What is Gender Affirming Care?

Gender-affirming care refers to a range of medical, psychological, and social practices designed to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity. At Inner North, we are proud to respect all patient’s gender identity and provide supportive and appropriate care. Here are some ways we do this.

Medical care

We ensure that all general health services are inclusive and respectful of each patient’s gender identity, including necessary screenings and preventive care.

Psychological Support

At our Mind and Movement Clinic, we offer mental health support through psychologists who have specific training and special interests in gender issues.

Social Support

Inner North is a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment. We advocate for inclusive practices amongst our GPs as well as in broader settings such as workplaces and educational institutions.

Respect and Affirmation

Let us know your pronouns - we respect and use each patient’s chosen pronouns in all interactions.

Resources

Support

  • WIRE (providing support to all women, non-binary and gender diverse people) - 1300 134 130

  • Qlife (peer support for anyone wanting to talk about gender, sexuality and bodies) - 1800 184 527

  • Rainbow Sexual, Domestic, and Family Violence Helpline - 1800 497 212

  • Rainbow door (a free specialist helpline for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, BrotherBoys, SisterGirls) - 1800 729 367

  • Beyond Blue (support for depression, anxiety) - 1300 224 636