Editorial

by Jasper

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It is with great delight that I embark upon the dual role of editor and designer of Polare. I look forward to the challenge and the creativity that this will entail. Firstly, may I congratulate Craig on having brought Polare to the high standard that it has reached - it's no mean feat to have guided a fledgling community paper into a refined, professional publication. Thanks go also to the staff here at the Gender Centre, for the warmth and welcome they have shown me.

Naturally, with any change in editorship, the opportunity for fresh ideas and differing skills arises. Not only does Polare reflect my background in design, but it will also, over the months, shift toward becoming more of a resource, and in the process, will release from itself some of its former obligations.

My aim is to implement more fully a magazine format, integrating community contributions into defined areas. With this in mind, a number of columns are to be introduced, starting from this issue with "Health Report", "Quickies", "Community Noticeboard", "My View", and "My Story". The latter column, is one in which readers can relate their own transgender experiences while "My View" encourages readers to express an opinion on transgender related issues.

Outside of these columns will be the usual line-up of articles, both academic and human interest, with a greater emphasis on national and international sources. I welcome any feedback from you, and hope that you continue to enjoy Polare.

Polare is published in Australia by The Gender Centre Inc. which is funded by the Department of Community Services under the S.A.A.P. Program and supported by the N.S.W. Health Department through the AIDS and Infectious Diseases Branch. Polare provides a forum for discussion and debate on gender issues. Advertisers are advised that all advertising is their responsibility under the Trade Practices Act. Unsolicited contributions are welcome, though no guarantee is made by the Editor that they will be published, nor any discussion entered into. The editor reserves the right to edit such contributions without notification. Any submission which appears in Polare may be published on our internet site. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor, The Gender Centre Inc.I, the Department of Community Services or the N.S.W. Department of Health.