New research from Monash and Melbourne universities reveals the mental health of trans, non-binary and gender diverse Australians has drastically decreased over the last 20 years.

Reasons for the decline include discrimination, lack of inclusive services, and anti-trans rhetoric shown on the media.

Advocates are now calling the Federal government to step up and protect this sector.

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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Dr Karinna Saxby – Research Fellow from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, and

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 20 March 2025