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#Family #Support protects #Trans #young people, but their #families need support too.

In her #address to the #NationalPressClub of #Australia today, #actress, #writer and #advocate #GeorgieStone #OAM is sharing her #experience as a young #trans #person growing up in the country.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQIA #TransKids #Australia #GrowingUp

https://phys.org/news/2023-04-family-trans-young-people-families.html

Family support protects trans young people, but their families need support too

In her address to the National Press Club of Australia today, actress, writer and advocate Georgie Stone OAM is sharing her experience as a young trans person growing up in Australia.

Phys.org

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Apr 5, 2023

I had to look it up not being from Australia so I figure I would share it here. OAM stands for the Order of Australia Medal, which is a civilian award in Australia that recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities or fields of work.

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Apr 5, 2023

The award was established in 1975, and is part of the Australian Honours System, which also includes other awards such as the Order of Australia and the Australian Bravery Awards. The OAM is typically awarded on Australia Day and the Queen's Birthday, and recipients are recognized for their achievements across a wide range of fields, including sports, arts, business, and community service.

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Apr 5, 2023

‘I’m Genuinely #Fearful’: #GeorgieStone Calls For Greater #Protection For #Trans #australians

Last month, about 30 people from the #NationalSocialistMovement (#Nazi) performed the #NaziSalute on the steps of #Victorian #parliament during #PosieParker's #antitrans rights rally in #Melbourne

https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2023/04/11348529/georgie-stone-trans-rights

‘I’m Genuinely Fearful’: Georgie Stone Calls For Greater Protection For Trans Australians

Trans activist Georgie Stone says she feels "genuinely fearful" for her safety in the wake of growing anti-trans sentiment in Australia.

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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Apr 5, 2023

'You can't #celebrate with us at #WorldPride and then scatter when the #attacks come' #TransRights activist tells #allies

#Transgender #activist #GeorgieStone has called for "strong, committed #allies" instead of "#FairweatherFriends" amid repeated #attacks on the #trans and #nonbinary community in Australia.

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8147568/stand-with-us-urges-transgender-activist/

'Stand with us' urges transgender activist

'If you want the pride and the glitter and the confetti you also have to stand with us':...

The Canberra Times