have TGDNB children of all ages. Their current financials and documents are published on ACNC.
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| Formation | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rebekah Robertson |
| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Registration no. | ABN 38637199056 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Headquarters | Victoria, Australia |
Region served | Australia |
| Services |
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Chair | EOI open |
Key people | Rebekah Robertson Georgie Stone Jeremy Wiggins (CEO) and other responsible people of the registered charity |
| Website | transcend |
History
editTranscend was the first parent-led support group and information hub in Australia for gender diverse children and their parents. As an information hub, the website provides information about where to find support and information specific to the Australian reader's location (State and City), details on how to access treatment and how to look after a gender diverse child (for parents) as well as specific support services for the child themselves. Furthermore, the website also lists contact details for different services and specialists nationwide. The 'latest news' section contains various links to articles or media pieces that relate to trans issues including advocacy through subscription[2].
"Because of the stress, anxiety and the time limit of puberty and court together... transgender people and their families are pushed to the limit,"[3]
—Robertson on the court process
In 2014, Transcend began raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service, a service that provides help for transgender children and support for families.
In 2016 Georgie and Rebekah were featured in ABC's Australian Story "About a Girl"[4].
From July 2017, over $30,000 has been raised.[5] Since their appearance on Four Corners.[6]
From 2018 Transcend began to focus more on advocacy and law reform surrounding access to stage-two treatment, as opposed to being a support group.[7] Robertson was nominated for Straight Ally of the Year at the GLOBE Community Awards in 2016,[8] but lost to Matt Finnis from St Kilda Football Club.[9]
In 2019, Transcend Australia became incorporated and has since then operated as a charity registered on the ACNC. It continues to operate in support of thousands of families in Australia and to advocate to enhance protective factors and opportunities to ensure trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) people have opportunities to thrive and flourish.
Awards and nominations
editPatron and office bearer (as executive or director) past and present:
| Year | Organisation | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | GLOBE Victoria | Victoria LGBTI Person of the Year award | Georgie Stone | Won | [10] |
| 2018 | GLOBE Victoria | Victoria LGBTI Person of the Year award | Jeremy Wiggins | Won | [11] |
| 2018 | Victoria | Young Australian of the Year | Georgie Stone | Nominated | [12] |
| 2019 | GLOBE Community Awards | Straight Ally of the Year | Rebekah Robertson | Nominated | [13] |
| 2018 | Australian LGBTI Awards | Community Initiative / Charity | Transcend | Nominated | [14] |
| 2022 | Globe Community Awards | Improving Health and Wellbeing | Transcend Australia | Won | [15] |
Affiliations
editTranscend Australia collaborates with or is a member of:
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ACNC Charity Profile". www.acnc.gov.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Latest News". Transcend Australia. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Medhora, Shalailah (16 August 2016). "Government open to changing transgender teen transitioning laws - Hack - triple j". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "About a girl". ABC. ABC.
- ^ "Everyday Hero Australia: Gender Dysphoria Service". Rchfoundation.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Cohen, Janine (17 November 2014). "Being Me - Four Corners". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Cohen, Janine (15 August 2016). "Transgender teenagers 'risking lives' buying hormones on black market - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". ABC News. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Finalists for the 2016 GLOBE Community Awards announced". Australian Pride Network. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "2016 GLOBE Community Awards Announced". Australian Pride Network. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Victorian Pride Awards Listing".
- ^ "Victorian Pride Awards Listing".
- ^ "Australian of the year Listing".
- ^ "2016 Finalists". Awards.globemelbourne.com.au. 27 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Coca Cola - Community initiative of the Year". www.australianlgbtiawards.com.au. Archived from the original on 12 October 2017.
- ^ "Victoria Pride Awards". globevictoria.com.au.