Polare 67

Issued April 2006

(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.)

Elizabeth's Report

Includes news on the Gender Centre accreditation process, changes to Polare production, and the transgender film Trans-America, by Elizabeth Riley.

Editorial

Editorial for Polare edition 67 including information on transgender comic, Venus Envy, and upcoming events at the centre, by Katherine Cummings.

Community Support Report

Report from Community Support Worker, Sean Taylor advising of upcoming events at the Gender Centre, by Sean Taylor.

Transforming New York Homeless Services

New York City's new policy that asigns homeless transgender clients to city shelters according to gender identity, by Abby Aguirre.

Counsellor's Column

Gaye Stubbs introduces herself in her first article in Polare as Gender Centre Counsellor, by Gaye Stubbs.

Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers, who's life is it anyway is an edited version of Robert Haaland's article which looks at the medical professionals, the gatekeepers, whom prescribe testosterone to transsexuals, by Robert Haaland.

Reviewing Silicone Implants

Review of silicone breast implants and a look at problems that can occur with slow leaking implants, by Tracie O'Keefe.

Trans Web Comics

Laura Seabrook takes a look at the emergence of trans comics on the web, by Laura Seabrook.

Abuse & Mistreatment in Western Australia

Abuse and mistreatment against transsexual people in the Western Australian health system, by Karin Gottschalk.

Prohibition & Hepatitis C Related Discrimination

Prohibition's effects are far-reaching and have unwanted and unanticipated consequences for those unfortunate enough to be affected by hepatitis C, by Max Hopwood and Carla Treloar.

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