Trans Day of Visibility

Today is Trans Day of Visibility

This day was started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009 as a response to the lack of recognition of trans people. It is a day to acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community.

Visibility is important for gender-diverse people to feel proud about their identity and to be accepted in community.

48.1% of transgender and gender-diverse people aged 14 to 25 reported that they had attempted suicide in their lifetime (LGBTIQ+ Heath Australia 2021 study).

Jessie Williams once said - "Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not a pie."

At Uniting Country SA, we aim to raise the visibility of gender-diverse people in the community. We welcome everyone exactly as they are.

#transgender #UnitingCountrySA

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Providing services in regional South Australia
Domestic & Family Violence

Uniting Country SA's Domestic Violence services provide support to people in regional South Australia who are dealing with domestic and family violence in their lives.
Escaping Violence Payment

Money worries should not stop you from leaving a violent partner. The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners.
Our Mission and Values

Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social services and community organisation operating in country South Australia. We are the local experts, trying to make a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.
Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

Uniting Country Housing is a community housing provider with a number of properties across the region for eligible clients. Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.
Whyalla
Port Augusta
Main Office Port Pirie
Homelessness Services

The Yorke and Mid North and Coober Pedy Generic Homelessness Services provides support and housing / accommodation options for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia. Families, single adults, youth and couples can access support from the service