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Trans People Fact Sheet
I: RESOURCES: Health
The Transgender Child: A handbook for
families and professionals
A comprehensive 2008 US book published by Gender Spectrum Education and
Training that can also be borrowed from the Human Rights Commission’s library
by emailing library@hrc.co.nz
Families in TRANSition
www.ctys.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/familiesintransition.pdf
A comprehensive June 2008 Canadian resource for parents and families on
supporting trans children (PDF 28 MB)
Transgender Children: Resources
abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=3089992&page=1
Overseas resources collated by ABC News in conjunction with a 20/20
documentary about trans children and their families
I Think I Might Be Transgender, Now What Do
I Do?
www.changelingaspects.com/PDF/I%20think%20I%20might%20be%20transgender.pdf
A 2004 brochure by and for transgender youth, produced by Advocates for
Youth
Let’s Talk Trans: A resource for trans and questioning youth
www.vch.ca/transhealth/resources/library/tcpdocs/consumer/youth.pdf
A 2006 resource produced by Vancouver Coastal Health, Transcend
(Transgender Support and Education Society) and the Canadian Rainbow Health
Coalition
A Guide for Young Trans People in the UK
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_074258
A 2007 UK Department of Health resource
Transgender Student Information
www.ousa.org.nz/downloads/transgender_brochure.pdf
Brochure for trans students at Otago
University about changing name and sex details on many of the university’s
administrative records, that may be useful for people at other tertiary
institutions
Bending the Mould: An action kit for
transgender students
www.lambdalegal.org/publications/bending-the-mold/order-bending-the-mold.html
A US action kit developed by Lambda Legal and the National Youth Advocacy
Coalition and updated in 2008
21 Ways to be an Ally to Trans Youth
Workshop and discussion resource adapted from a USA document
Affirming Diversity
www.familyplanning.org.nz/resource_shop
Family Planning NZ’s practical guide for teachers and others discussing
gender identity and sexual orientation issues with young people
Safety in our Schools Action Kit
www.spinz.org.nz/file/downloads/pdf/file_209.pdf
Out There’s 2004 NZ action kit for schools on addressing sexual orientation
prejudice that includes some gender identity material
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges/Universities and
Student Resources
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/lgbtq-college-student-guide/
A
comprehensive guide created to help LGBTQ students
understand how many campuses are helping to make the college experience more
welcoming and supportive.