Protect Trans Youth rally, January 9, Adelaide

Trans children, and people, shouldn’t be used as political props.

A war is being manufactured online, on our streets and in policy around the world. It’s characterised by fearmongering, disinformation and dehumanisation.

Running Rock Camps through Girls Rock! Adelaide has humbled and taught me so much about trans justice and trans joy. Our camps and events are seen as a safe space by many, and we’re very proud of that.

I’m always impressed by the creativity and courage of our transgender campers and volunteers but, as said in the speeches at yesterday’s rally, their lives shouldn’t be defined by this.

Let doctors and health professionals make decisions about healthcare, alongside the families it affects, free from political intervention.

Stand against dehumanisation, and up for people who don’t fit traditional norms.