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Funding surgery and hormones for trans people can save Medicare millions: new research

Until now, we haven’t had research that tracks how accessing hormones or surgeries affects how much trans people use mental health services and...

11.02.2026 60

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Karinna Saxby

Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it

A modest increase in health funding is all that’s needed to save lives. That’s a big impact for the price of a fancy coffee.

06.07.2025 9

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Karinna Saxby

The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care. Here’s what that means

‘Inclusive, culturally safe’ care for LGBTQIA patients means more than just rainbow posters in the waiting room.

22.04.2025 10

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Karinna Saxby

We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried

The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is suffering and getting worse.

13.03.2025 10

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Karinna Saxby