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Tranzmission - Amplifying the trans & gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and Beyond

Gender Affirming Surgeries

Host: Host: Ez (he/him)

This week on Tranzmission, Ez (he/him) sits down with Associate Professor Nicola Dean (she/her), one of Australia’s most respected reconstructive surgeons and a leading voice in improving access to gender‑affirming healthcare. Nicola’s career spans decades of surgical excellence and advocacy. As former President of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Nicola has worked at the forefront of strengthening surgical standards and pushing for equitable access to care including gender‑affirming surgeries (GAS). Nicola and Ez unpack: What gender‑affirming surgery actually looks like in Australia right now, The realities of the surgical workforce and pathways into this specialty, Common myths, misinformation, and disinformation surrounding GAS, The future of gender‑affirming care in Australia, Ongoing advocacy to get GAS included on the MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule). They also discuss the latest developments with the MSAC application and why community input matters — you can read the report and make a submission here. A big, thoughtful, and nuanced conversation about surgery, systems, and the future of gender‑affirming care in Australia.

AusPATH Updates

Project 491 continues to grow — now supporting 48 families, with over $54,000 already provided in direct assistance. If you know someone impacted by the Queensland Government’s ban on access to gender‑affirming care, they can be referred for support. Find an informed‑consent provider via the new AusPATH Provider Page, Recommend clinicians to join the network, Host a fundraiser via the Crowdraiser tool, Reach out for support or enquiries, More info: 👉 https://auspath.org.au/ Follow: @auspathorg

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  • 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
  • 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
  • 01:37 - Community News and Events - Links in notes
  • 07:40 - T.I.T. Together In Transition @The Cave Inn, Thursday 23 July, 6 - 10pm
  • 08:34 - AusPath: Project 491 Update
  • 10:21 - Interview w/ Associate Professor Nicola Dean
  • 56:27 - MSAC application - make a submission here

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