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Trans in the Pandemic

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As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was increasingly felt in Australia from late March 2020, we developed a survey to explore and understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trans community, with the intent to share the research findings as widely as possible and draw attention to priority issues. This project demonstrates that many trans community members have struggled significantly with job loss and financial strain, disruptions to their healthcare, social isolation from their support networks, and loss of usual coping strategies. Importantly, in the face of adversity, the community has shown tremendous resilience in seeking support and self-care, and in finding new and innovative ways to connect with and support one another.

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Suggested Citation: Zwickl S, Wong AFQ, Ginger A, Eshin K, Cook T, Leemaqz SY, Dowers E, Angus LM, Ruggles T, Zajac JD & Cheung AS. Trans in the pandemic: stories of struggle and resilience in the Australian trans community. Melbourne: Trans Health Research Group, Department of Medicine (Austin Health), University of Melbourne, 2022.

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You can access the report either in full colour with accompanying photography and graphics, or as the plain text version. The full report features alternative text for all images and graphics.

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