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Options and realities for trans and gender diverse young people receiving care in Australia's mental health system: findings from Trans Pathways

Trans and gender diverse young people experience mental health difficulties self-harm and suicidality at markedly higher rates than the general popul…

Transforming Families

We want to better understand the relationship between parents/carers and their children who identify as trans or gender diverse with the aim of impro…

Game aims to alleviate depression for trans youth

A digital game adapted by researchers is set to deliver engaging, accessible help to prevent depression for trans and gender diverse young people.

Join the Youth Mental Health LGBTQ+ reference group

The Youth Mental Health team is looking for a diverse group of young people to help inform research into mental health in LGBTIQ+ young people.

My child is trans – how do I support them?

Raising a child in one gender and then having them identify as another at any stage in their life can be difficult for a parent to understand and is…

Trans Pathways researcher recognised as one of Australia’s Tomorrow Makers

Youth mental health researcher Penelope Strauss has been named an AMP Tomorrow Maker – the first researcher from The Kids Research Institute Australi…

Trans Pathways provides evidence base to improve mental health of Trans Youth

A ground-breaking survey by The Kids researchers has become the new reference point to guide policy change and educate health providers to better sup…

Trans Pathways breaks down barriers for Trans Youth

When Trans Pathways ambassador Drew, 17, came out as trans three years ago, the biggest hurdle for him was the availability of services and the time…

Trans young people at high risk of depression and suicide

Trans Pathways is the largest ever survey conducted into the mental health of trans young people in Australia.