TRANSform Study

Participants first complete the enrolment survey, where they provide their email address which is then used to keep in touch with them for two key purposes: 

Invitations to participate in TRANSform sub-studies.

Each year TRANSform involves 2-3 sub-studies on priority research topics, and participants may be invited to participate in these via email. All these sub-surveys are voluntary – if people do not want to participate, they can just ignore the email. 

TRANSform research updates.

Each year participants are also sent 2-3 research update emails to keep them informed of the progress of the research including any publications and media coverage. This allows participants to see the outcomes of the time and energy they give to the project.

More detailed information about the TRANSform design and impact can be found in this blog post. To learn more about the current direction of TRANSform, view the 2024 Trans Mental Health webinar here.

Participants can opt out of TRANSform at any time, no questions asked.

Participants

We are recruiting individuals aged 16 years and above who have a gender that is different from what was presumed for them at birth, including trans men, trans women, non-binary people, and people with a cultural gender identity, such as Sistergirls and Brotherboys. 

All participants will go into a draw to win one of 50 x $100 Giftpay vouchers each year, that can be redeemed at a variety of stores and services.

Aims

The purpose of TRANSform is to provide robust, accurate, relevant, and current information about the Australian trans and gender-diverse community. We work to share TRANSform research widely, with the aim to have a real-world impact and improve the lives of trans and gender-diverse people. This involves peer-reviewed publications, media engagement, and presentations at national and international training sessions, seminars, and conferences to a broad range of audiences including healthcare professionals and government representatives.

As a trans-led project, TRANSform also raises the profile of community-led research and provides opportunities for trans researchers.

Collaborations

We invite collaborating researchers who may seek to analyse existing data or to perform a new sub-study/survey as part of TRANSform to express interest via the Collaborate link. Expression of interest forms will be initially submitted to Sav Zwickl then reviewed by the investigative team to assess scientific validity and appropriateness of data use. All projects must directly contribute to improving the health or well-being of the community or contribute to the education or training of a trans researcher. Investigators will provide written feedback and subsequent ethical approval will need to be obtained.

Join study now or collaborate with us.

Help Promote TRANSform!

Above, you can download a TRANSform poster which is A3 size (297mm by 420mm), and a TRANSform flyer which is A6 size (105mm by 148mm). Ensure that you print these in the intended sizes for optimal results. The layouts with crop marks use a bleed of 3mm.

TRANSform social media tiles are available for Facebook and Instagram platforms. You can download all tiles above, along with a PDF which features the text that should accompany all posts.