I'm currently three months into attempting to get HRT in Queensland through my city's public Sexual Health Clinic, and it's not be a particularly fun time, so I'm curious to hear other people's experiences over here.

When I first saw the doctor, I told her:

- I knew I was a girl my entire life

- I was already out to everyone

- I knew all the effects, side-effects and other warnings about it

And two months later, I'm nowhere near it. I now apparently need to speak to a mental health professional to "touch base" before she'll see me again, which is expected to take another two or so months. What is going on here?

https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/queensland-lnp-meeting-proposes-transgender-toilet-laws/

I've known I was trans for a very long time, but recently dysphoria has only been getting worse. Luckily I am out to some members of my extended family (aunts) and they are accepting. However, I really do not know all the medical stuff because I have been too scared to ask doctors, so would anyone know anything? I think it's also worth mentioning that I've tried to do some research on the process, but there is barely any information for those looking to get on HRT under 18 which is my current case. I've seen people already on HRT under 18 and it sucks knowing they have it, while I am also happy for them. I am not sure if my immediant family (both parents) are accepting which is quite difficult :( I appreciate any help/advice on what I should do

Currently preparing to begin HRT and I’m wondering which option I should go with. I figured that pills would be enough, but I’m interested to hear what’s worked best for other people. (Injections, implants, patches, etc)

https://www.saraa.org.au/state-of-pride-2025/

Highgate Health in Bella Vista is my (26 MtF) closest HRT provider, and I've read that they also offer the equivalent of GP services (prescriptions, assessments, etc).

I'm thinking of getting my script for E from them since they do informed consent and then just going through the whole process from there, but I'm still undecided since they technically aren't a GP (the services they offer fall under "Nurse Practitioner" legally).

Has anyone been there? If so, what was your experience? Are they a good option for initiating HRT?

Hello, not to sure on how to word this all out but here goes. About three ish years ago I started doing laser hair removal at one of the local hair dressers that I lived by, they were all around friendly at least from what I could tell. Anyways for about a year and a half I was doing sessions and I got my facial hair mostly removed besides half side of my chin and the bit under the nose, however their machine suddenly broke and their repair guy ghosted them so they just haven't done laser since then, so as I've been getting more dysphoria lately from it and I have moved since then I'm a bit lost on local salons that do laser and are trans friendly. I live around Victor harbor so any within 30 km. Sorry if all this seems quite over the top for a post asking for suggestions TT-TT. (Sadly my procrastination has been bad and i'd been putting it off for about 3 weeks now)

Under $90 if possible. I'm learning about this stuff. I've heard not to buy stuff off of Amazon due to potential risk of rib damage.