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Transfolk WA acknowledges the Whajuk Noongar people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are based. We pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Sovereignty was never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

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Over the last couple of months, Transfolk WA has engaged with the Attorney-General’s Office and the Department of Justice. We’ve been given the opportunity to provide feedback into various aspects of its implementation.

Our understanding is the Department of Justice are still working on the regulations, which will tell us what the process would look like. While we don’t have an exact date, the Gender Reassignment Board’s website tells us that a new process should hopefully be in place by April or May 2025.

For anyone seeking to change their gender marker on their WA birth certificate, there are currently two options:

1. You can go through with the current process
This requires applying to the Gender Reassignment Board where you must provide proof of a “gender reassignment procedure” and evidence of “proper counselling,” along with paying associated fees. More details: https://grb.justice.wa.gov.au/

2. Wait for the new legislation’s process to be implemented (hopefully by May 2025)
This should make the whole process more accessible by removing the current medical requirements and simplifying the application process. We understand this is a personal decision that depends on individual circumstances and urgency.

Once the new Attorney-General has been announced, we will ask for a meeting to discuss the reforms and to continue advocating so the new laws work better for our community.

If you’re finding this time difficult, please remember you’re not alone and the followings supports are available:
  • Transfolk WA’s Trans Youth Space (ages 14-20) – Weekly peer support group for trans, gender diverse, non-binary, sistergirl, brotherboy and gender questioning young people between 14 and 20 years. You can sign up here or drop in on the day: https://forms.office.com/r/SUa9hWsXqM
  • Transfolk WA’s Trans Adult Peer Support (ages 18+) – in-person and online support groups for trans and gender diverse people, three times a month. Complete this form to receive more information about joining https://form.jotform.com/250210646008041
  • QLife- a phone and webchat peer support service for LGBTIQA+ people and their loved ones wanting to talk about a range of issues: www.qlife.org.au or 1800 184 527
  • Discharged- a peer support group who provide an online space for the trans and gender diverse community to talk about suicide without being judged: https://discharged.asn.au
  • 13YARN- a crisis support service line by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: https://www.13yarn.org.au or 13 92 76
  • Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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