For some in our community whose gender identity doesn’t align with their body, it can be frustrating to seek services or procedures in a fragmented and costly system. An application has been made to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) to have gender-affirming surgeries added to Medicare, which aims to reduce confusion and out-of-pocket costs for patients. The president of the Australian Association of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Associate Professor Nicola Dean, discusses the current process in Australia for those seeking solutions to gender-affirming surgery, including referral options. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

AusPATH (Australian Professional Association for Trans Health)
https://auspath.org.au/

ACON
https://www.acon.org.au/

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons 
www.plasticsurgery.org.au

For some in our community whose gender identity doesn’t align with their body, it can be frustrating to seek services or procedures in a fragmented and costly system. An application has been made to the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) to have gender-affirming surgeries added to Medicare, which aims to reduce confusion and out-of-pocket costs for patients. The president of the Australian Association of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Associate Professor Nicola Dean, discusses the current process in Australia for those seeking solutions to gender-affirming surgery, including referral options. 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
AusPATH (Australian Professional Association for Trans Health) <a href="https://auspath.org.au/">https://auspath.org.au/</a> 
ACON <a href="https://www.acon.org.au/">https://www.acon.org.au/</a> 
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons  <a href="http://www.plasticsurgery.org.au">www.plasticsurgery.org.au</a>

The Plastic Surgeon & I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure. This curated series features qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons debunking myths and answering some of the most frequently asked questions in a language that is easily understood. The Plastic Surgeon and I seeks to be a source of truth in a time of misinformation. 

The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) represents the majority of Specialist Plastic Surgeons in Australia, both reconstructive and cosmetic. ASPS main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty, and our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians.

To find out more www.plasticsurgery.org.au

The Plastic Surgeon &amp; I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure. This curated series features qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeons debunking myths and answering some of the most frequently asked questions in a language that is easily understood. The Plastic Surgeon and I seeks to be a source of truth in a time of misinformation. 
The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) represents the majority of Specialist Plastic Surgeons in Australia, both reconstructive and cosmetic. ASPS main role is to protect the integrity of plastic surgery as a specialty, and our mission is to provide the highest quality plastic surgery care to all Australians.
To find out more <a href="http://www.plasticsurgery.org.au">www.plasticsurgery.org.au</a>

The Plastic Surgeon & I is a podcast series for anyone who’s considering having plastic surgery, and for those who may be supporting someone who will require a procedure.

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