InterAction https://interaction.org.au/ for Health and Human Rights Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:50:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://interaction.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-logo-1200-32x32.png InterAction https://interaction.org.au/ 32 32 246541255 nofor Health and Human Rights Intersex Awareness Day, 2026 https://interaction.org.au/45223/intersex-awareness-day-2026/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:48:05 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45223 Actions and events for the 30th anniversary of the event that we mark in Intersex Awareness Day!

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]]> 45223 Webinar: the case for legislative protections for intersex people in NSW https://interaction.org.au/45238/webinar-the-case-for-legislative-protections-for-intersex-people-in-nsw/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45238 We announce a webinar on the need for reform in New South Wales with speakers Ronie Nyasha Zuze, Alastair Lawrie, Patricia Waghorn. and Morgan Carpenter. 30 October at midday AEDT.

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]]> 45238 InterAction launches campaign to protect intersex infants and children in Queensland https://interaction.org.au/45206/interaction-launches-campaign-to-protect-intersex-infants-and-children-in-queensland/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:24:45 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45206 InterAction is proud to launch a Queensland Parliament petition to protect intersex babies and children in the State.

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]]> 45206 InterAction welcomes Paul Sheldon and Faye Whan to the team! https://interaction.org.au/45181/interaction-welcomes-paul-sheldon-faye-whan-to-the-team/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:42:32 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45181 We are thrilled to announce Paul Sheldon has joined our team to work as a Peer Navigator for InterLink Psychosocial Service. We are also equally thrilled to announce Dr Faye Whan has joined our team to work as a Training Coordinator for InterAction and our Yellow Tick Program.

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]]> 45181 We welcome Senator McKims Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill's wrong with the 2026 census? https://interaction.org.au/45061/whats-wrong-with-the-2026-census/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:49:38 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45061 The 2026 census does not include a question asking respondents if they or household members were born with variations of sex characteristics.

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]]> 45061 Response to proposed amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act by Senator Cash and Alison Penfold MP https://interaction.org.au/45001/response-to-proposed-amendments-to-the-sex-discrimination-act/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:57:03 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45001 We respond to two attempts to legislate definitions of biological sex in federal anti-discrimination law.

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]]> 45001 We welcome Senator McKimWhats Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill's wrong with the 2026 census? https://interaction.org.au/44986/senator-mckim-anti-discrimination-legislation-amendment-bill/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:25:19 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=44986 Thank you to Senator Nick McKim and his team for the introduction of the Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026.

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]]> 44986 InterAction and InterLink welcome our new InterLink Peer Navigator, Callan Hales https://interaction.org.au/45034/interaction-and-interlink-welcome-our-new-interlink-peer-navigator-callan-hales/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:46:29 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=45034 InterAction for Health and Human Rights is thrilled to announce Callan Hales has joined our team to work as a Peer Navigator for InterLink Psychosocial Service.

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]]> 45034 My Dearest Señorita: A Masterpiece Uncovered  https://interaction.org.au/44957/my-dearest-senorita-a-masterpiece-uncovered/ Wed, 06 May 2026 06:23:15 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=44957 Netflix's latest offering in Australia, My Dearest Señorita, directed by Fernando González Molina, represents more than just a remake of the 1972 Oscar-nominated Spanish classic – it's a significant moment for intersex representation in cinema.

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]]> 44957 A Historic Journey: Advocating for Intersex Rights at CSW70 in New York https://interaction.org.au/44909/a-historic-journey-advocating-for-intersex-rights-at-csw70-in-new-york/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:37:44 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=44909 From March 11-23, I had the profound honour of travelling from Australia to New York to participate in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) and Outright International's Advocacy Week. This journey was not just a trip across the globe, but a vital mission to advance intersex rights on the international stage and connect with fellow advocates from around the world.

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]]> 44909 Express interest in InterMission retreat for advocates, 14-16 August, SE Queensland https://interaction.org.au/44855/eoi-intermission-2026/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:13:47 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=44855 Do you want to get involved in advocacy? Are you already involved and want to get community connected?
We have funding for an advocacy-focused retreat. Express interest in participating from 14-16 August in Tamborine Mountain, SE Queensland. Accommodation and food are funded, and we have some funding available for people on low incomes to travel to the event.

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]]> 44855 Strong Women, Shared Paths: A Transformative Weekend of Connection on Wonnarua Country https://interaction.org.au/44835/strong-women-shared-paths-2/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:33:08 +0000 https://interaction.org.au/?p=44835 From 6th to 8th March 2026, something truly special unfolded on Wonnarua Country in the Hunter Valley. InterAction for Health and Human Rights held Strong Women, Shared Paths with support from the NSW State Government as a part of Women’s Week celebrations. This was the first retreat of its kind for women and non‑binary people with innate variations of sex characteristics and participants travelled from near and far for a deeply moving, joyful, and unforgettable gathering.

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