WELCOME TO THE GENDER CENTRE
SERVICES FOR THE TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSE COMMUNITY
The Gender Centre is the peak state-wide specialist multi- purpose service supporting the transgender, gender diverse and gender questioning community of NSW . We support the community at any stage of their transition (pre, mid, and post transition),our service has the necessary specialist skills, experience and capabilities to respond to the community providing specialist counselling and psychological services, outreach, support, case management, housing,(crisis & transitional) on site Allied Health Services Psychologists, Nutritionists and Speech pathologists and referrals to other service providers. The Gender Centre also undertakes advocacy work, resource development, stakeholder training and corporate education, and operates as a secondary needle & syringe program (NSP) outlet. The Gender Centre is committed to developing and providing these services and activities which enhance the ability of transgender and gender diverse people with gender issues to make informed choices. We specifically aim to provide a high quality service, which acknowledges human rights and ensures respect and confidentiality for all.
Listen to our Podcasts
Trigger Happy
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 COMING OUT podcast
Candy and James, counsellor and psychologist at the Gender Centre unpack the harmful effects of psychological triggers on trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. This episode focuses on 'coming out' and how to prepare, survive and thrive when letting family and friends in on one of the most important moments in a TGD person's life.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2 PASSING podcast
Candy and James, counsellor and psychologist at the Gender Centre unpack the harmful effects of psychological triggers on trans and gender diverse (TGD) people. This episode focuses on 'passing' and how to prepare, survive and thrive when faced with a word that doesn't always see us the way we want to be seen.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3 MEETING PEOPLE podcast out now
'Meeting people' can be one of the most stressful things transgender and gender diverse people ever experience. Will I be judged? Will people be hostile? How might I get through a job interview? Candy and James explore the anxiety trigger of meeting people and offer ways for Trans and Gender Diverse people to overcome them.
