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Multi-disciplinary care
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Multi-disciplinary care
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Compassionate, Informed Care You Can Trust
When it comes to your health, you deserve care that sees you, supports you, and understands your needs. Our team brings together clinical experience and research expertise to help you make confident, informed decisions—because your health matters, and so does your journey.
Specialists in Trans and Gender-Affirming Healthcare
We’re a team of healthcare professionals with deep experience in trans and gender-diverse care. Many of us have worked in this space for years, both in clinics and in research, and we’re committed to providing advice, support, and care that’s respectful, evidence-based, and truly person-centred.
Whether you're exploring your options, supporting someone you care about, or looking for guidance from professionals who get it—we’re here for you.
How We Support You
- One-on-One Clinical Advice
Get personalised support from clinicians who understand gender-affirming care and will work with you to find the right path forward. - Clear, Reliable Information
We break down the latest research and clinical guidance into clear, accessible information you can actually use. - Support for Families and Communities
We provide advice, resources, and support for families, carers, and community members who want to better understand and support trans health journeys. - Connecting You to the Right Care
Not sure where to start? We’ll help guide you to trusted services and clinicians who respect your identity and your choices.
Why Our Approach Matters
- We Listen First
Your goals, your identity, and your experiences are central to how we work with you. - You’re Not Alone
We’re part of a broader community of care—and we’re here to walk alongside you, not in front of you. - Trusted Expertise
Our team includes clinicians who are recognised leaders in trans healthcare, contributing to both frontline care and the latest research.
Clinical Supervision, Education & Consultancy
Dr Stuart Aitken (he/him), Sexual Health Physician, and Olivia Donaghy (she/her), Psychologist and Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor, provide expert education, training, and consultancy in gender affirming care across health, mental health, education and community sectors. With decades of combined experience working alongside trans children, young people, adults, and their families, they offer tailored, evidence-informed support to clinicians, services, and systems committed to inclusive and equitable care.
Topics can be tailored to your organisation’s goals and audience, for example:
Masterclass in Gender Affirming Prescribing and Monitoring Health Outcomes
Optimising Health and Education Outcomes for Trans Youth in Schools
Transitioning the Family: Supporting Families of a Trans Child
Non-pathologising mental health assessment and formulation with LGBTIQAP+ populations
Risk and protective factors: LGBTIQAP+ youth
Together, Stuart and Olivia bring a unique, interdisciplinary approach that blends medical and psychological expertise, practical clinical insight, and a deep commitment to human rights and trans health equity. They offer:Workforce training and professional developmentClinical supervision Strategic service consultancyWorkshop and seminar deliveryResource and protocol development
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can refer yourself. Contact us directly to schedule a navigation appointment. We can recommend the referral type that is best to reduce your out of pocket costs in future appointments so you can claim medicare rebates for some of our services. Private health insurance may offer rebates with or without a referral, it's best to check with your provider.
Your first visit is a chance for us to get to know you and your goals. Clients tell us that navigating trans healthcare can be challenging and we are here to help you create your personalised care plan so will start with questions to get to know you, your health history, goals and letting you know what we offer.
Absolutely. We provide affirming care for people of all gender identities and expressions, including non-binary, gender fluid, agender, and gender nonconforming individuals.
No, like any medicine or healthcare intervention there is a process of assessment, discussion of options, risks and benefits which is important for you to make informed decisions about your health. At GHA we tailor information to your developmental age and brain wiring (neuro affirming) and because everyone’s journey is unique we will work with you to determine the best path forward. We call this individualised care
At GHA we have brought together mental health and medical specialists to work as a team so you don’t need to ‘get a letter’ from a psych to access a medical specialist. This communication between the team is managed in a multidisciplinary care review meeting every week. We can talk more about how multi disciplinary teams work at your navigation appointment.
Yes and no, most of our services attract some amount of medicare rebate if you have been referred. When you have your care pathway mapped out you can check with your health insurer whether they can provide a rebate instead.
We recommend gathering any relevant health professional letters, and if applicable, mental health reports or diagnostic reports or documentation that you think are helpful in forming a complete picture of your health and wellbeing. We will also ask for the names and contact details of other health professionals you see for us to contact if you give us your consent.
