Transgender Victoria
Australian transgender rights organization
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Transgender Victoria (TGV) is a transgender rights organization operating in Victoria, Australia. In December 2014, Transgender Victoria won the Community Organisation Award, from the Australian Human Rights Commission.[1][2]
| Abbreviation | TGV |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2000 |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Promotion of transgender human rights and health |
Region served | Victoria, Australia |
CEO | Dr. Son Vivienne |
| Website | tgv |
Origins and management
Activism
Transgender Victoria presents on transgender and gender diverse issues to universities and medical students,[4] media organisations[5] and many others. A "What makes an Ally" project in partnership with Ygender promotes acceptance of transgender and gender diverse people.[6] TGV also provides peer support, in particular on anxiety and depression issues. TGV also provides LGBT and intersex cultural competency training in aged care.[4]
TGV works on advocacy issues in partnership with many other organizations, including on anti-discrimination protections. On 25 June 2013, the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act passed following collaborative advocacy work, and with cross-party support. It became law on 1 August 2013.[7][8]
Awards and recognition
Transgender Victoria received the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2014 "Community Award - Organisation" in December 2014. TGV was shortlisted "for its dedication to achieving justice, equity and quality health and community services for transgender people, their partners, families and friends".[9][1][10][11]
Affiliations
TGV is a member of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.