A brilliant lecture by Dr @stellaomalley3 at the @CASCltd conference in Adelaide this weekend. Stella combined a bird’s-eye view of parental disempowerment with practical advice on how parents can reclaim their voice and support their children. She addressed the pernicious overstepping of teachers who socially transition children behind their parents’ backs, undermining the very people responsible for their care. She also gave a fascinating breakdown of the evidence (or lack thereof) underpinning medical gender treatments, highlighting just how flimsy it is and the inadequate follow-up of study participants. Stella highlighted the distinction between self-reported satisfaction and broader measures of wellbeing. Someone may report being happy with their transition, while outcomes such as stable housing, sustained relationships and employment can tell a more troubling story. One particularly confronting point was that, as evidence emerged of poor long-term outcomes for adults who had medically transitioned, the focus shifted towards transitioning children. Congratulations @Jilliantweeting on winning the CASC White Mouse Award for bravery this year. Well and truly deserved ❤️

Great to join Peta Credlin on @SkyNewsAust to discuss @rachelbaxendale’s exclusive interview with Genspect Executive Director, Dr @stellaomalley3, who has observed the culture of fear in Australia when it comes to discussing gender medicine. It’s not just that medical regulators like @Ahpra appear to be lock step with trans activist lobby group ACON. Across the country, laws banning conversion practices include ‘gender identity’, effectively legislating the ‘affirmation model’. We need law reform so parents and doctors can support children experiencing gender distress without fear of prosecution. I’m looking forward to hearing Dr O’Malley speak in Adelaide this October! 🔗 theaustralian.com.au/nation/…