Tag: gender dysphoria
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Reflections from the CASC Conference: Day Two in Adelaide
The second day of the Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care (CASC) Gender Healthcare Summit opened early in Adelaide under the theme Courageous Conversations, Better Care. The programme examined clinical assessment, adolescent development, medical outcomes, health data and the legal responsibilities involved in treating children and young people experiencing gender-related distress. The CASC convenor set the…
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Musings from the CASC Conference: Day One in Adelaide
My trip to Adelaide for the Coalition Advancing Scientific Care (CASC) 2026 conference began with a little time to myself before the dinner. It was raining, but it was that gentle spring rain that makes a walk enjoyable rather than miserable. With the evening not starting until after 6 pm, I decided to walk from…
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Gender Dysphoria in Children: Where Australia Stands Before the NHMRC Review
A national situationer before NHMRC interim advice on puberty suppression Australia is approaching an important point in the national debate about the clinical treatment of children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria. In January 2025, the Australian Government asked the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to develop new national clinical practice guidelines for the…