Tag: lgbt
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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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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 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.…
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The REAL Big Hug
In 2018, LGBTIQ Victorians and their allies were invited to a celebration of our strengths and our allies that helped us get through the Marriage Equality Postal Vote. We celebrated our allies in the broader community and looked at what we can do to be even better allies to each…
