This morning the Doc was reading her book - And The Band Played On by Randy Shilts. It's about the emergence of the Aids epidemic in America and the terrible negligence of the Reagan administration. So we are lying in bed, she's reading, I'm surfing and she says "What did the Moody Blues sing? It … Continue reading Knights in White Satin and a New Year
Time For A Fun Fitness Post!
Hallo! It's tricky fitting in the fitness around this time of year isn't it? You're often in some sort of diabeticish coma from all the peppermint bark. But you can fit some in, and you're gonna feel heaps better if you do. Yup. Because I recently had surgery I didn't do anything except walk for … Continue reading Time For A Fun Fitness Post!
Transarama
Well I hope my blog is not getting too transarama for you. If so then stroll on by and I'll try to write something funny where trans people arn't being murdered and stuff next week. But, this stuff is important and you should read it because you will learn things and think about things. Yup. … Continue reading Transarama
End of year stuff and Public Health and All That…
Hallo Peaches, Well that year went fast didn't it?! It's totally flown by and I've learnt so much I am possibly going to pop with all the knowledge in my head. I'm off to do Public Health for the next couple of years, now that I've got a year of communications under my belt. I … Continue reading End of year stuff and Public Health and All That…
Treadmill Shamoz…
Hallo Peaches, I'm going to write a post about treadmills. I know! I don't really ever get on a treadmill these days as I graduated to loving running outdoors, but gawd I still have a fondness towards them. I learnt to run on a treadmill, and was so attached to my particular favourite at the … Continue reading Treadmill Shamoz…
Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth
"According to the CDC, black mothers in the U.S. die at three to four times the rate of white mothers, one of the widest of all racial disparities in women's health." It's a similar story the world over and it's not okay READ THIS "I see inequity wherever it exists, call it by name, and … Continue reading Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth
Trans Teens in the Top End
Latest blog from Dr Fiona Bisshop. This clinic saves lives, legit. Amazing peeps working there, also excellent news from the family court for transgender teens. I totes had a little sob when that happened, it is going to make a massive difference to a lot of peoples lives. #supporttransyouth #standupspeakout #transhealth #transisbeautiful
Last week was a big week for young trans people in Australia.
On Thursday the Family Court of Australia handed down their decision in an appeal that sought to have hormone treatment taken out of the court’s jurisdiction. The case has been referred to as “re Kelvin”. The court decided in favour of the appellants, and there is now no longer a requirement for the court to approve stage 2 (hormone) treatment. Actually Australia was the only country in the world where this strange situation existed, but now finally the decision regarding if and when to start hormones can be made by the treating doctors, without the lengthy and expensive court process to get there.
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As many readers of this blog will know, I dedicate a large proportion of my working day in Brisbane to seeing transgender people, and often young trans teens, for…
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Transgender Day of Rememberence
The big spunky boy wrote this. I don't need to say anything else ❤️ Today is Trans Day of Rememberence. I remember not being able to breathe every time I heard "she" I remember wondering if my friends would still like me if they actually knew who I was. I remember being riddled with anxiety … Continue reading Transgender Day of Rememberence
We Will Never Be Silenced
I flew under the radar for the last few months. I withdrew, I was anxious, often angry and at a loss at what to do. So I deleted everybody from my personal facebook page and stopped reading the news. I found that I just wasn't coping with the stuff I was reading, and the massive … Continue reading We Will Never Be Silenced
Taking Stock…
Making: A baby! Joking! I'm making a cosy gorgeous home, there is Indian music playing, Indian cooking happening, watering of gardens, smoothie making and I'm still in my PJ's at 5.25pm. I recommend it. Cooking: Right now I am cooking this. I'm a massive fan of all things Indian. This is delicious, there are a few steps … Continue reading Taking Stock…
Walking for Health and Pink Cheeks!
Hallo! I'm going to write a post about walking!!! I know! I'm a runner, I don't do walking, but I totes rate it for people who want to get a bit fitter and want the pink cheeks. Walking is good (except for when it's me, on a hike in Tasmania, then it is the slapped … Continue reading Walking for Health and Pink Cheeks!
Hallo Peaches!
I've been a bit lazy with my blog this year, but there has been the odd good post. I thought it was time for an update on life. I have completed one year at uni!!! I know! Where did the year go? I still think it was one of my most genius plans, I've learned … Continue reading Hallo Peaches!
Improving Global Health
I came across this today and you might be interested. Sigma Theta Tau International (SSTI) is a Nursing organisation based in America but it is also a global organisation. They run education programmes, give scholarships, provide leadership programmes amongst other things. They also run an initiative called GAPFON. I'm not keen on anything with gap in … Continue reading Improving Global Health
Why Darwin is So Great
So, after cracking the shits for most of the last week about the platform for total hate that Facebook has become, I left Facebook and the State! Actually, I'm only here for 4 nights but gawd it came at a great time. I am so much happier now! Aboriginal dance at Midil Sunset Markets Darwin!!! I … Continue reading Why Darwin is So Great
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