Polare 20

Issued August 1997

(The Gender Centre advise that this edition of Polare is not current and as such certain content, including but not limited to persons, contact details and dates may not apply. Where legal authority or medical related matters are cited, responsibility lies with the reader to obtain the most current relevant legal authority and/or medical publication.)

President's Report

The challenging year at the Gender Centre, new staff appointments and the Management Committee's involvement, by Kym Kovan.

Anti-Violence Project

Following a number of complaints of verbal, physical and sexual abuse, the Gender Centre is setting up Police Liaison Officer contacts.

Fitness & Nutrition

A Level 2 Fitness Leader guides us to good nutrition and good health, by Carolyn Layt.

Transitioning On The Job

Comprehensive article about different approaches to transition in a corporate job, by Keith Rogers, Chrysalis Volume 2 No. 4, Winter 1996-1997.

What Are You?

Are the categories man and woman so obviously clear that they need no further explanation?, by William O. Beeman, Baltimore Morning Sun, Sunday March 17 1996.

Health Report

Reassignment Surgery: Extract from Dr. Peter Haertsch's Patient Information Booklet

My Story

Some Thoughts on Transition, by Leigh

A Testimonial From the Partner of an F.T.M.

The story of an F.T.M. through the eyes of his partner, inspired by love, pride and determination, Author Unknown

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