Trans Gender Victoria Incorporated

Trans Gender Victoria Incorporated (TGV) is a leading Australian non-profit organization focused on promoting the rights and well-being of transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGD) individuals in Victoria.

Formation and Purpose

TGV was founded in the late 1990s by Kayleen White and Sally Goldner, with the aim of achieving justice, equity, and quality health and community service provision for transgender people[3][4]. Formally established in 2000, it is a trans-led organization that works for, by, and with trans communities to improve their social, economic, and health outcomes[1][3].

Activities and Impact

TGV provides a range of services, including peer support, peer navigation, and group support sessions. They also offer education through their training programs, which encompass industry-leading workplace training on TGD and LGBTIQA+ inclusion and service provision[2]. Their training is developed and delivered by trans people with lived experience, ensuring an authentic approach to fostering inclusivity[1].

The organization is actively engaged in advocacy efforts, partnering with various organizations to address anti-discrimination protections and other social issues affecting the TGD community. Notably, TGV played a role in advocating for the Commonwealth Sex Discrimination Amendment Act, which passed in 2013, providing greater protections for gender identity and intersex status[3].

In 2014, Transgender Victoria received the Community Organisation Award from the Australian Human Rights Commission, recognizing its significant contributions to the promotion of transgender human rights[3].

Leadership and Governance

As of recent years, the leadership of TGV includes Dr. Son Vivienne as the CEO, with a board that consists of representatives from the TGD community, such as Jax Brown, Kim Lee, Michelle McNamara, Fidan Senova, Sophie Shrimpton, among others[3].

Mission and Vision

The mission of Transgender Victoria is to foster connection, advocate for change, and support TGD individuals to lead full and meaningful lives. Through its work, TGV aims to create a more inclusive and equitable society for all TGD people in Victoria[1][3].

[1] https://www.tgv.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/de482f44-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad244fd [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_Victoria [4] https://gendercentre.org.au/transgender-services-directory/item/transgender-victoria [5] https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/100