We welcome new federal guidelines on sex and gender recognition
Our response to publication of the federal guidelines on recognition of sex and gender.
Data collection (page 3 of 3)
For an introduction to data collection issues, see our page on including intersex in forms and our page on researching intersex populations
“Sex and Gender Diverse” discussion paper on terminology
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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Intersex for allies
How can you act as an ally to intersex people? This page contains introductory information and video resources.
Forms and data collection
Guidance on including people born with variations of sex characteristics in forms and other forms of data collection.
Researching intersex populations
Guidance on including people with innate variations of sex characteristics in research studies and surveys.
NSW Government promises to change name of NSW Birth Defects Register
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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