This report presents the views and experiences of 20 trans and gender diverse children and young people from Western Australia. These individuals aged 11 to 18, expressed their views to the Commissioner in 2022. The report also includes relevant findings from the Commissioner’s Speaking Out Survey 2021 (SOS21) for students who selected ‘in another way’ (rather than male or female), as well as data from the Girls’ Wellbeing Survey 2022.

This project highlights the perspective of trans and gender diverse children and young people. It focuses on their experiences in accessing support for their emotional wellbeing and their sense of safety, belonging and support within their families, schools and their communities.

Based on these experiences, the Commissioner has identified a range of actions to be undertaken to improve the wellbeing, experiences and outcomes for trans and gender diverse children and young people.