Category: trans
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This Is Her Life
Finding the woman within – Michelle Sheppard In this episode of <<This Is Her Life>>, we hear the raw and real story of Michelle Sheppard. Michelle has traversed the world of transitioning as all trans women do. Loving parent/ intelligent/ trans/ beautiful/ true to self. Just some of the words…
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One woman’s experience of transitioning with young kids
Working out who you are once you become a parent can be challenging – but imagine trying to work out who you are as a person while grappling with your gender identity at the same time. That’s what Michelle Sheppard went through when she came out as transgender. In a world that…
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“You’re Dad but you’re a girl”
Transitioning as a transparent. Melbourne mum Michelle Sheppard speaks openly about the highs and lows of her gender transition, what she’s learned, and how her daughters have been invaluable in helping her through Offspring Magazine is Australia’s largest gloss & digital parenting magazine with more than 270,000 readers “You’re Dad…
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“Happy Trans Awareness Week”
Transgender Awareness Week 2021 I use that blog title with sarcasm because when it comes to Transgender Awareness Week there is nothing “happy” about it. I have woken up to private messages from people this week who I personally know who do see themselves as allies, and truly they are…
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We are All Aboard, with Michelle Sheppard
Michelle Sheppard knows more than most the challenges some people in our diverse communities may face. She spoke to us about the importance of diversity and inclusion and our All Aboard program. As the proud operators of the world’s largest tram network, Yarra Trams values the representation of people from…
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Trans Model And Partner Announce Pregnancy
International News Star Observer JournalistsJune 1, 2020 Image: Photo from Instagram (@dannasultana) There is nothing more beautiful than bringing a child into the world, even more so for a couple who have experienced hurdles getting there. This has been more challenging for Danna Saltana and husband Esteban Landrau, whom both happen to be trans. Mr Landrau is eight months pregnant with…
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TRANS P.O.V. (TRANSGENDER POINT OF VIEW)
Subscribe to the podcast / Add to iTunes Presented by Michelle “Mama Mish” Sheppard & Anastasia LeEmail transpov@joy.org.au Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point Of View) A transgender talk show to discuss trans issues from the point of view of trans and non-trans supports. Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point of View) | Trans P.O.V. (Transgender Point…
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QUEER ISLAND DISCS
Michelle Sheppard is the latest member of our community off to the Queer Island. Momma Mish is well know for her work as a trans advocate in Australia for many years, but through 8 songs she took us back and told the story that got her to the place where…
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Fitted for Work – improving career opportunities for transgender women
Fitted for Work – improving career opportunities for transgender women by Editor | 4 Apr 2019 Print Mail In a partnership with not-for-profit organisation, Fitted for Work, the Victorian Government is expanding job opportunities for transgender women. Transgender people face multiple barriers to participation in employment and may also face difficulties gaining recognition for their…
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Victorian government announces funding to help trans women overcome employment barriers
The Victorian government has announced $227,000 in funding for a pilot program to help transgender women and gender diverse jobseekers overcome barriers to employment. Fitted for Work, a non-profit organisation which helps women with presentation, resumes and interview skills, will use the funding to establish its pilot Transgender Women Program.…
