Gender identity

This network is a professional development network hosted by MHPN and MindOut, the mental health and suicide prevention program of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia. The network is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and improving mental health outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people via a series of online webinars focusing on best practices for working with LGBTIQ+ individuals in mental health and suicide prevention settings.

This network connects multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and students that are working in trans and gender diverse healthcare fields. Practitioners from a broad range of disciplines are welcome, including mental health, allied health, community services, and lived experience informed practice. The Network provides a safe, collaborative space for peer support, case discussion, reflective practice, and professional development, while aiming to enhance clinical competence, integrated care, referral pathways, resource exchange, and family, and carer support. By sharing resources and mentoring, this Network also aims to enhance workforce capability, increase access and equity, and foster evidence-based, multidisciplinary trans health services.Join the network to be added to the mailing list and receive invitations to future meetings.Save the Dates:Please mark your calendar with the FY26-27 meeting dates, held from 6-8pm (VIC time).Friday 3 July 2026 | Trans Space 3rd Birthday & MHPN Network LaunchFriday 6 November 2026Friday 5 February 2027Friday 7 May 2027Network Coordinator:Lee Taube (they/them) is a gender-queer trans masculine psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) people and their families. Lee is the founder and director of Trans Space, and has authored peer-reviewed papers about the unique strengths of trans people, which guides their approach.

This network is a dedicated space for WA-based multidisciplinary and mental health professionals to connect and collaborate. Our mission is to foster a community centered around shared interests in neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, and neuroaffirmative practice. Through our network, members can engage in rich discussions, gain insights from guest presentations, and participate in peer support and panel discussions. We aim to provide a platform for continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring our practices are inclusive and supportive. Network meetings are held quarterly, offering opportunities to: Connect with like-minded professionals, Share knowledge and experiences, Explore new research in neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and Support each other through professional challenges.

This is a network for mental health professionals working with gender diverse clients. Network meetings consist of guest presentations, case study discussions and peer support. This network aims to meet quarterly.