Studies into the welfare of older trans Australians are few and far between, but the little research there is shows a range of barriers and obstacles that are highly impactful on their lives.
Some of the issues facing older Australian trans people include:
depression
anxiety
fear
social discrimination
social isolation, including lack of community groups
employment and workplace discrimination resulting in financial disadvantage
discrimination in relation to housing
There is an absolute fear for many older trans people of entering residential aged care, where they find themselves facing:
documentation issues
staff lacking education regarding health and physical needs
binary segregation of male and female and gender-exclusive activities that can leave trans people feeling ostracised
limited access to social groups of like-minded individuals.
Find out all about how to be a trans ally at the Rainbow Hub, a volunteer group supported by COTA SA.
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