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Resources

Our resources collection includes our briefings and policy reports, along with calls to action, public submissions, fact sheets, personal stories, and information about selected third party resources.
Third-Party Resources

“The Missing Voice Report: a thematic analysis and stories of ongoing medical interventions on intersex children in Australia”

A new report by Equality Australia in collaboration with InterAction, offering rare insight into the medical interventions currently being performed on intersex children in Australia, and the rationales driving these decisions.
1 Dec 2025
The Missing Voice: a thematic analysis and stories of ongoing medical interventions on intersex children in Australia
Briefings and Reports

Decision-making by Australian hospital multidisciplinary teams regarding treatment of children with innate variations of sex characteristics, 2018-2023

A review of materials released via freedom of information requests to major children’s hospitals in Australia by Dr Morgan Carpenter. This work was commissioned by Equality Australia.
1 Dec 2025
Decision-making by Australian hospital multidisciplinary teams regarding treatment of children with innate variations of sex characteristics, 2018-2023
Public Submissions

Submission on proposed General Treatment Plan for testosterone insufficiency determined in infancy

We're grateful for the opportunity to provide written feedback in response to a draft General Treatment Plan for the treatment of infants diagnosed with testosterone insufficiency.
30 Nov 2025
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News & Events

Our news and events collection includes our posts on current, recent and historic news and events. Find out about upcoming webinars and events here!
Speeches

Contested Stipulations

On Wednesday, 3rd December at La Trobe University, Dr Morgan Carpenter was welcomed to present a lecture to students and staff.
3 Dec 2025
Morgan Carpenter stands in front of a screen with his lecture title: "Contested Stipulations" Morgan is a middle aged, pale skinned man with brown/grey hair and facial hair. he wears a white tshirt with blue target for breast cancer graphic.
Events

The Missing Voice Report Launched!

Equality Australia today launched The Missing Voice, a groundbreaking report that shines a light on the medical interventions still being performed on intersex children in Australia.
3 Dec 2025
Text: The Missing Voice A thematic analysis and stories of ongoing medical interventions on intersex children in Australia
News

Victorian government introduces legislation to protect intersex children

Today, the Victorian Government took a historic step toward protecting the rights of children with innate variations of sex characteristics, introducing legislation that will prevent unnecessary medical interventions without the individual’s free and informed consent.
2 Dec 2025
Text: Victorian government introduces legislation to protect intersex children Image: Front of the Parliament of Victoria
Events

Invitation: special event with clinical psychologist Lih-Mei Liao, 26 Feb 2026

Join us at University of Sydney or online from 11am to 1pm AEDT on Thursday 26 February for a very special event with Dr Lih-Mei Liao. Lih-Mei is one of the world's top experts on psychosocial issues and mental health of people with innate variations of sex characteristics (also termed intersex variations or differences of sex development). The event will also feature responses from Velissa Aplin and Bonnie Hart, and be chaired by Associate Professor Morgan Carpenter.
27 Nov 2025
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Events

InterSpace Retreat 2025: A Collective Exhale

From Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November, Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) hosted the InterSpace Retreat at King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre, nestled in the spectacular Pennyroyal Valley of the Otway Ranges near the Great Ocean Road and Lorne. Surrounded by nature, the retreat offered a nurturing environment for reflection, connection, and celebration.
25 Nov 2025
A collage of photos from King Parrot Retreat centre in Pennyroyal, Victoria. Text reads: InterSpace: A soft place to land More than a retreat, InterSpace is a collective exhale. Come rest, heal, reconnect, and rise with community, InterSpace invites you to expand. To be seen, celebrated, and supported- just as you are. In a world full of noise, come find your InterSpace! Retreat 14- 16 November 2025, Pennyroyal, Victoria IPSA Intersex Peer Support Australia
Events

IPSA Turns 40: Celebrating Four Decades of Intersex Peer Support

On a joyful evening at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda, Melbourne (Naarm), Intersex Peer Support Australia (IPSA) celebrated its 40th birthday — marking four decades as the longest running intersex organisation in Australia, and possibly the world.
25 Nov 2025
Purple and yellow image with intersex flag origins, swirly yellow and purple rays with hearts and purple orchids. Text reads: 40 years of IPSA Intersex Peer Support Australia
News

Intersex Solidarity Day/ Intersex Day of Remembrance 2025: Honouring Community and the Inaugural Del Victus Memorial Award

Earlier this month, on November 8th- Intersex Solidarity Day and Intersex Day of Remembrance, our community gathered to celebrate the power of solidarity and to commemorate and remember those who have gone before.
20 Nov 2025
Photo of Del Victus. Del is pale skinned male with a yellow mohawk, ginger facial hair and eyebrow and nose piercings. They have a neck tattoo and are wearing a black jacket. They have blue eyes and are staring at camera. Text reads: "Pride is a protest."- Del Victus Celebrating Intersex Solidarity Day Commemorating Intersex Day of Remembrance November 8th, 2025 Awarding the inaugural Del Victus Memorial Award 2025
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