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There are some great resources for learning about trans healthcare. We have collated various training resources that are available for clinicians including primary healthcare and mental health support.
Transhub- information for clinicians: A project by ACON providing info on getting started, creating welcoming environments, hormones, surgical affirmation, mental health, sexual health, fertility and reproductive health.
Online modules and webinars on trans health care
Mental health
- Mental Health Care for Trans, Gender Diverse, and Non-Binary People (free, provided by the University of Melbourne)
- MindOUT Webinars: this series of webinars critically engages with topics related to understanding mental health and suicide prevention for LGBTI people
Primary Care
- The trans GP module
- Trans and gender diverse healthcare for general practice RACGP (6CPD points, need a RACGP login)
- Wavelength (Wavelength is a free open access resource on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex health for medical students and health professionals)
Prescribing hormones
- Informed consent guidelines 2020
- Sample informed consent form for masculinising hormone therapy
- Sample informed consent form for initiating feminising hormone therapy
- Hormone therapy for trans and gender diverse patients in the general practice setting
- Hormonal management of trans and gender diverse adults
- Australian standards of care and treatment guidelines for transgender and gender diverse children and adolescents
Peak Bodies
- AusPATH: Australia’s peak body for professionals involved in the health, rights and well-being of trans, gender diverse and non-binary people.
- Trans Health Research: Australian research and resources.
- LGBTI+ Health Australia:The national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on LGBTIQ+ people and communities.
