Intake Criteria
We encourage referral of TGDNB people who require any of the following services:
- Laser hair removal for persons assigned male at birth (provided at $50 per session at Monash Medical Centre)
- Voice therapy (provided at no cost by La Trobe University voice clinic)
- Endocrinology secondary consultation (where advice is sought if a client is already taking hormones)
- Mental health assessment prior to gender affirming surgery as per WPATH standards of care
- Financial support for gender affirmation masculinising chest surgery or feminising genital surgery
- Medical and mental health support for any client who experiences regret and/or may wish to de-transition / re‐transition.
We also accept referrals of clients who would like to see a mental health professional to:
- gain a deeper understanding of their gender, and
- explore available options to manage any dysphoria they may be experiencing.
For clients who only wish to commence hormone therapy we encourage referral to one of the clinics listed below that provide care under the informed consent protocol, unless they have complex needs or who would benefit from more comprehensive mental health assessment and support, particularly if they present with concerns beyond the scope of your usual practice.
This may include clients who currently present with:
- Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia) or severe mood disorders (including major depression and bipolar disorder)
- Trauma related disorders such as PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders (including Dissociative Identity Disorder)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cognitive impairment (including acquired brain injury, dementia and intellectual disability)
- Significant psychosocial factors (such as lack of support or unrealistic expectations), and
- Impaired or unknown capacity to give informed consent due to any of the above.
If you are unsure whether you should refer a client, we are able to provide secondary consultation.
Unfortunately, we are unable to manage your client’s mental health condition or crisis presentation, except as it is related to their gender incongruence. We are instead able to direct you to the most appropriate mental health service.