Creating a Trans-Affirmative Workplace

Transgender or trans individuals are those whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to create more inclusive workplaces for trans employees. This is driven by the understanding that trans people experience higher levels of discrimination and harassment, leading to poorer mental health and reduced productivity.

According to Rainbow Health Victoria, international studies have found that approximately 1% of the world’s population identifies as transgender. In Australia, until the 2016 Census, there were few ways of reporting anything other than male or female, capturing a mere 1,260 sex and/or gender diverse people in Australia. This number is likely even higher, as many people may not feel comfortable publicly

disclosing their gender identity. For the first time, the 2021 Census allowed all respondents to select three response options for the sex question: male, female, and non-binary sex. However, this new category was not intended or designed to collect data on gender. Therefore, the number of people who reported sex non-binary cannot be used to measure gender diversity, non-binary gender, or transgender communities.

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The Gender Voice Centre was established in 2020 to help people achieve a voice they are happy and confident with. We are a team of speech pathologists who specialise in supporting people transitioning into their authentic selves.

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