Here you will find links to many articles on topics of interest to transgendered people. Many new articles are still to be written, and will be added as soon as possible. You can go straight to the following headings or browse down the page.
Carrousel Newsletters
Support Group articles
Being Transgendered in Adelaide (Australia)
General Information and Resources
Transgender Journeys
Health and Medical Information
Crossdresser Resources
Transsexual Resources
Partner Resources
Books
Fiction
History of Crossdressing
The Collected Writings of Kathy Noble
Other Topics
Carrousel Newsletters
Frequently Asked Questions
Support Group articles
Being Transgendered in Adelaide
General Information and Resources
Transgender Journeys
Health and Medical Information
Crossdresser Resources
Transsexual Resources
Partner Resources
Family, Friends and Children
Books
Fiction
History of Crossdressing
The Collected Writings of Kathy Noble
Other (and Future) Resources
We publish a Newsletter every second month, at the beginning of February, April, etc. It is available at our monthly social night at the beginning of every second month, and is mailed to members shortly after. We post copies to many gender groups around Australia and overseas. We are willing to post a copy to non-members in Australia for $10 per annum (6 copies). You can read a web version here.
April 2001 (Number 47)
June 2001 (Number 48)
August 2001 (Number 49)
October 2001 (Number 50)
December 2001 (Number 51)
February 2002 (Number 52)
April 2002 (Number 53)
June 2002 (Number 54)
August 2002 (Number 55)
October 2002 (Number 56)
December 2002 (Number 57)
February 2003 (Number 58)
April 2003 (Number 59)
June 2003 (Number 60)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lots of questions have been asked of us over the years, and these our our answers to some of them. The following headings provide broad groupings :
Basic Questions (The How, When, Where and Why of crossdressing) (being written)
Crossdressing
Changing Gender (being written)
You can read articles about the benefits of joining a club and what they might offer.
On Joining a Club like the Carrousel Club
A Researcher's View of the Carrousel Club
Here you can read information specific to Adelaide in a range of subject areas. (Several articles are planned and are being written).
Our Community
Legal Issues
Sexual Reassignment Act (South Australia)
Obtaining a 'New' Birth Certificate (South Australia)
Health Care and Support
The Adelaide Gender Dysphoria Unit
Employment
Peer support
These items are mostly a collection of short pieces of information that provide hints, tips and ideas about a range of subjects. they are good to print and browse when you have a few quiet moments
Labels : What are they and what do they tell us?
Clothing and Make-up Tips
Quotes to Remember
Reflections
Trivia
These short studies provide an insight into a few different types of transgender people. (being written)
These references provide both articles about health issues, and information about services, methods, and practitioners. This includes information supplied by providers and does not imply endorsement of the particular surgeon or their procedures. (being written and sourced))
General information
Gender Clinics and Practitioners
The Adelaide Gender Dysphoria Unit
Dr Peter Widdowson, Gold Coast
Other Health and Support organisations
Peer support
These articles cover some of the key issues of coming out (or not coming out), friendships, looks and deportment, and having a balanced, happy life.
Buying Clothes
Key issues include the consideration of changing gender, issues to face, acceptance and the skills required.
Transition : Staying Sane and Whole in Transition
We provide articles about how some partners have coped with or supported their spouse as they both come to terms with the issues. There is also a number of articles discussing the pros and cons of various issues.
Have I changed?
Dream Time and Reality
Most of these reviews are article length and come from past issues of our Newsletter. They generally discuss the issues in the book as well as outline the contents.
Transsexualism in Society
Transgender Care
Transgender Warriors
True Selves
The Assignment
Alison's Computer Pal
Chevalier D'Eon : History's Most Important Cross-dresser
The Long Wait
Transitioning
Transgender Odyssey
Our World Trip
Diary of my Transition
My Story
HRT Side Effects
These topics are areas where we want to have information available, but have little at present. We are working towards gathering relevant information or writing articles for inclusion.
*Christianity and Crossdressing
*Female to Male Transgender and other gender expression
*Indiginous and other Cultural gender expression
*Movie Reviews
*Psychiatrist Jokes (all these to be written)