Australian Transgender Support Association of Queensland Inc.
ABN 15 319 522 768
Support Association located in Brisbane Queensland Australia
The Australian Transgender Support Association of QLD (ATSAQ) was formed in 1990, to help, advise and assist the transgender community in Queensland. It is run by transgenders for transgenders and provides emotional/moral support for people with Gender identity Disorder (formally known as Gender Dysphoria) their families and friends.
We also educate and try to dispel misunderstanding and combat discrimination, which is still a common experience for transgender people in Australian society. We liaise with all forms of government to assist in better policy practices and medical professional's etc.
ATSAQ is a confidential, non-profit, unfunded organization, relying on donations and membership for fees. We provide support and information on all aspects of gender reassignment, for the general community and people who are experiencing difficulty with their gender identity.
We use the term transgender to remove the sexual connotations that can and have been associated with the term transsexual.
Membership is available to people who have changed their gender role or who intend to change their gender role in the near future and/or are in a recognized gender reassignment.
Membership
2009 Membership is $30.00 single, $50.00 per couple.
Membership includes a reduction of the luncheon costs and includes 12 issues of the Associations Newsletter 'The Update'.
In addition any donations of $2.00 or over are tax deductible.
Luncheons
The Australian Transgender Support Association of QLD (ATSAQ) holds its monthly luncheons on the last Saturday of each Month (except December). At these activities one can enjoy a lunch and a general get-together with mostly people who are or who have transitioned.
The luncheons are held in a friendly back yard outdoor home setting and have recently had over 30+ attending. Costs at 2008 are $15 for visitors which includes Lunch, and DIY tea and coffee. You are welcome to bring any nibbles as well and of course your own personal beverage.
Please make contact by the Wednesday before (i.e. 4 days prior) so that catering numbers can be arranged.
Contact
ATSAQ can be contacted on -
Phone: +61 7 3843 5024 (8am - 6pm)
Email: trans.atsa@bigpond.com
PO Box 212
NEW FARM QLD 4005
Australia
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