Please note this service does not provide crisis support, see crisis services at the bottom of this page.
This service is for anyone living in Country SA but will be the most beneficial for:
Are you transgender, gender diverse, or gender questioning?
We can provide:
Do you support people who identify as trans, gender diverse or are questioning their gender?
We support professionals and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds during our Out of Hours service or via professional development opportunities.
We can tailor support to your needs,
for example if you:
We are able to provide a wellbeing check for any trans, gender diverse, or gender questioning person living in rural SA.
A trans, gender diverse, or gender questioning person may request to receive a call from a peer worker to check in and see how they are doing and follow up calls may also be organised as needed during the initial conversation.
A professional or another person supporting a trans, gender diverse, or gender questioning person may request a wellbeing check with the consent of the person being called.
We will require a name, phone number, and a confirmation of consent. Gender Connect Country SA will call the client between 5pm and 6pm or during service hours.
*Please let us know if the person receiving the call does not want us to leave a voice message should they not answer.
To organise a wellbeing check fill out the following form:
If you or another person are experiencing a mental health emergency:
Alternative Non-Crisis ‘Out of Hours’ Services
If you or another person are seeking alternative ‘out of hours’ phone support services contact:
In order to continue to provide a quality service, we strongly encourage you to complete our feedback form. The form will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
Gender Affirming Hormone Treatments: Testosterone
Gender Affirming Hormone Treatments: Oestrogen
Creating a Group for Trans and Gender Diverse People
Self-care for Trans and Gender Diverse Individuals
Coping with Gender Dyphoria: A Quick Workbook
Being Transgender And Getting Support Easy English Guide
Referral Pathways for Trans and Gender Diverse Care
Health Workers Guide to Trans and Gender Health
This service is funded by Country SA Primary Health Network.
If you would like to see if you live or work within the Country SA Primary Health Network service area, please visit the Primary Health Network website here
This newsletter will provide updates and resources for those who support or identify as trans, gender diverse and gender questioning.