Trans Language Guide

Hosts: Sophie (she/they), Elliott (he/him), Ro (they/them), and Ruth

Elliott, Ro, Ruth and Sophie chat about gender affirming language and how it affects trans and gender diverse people and communities.

The hosts give a quick guide on "do's and dont's", compliments, correct pronoun usage and common misconceptions about language surrounding our communities

🔗 If you'd like to listen back to the unedited episode - with the music - head to our On Demand website. And don't forget to follow our socials at Facebook and Instagram.

Timestamps and Links:

• 00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country
• 00:20 - Welcome to Tranzmission
• 01:35 - Trans 101: What is Trans?
• 06:04 - Trans 101: Cis Gender
• 09:44 - Trans Language Guide: Names and Pronouns
• 12:03 - Trans Language Guide: Terms and Introductions [LANGUAGE WARNING]
• 17:27 - Trans Language Guide: Common Mistakes
• 20:24 - Trans Language Guide: Clothing
• 24:42 - Trans Language Guide: Myths
• 26:10 - Radiothon!: Support 4zzz
• 28:27 - Trans Language Guide: We All Have Pronouns
• 31:32 - Trans Language Guide: Being an Ally, Misgendering, and Compliments
• 41:54 - 4ZZZ Hype
• 43:13 - Importance of Validating Language and 'The Elephant In The Room"
• 45:34 - Community News and Events
• 48:20 - Trans Language Guide: Ruth's Point - Personal Preference

Community News and Events Links

• Pink News: Puberty blockers trial can go ahead as court throws out challenge by Jack Wetherill
• QLD Only: Mr Joseph Kelly MP Sponsored Petition - 4618-26 Reinstate trans healthcare for trans kids
• Star Observer: Here’s How Tasmanians Can Access Redress Payments For Historic Homosexuality Convictions by Jacques Nieuwoudt

Support Services

• QLife - 1800 184 527
• QC LGBT Mental Health Services
• Open Doors Youth Services Inc.
• LifeLine - 13 11 14
• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
• How to Support Transgender & Gender-questioning Youth
• Transgender Map

Get Involved

• Trans Justice Project
• Meanjin Peoples Pride
• Parents of Trans Kids Speak Out
• Protect Trans Kids QLD

4ZZZ's community lives and creates on Turrbal, Yuggera, and Jagera land. Sovereignty was never ceded.

Produced and recorded by Tranzmission at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and audio and cover image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution via 4zzz Podcasts (@4zzzpodcasts) for Creative Broadcasters Limited.