Transcend (advocacy)

Transcend is an advocacy group, fundraiser and support group founded in 2012 by actor and advocate Rebekah Robertson, in support of transgender young people.

Transcend
MottoDiversity. Acceptance. Respect
Formation2012 (2012)
FounderRebekah Robertson
Key people
Rebekah Robertson
Georgie Stone
Websitewww.transcendsupport.com.au

History

Transcend was the first parent-led support group and information hub in Australia for gender diverse children and their parents. As an information hub, the website provides information about where to find support and information specific to the reader's location, details on how to access treatment and how to look after a gender diverse child (for parents) as well as specific support services for the child themselves. Furthermore, the website also lists contact details for different services and specialists nationwide. The 'latest news' section contains various links to articles or media pieces that relate to trans issues or to Robertson and her daughter Georgie's advocacy.[1] The blog is still accessible and online.[2]

"Because of the stress, anxiety and the time limit of puberty and court together... transgender people and their families are pushed to the limit,"[3]

—Robertson on the court process

In 2014, Transcend began raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service, a service that provides help for Transgender children and support for families. Since July 2017, over $30,000 has been raised.[4] Since their appearance on Four Corners,[5] Transcend began to focus more on advocacy and law reform surrounding access to stage-two treatment, as opposed to being a support group.[6] Robertson was nominated for Straight Ally of the Year at the GLOBE Community Awards in 2016,[7] but lost to Matt Finnis from St Kilda Football Club.[8]

Awards and nominations
Year Organisation Award Work Result Ref
2016 GLOBE Community Awards Straight Ally of the Year Rebekah Robertson Nominated [9]
2018 Australian LGBTI Awards Community Initiative / Charity Transcend Nominated [10]

See also

References
  1. "Latest News". Transcend Support. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. "Blog". Transcend Support. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. Medhora, Shalailah. "Government open to changing transgender teen transitioning laws - Hack - triple j". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  4. "Everyday Hero Australia: Gender Dysphoria Service". Rchfoundation.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  5. Cohen, Janine. "Being Me - Four Corners". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  6. "Transgender teenagers 'risking lives' buying hormones on black market - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)". Abc.net.au. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  7. "Finalists for the 2016 GLOBE Community Awards announced". Australian Pride Network. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  8. "2016 GLOBE Community Awards Announced". Australian Pride Network. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  9. "2016 Finalists". Awards.globemelbourne.com.au. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  10. http://www.australianlgbtiawards.com.au/coca-cola---community-initiative-of-the-year.html
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