Tony Briffa writes on “Disorders of Sex Development”
I’ve been intending to provide my thoughts on the issue of the use of the term “Disorders of Sex Development” (“DSD”), and here they are.
For an introduction to data collection issues, see our page on including intersex in forms and our page on researching intersex populations
I’ve been intending to provide my thoughts on the issue of the use of the term “Disorders of Sex Development” (“DSD”), and here they are.
A briefing on working, Australian and international definitions of intersex.
After fielding a few phone calls it is clear that many people can’t grasp our position in opposing the creation of a third sex while supporting X sex descriptors on birth certificates and passports.
Our response to publication of the federal guidelines on recognition of sex and gender.
This paper was updated in September 2013, with a new final “impact” section that reflects the discontinuation of “SGD” and “DSG” terminology by the National LGBTI Health Alliance and many other organisations. We recommend browsing the Videos, Audio and Personal Stories sections of this website to gain familiarity with the diversity of intersex identities, genders,…
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How can you act as an ally to intersex people? This page contains introductory information and video resources.
Guidance on including people born with variations of sex characteristics in forms and other forms of data collection.
Guidance on including people with innate variations of sex characteristics in research studies and surveys.
According to two regional newspapers, Glenda Graban of Picton, NSW, has persuaded the NSW Health Department to change the name of the NSW Birth Defect Register to something kinder and more humane. Great work, Glenda! It is reported that NSW Minister for Health John Della Bosca has agreed in principle to the change of name,…
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