Inquiry Sought Over Gender Treatments Given to 22 Children Without Psychiatric Review

An internal review found 22 children aged 11 to 18 had not received adequate mental health assessments before receiving treatment at a SA hospital.

Inquiry Sought Over Gender Treatments Given to 22 Children Without Psychiatric Review

TL;DR

  • Women's Forum Australia calls for the release of a review into gender treatments for children under 11 without psychiatric assessment.
  • The group demands a public, independent review of the Gender Diversity Service at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.
  • An internal WCHN review revealed 22 children aged 11-18 lacked adequate mental health assessments before treatment.