Transgender Victoria (TGV) is Victoria’s leading body for
transgender
A transgender (often shortened to trans) person has a gender identity different from that typically associated with the sex they were sex assignment, assigned at birth.
The opposite of ''transgender'' is ''cisgender'', which describes perso ...
, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) people. Formed in 2000, TGV is a trans-led non-profit organisation, working for, by and with trans communities to achieve better social, economic and health outcomes. TGV represents TGD communities by fostering connection, advocating for change and supporting trans people to lead full and meaningful lives.
In December 2014, Transgender Victoria won the ''Community Organisation Award'', from the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Origins and management

Transgender Victoria was co-founded by Kayleen White and Sally Goldner, in the late 1990s. Current board members include Jax Brown, Kim Lee, Michelle McNamara, Fidan Senova, Sophie Shrimpton and Dr. Son Vivienne.
Activism
Transgender Victoria presents on transgender and
gender diverse issues to universities and medical students,
media organisations and many others. A "What makes an Ally" project in partnership with Ygender promotes acceptance of transgender and gender diverse people. TGV also provides peer support, in particular on anxiety and depression issues. TGV also provides
LGBT
LGBTQ people are individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. Many variants of the initialism are used; LGBTQIA+ people incorporates intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, and other individuals. The gro ...
and
intersex
Intersex people are those born with any of several sex characteristics, including chromosome patterns, gonads, or genitals that, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, "do not fit typical binar ...
cultural competency training in aged care.
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.
Awards and recognition
Transgender Victoria received the
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission is the national human rights institution of the Commonwealth of Australia, established in 1986 as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) and renamed in 2008. It is a statutory body fu ...
'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".
Affiliations
TGV is a member of
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (formerly the National LGBTI Health Alliance) is a peak health organisation for LGBT and intersex organisations in Australia. A not-for-profit company, it was established in August 2007.
Key areas of activity
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See also
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Transgender rights in Australia
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Georgie Stone
References
External links
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Health charities in Australia
Medical and health organisations based in Victoria (state)
LGBTQ health organizations
LGBTQ history in Australia
LGBTQ organisations based in Australia
Transgender organizations
Transgender topics in Australia