My Name is Evie Ryder I have been working with the LGBT community for the last 7 years, after completing her Bachelor of Social Work at JCU Cairns in 2007. I have worked as a Manger for Queensland AIDS Council.
I deliver presentations on transgender issues and trans-phobia at conferences at both statewide and nationally, including:
I have also done the following media interviews:
· Queer radio interview, Transgender Day of Remembrance
· ABC Radio, Mental Health
· Star Observer (staff writer)
Having lived as a trans woman for the past 10 years, I underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) in Thailand. I am founding member of the Lesbian Health Action Group, and a current member of Many Genders One Voice; a trans and gender diverse action group promoting healthy communities. I also enjoy holding skateboarding classes for LGBT people.
Evie has exhibited pro-trans photography in collaboration with Transforming Pixels, which has received national and international exposure.
A short film about my SRS experience screened at the Brisbane and Melbourne Queer Film Festivals. I am is very passionate about trans healthcare and improving acceptance within the community.
I deliver presentations on transgender issues and trans-phobia at conferences at both statewide and nationally, including:
- Health in Differences 2010
- Queensland Clinician's Meeting 2011
- Queensland Transgender, Sistergirl, and Gender Diverse Conference 2012
I have also done the following media interviews:
· Queer radio interview, Transgender Day of Remembrance
· ABC Radio, Mental Health
· Star Observer (staff writer)
Having lived as a trans woman for the past 10 years, I underwent Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) in Thailand. I am founding member of the Lesbian Health Action Group, and a current member of Many Genders One Voice; a trans and gender diverse action group promoting healthy communities. I also enjoy holding skateboarding classes for LGBT people.
Evie has exhibited pro-trans photography in collaboration with Transforming Pixels, which has received national and international exposure.
A short film about my SRS experience screened at the Brisbane and Melbourne Queer Film Festivals. I am is very passionate about trans healthcare and improving acceptance within the community.
