Michelle Sheppard

Media

  • Trans-bear-ant

    Tonight in The Woods, Big Bear Mark, Work-Experience Cub Robbie and Just James are joined by two very special guests to talk about life trans-acceptance an issues facing trans people today. First up is Nate, a trans man playing for the Melbourne Chargers inclusive rugby team, who shares his insights into trans-acceptance in the world of… Read more

  • Love Transformed

    Love Transformed – How does it feel when the person you love decides to change gender? Insight looks at the unique and dramatic challenge of changing gender within a relationship. We talk to people about being the partner or child or parent of someone who comes out as trans. How does this revelation transform their… Read more

  • USA: Being Trans in Small Town America

    There is arguably greater visibility now for Trans rights than ever before in our history. But does that make a difference if you are in a small town in mid-western USA? What is it like growing up feeling different in the American heartland where men are supposedly men? How difficult is it to make the… Read more

  • Trans Representation in Film

    As we acknowledge the theatrical release of Tom Hooper’s The Danish Girl, the team turn their attention to trans representation in film. Based on the groundbreaking novel by David Ebershoff, The Danish Girl chronicles the life of painter and transgender pioneer Lili Elbe as she comes to terms with her gender identity. From the critically… Read more

  • The Change Agenda

      Founded by Anna Millers & Elizabeth Murphy WHO WE ARE The Change Agenda was formed by two passionate individuals who saw a significant gap between conversation and the action required by organisations to drive real and positive change around Diversity and Inclusion. We are specialists in facilitating change for Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We… Read more

  • Trans community reacts to The Danish Girl

    There’s been much praise for Eddie Redmayne’s performance as trans pioneer Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl – one of the first trans women in history to undergo gender reassignment surgery. It’s also landed him yet another ‘Best Actor’ nomination at the Oscars next month. Michelle was one of three prominent Australian trans women who were… Read more