To trans - Inspiring Aussie Trans Influencers and Activists You Should Know About Teri Campbell Mar 31, 2022 [...] Image: Instagram and Who
Meet Zoe – a 22-year-old non-binary/trans masculine actor and activist.
You might know them from Nine Perfect Strangers, Wentworth, or Ellie And Abbie (and Abbie’s Dead Aunt)
For the latter, they became the first non-binary actor in consideration for an AACTA award in the category of Lead Actor in a Feature Film.
They’re super passionate about trans representation in the arts and frequently speaks up for change. [...] Image: Instagram and Huffpost UK
Meet Georgie – a trailblazing 21-year-old actress, activist, and Order of Australia medal holder.
You might recognise her as Mackenzie Hargreaves from Neighbours, where she fought for the role and became the first trans actor in a trans role on the show.
That’s not the only barrier she’s broken – at 10-years-old, Georgie was the youngest person to receive hormone blockers in Australia, which eventually inspired a change in the law. Now, she’s one of the most visible transgender people in Australia.