Transgender Services

This condition is treated in the Sexual Health clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

This condition is treated in the Sexual Health Services Tasmania clinic.

This is a multidisciplinary service providing gender affirming medical care in a framework as per the Australian Standards of Care.

• This clinic is for people 17 years and older
• For children under 17 years please refer to the Tasmanian Gender Service

Referral is desirable and should include:

• detail of the reason for referral
• relevant current medical history including mental health comorbidities
• relevant current and past medications
• allergies
• demographic information

Tests

Nil

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Sexual Health Services Tasmania clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

The Australian Standards of Care provides comprehensive advice.

Particularly use respectful and affirming language. Fears of experiencing stigma and discrimination by health professionals can be a barrier to people seeking care.

Please consider assessing for, and providing, a Mental Health Plan with referral to appropriate clinicians

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Transgender Services - Statewide Sexual Health Service (for people from 17 years to adults)

Tasmanian Gender Service (for children and young people up to 18 years) (gender dysphoria / gender diversity)

Availability

North

Clinic 34 
Phone: 03 6777 1371
Fax: 03 6777 5101

North West

Clinic 23
Phone: 03 6777 1371
Fax: 03 6777 5101

South

Clinic 60
Phone: 03 6166 2672
Fax: 03 6173 0322