Gendered Language Project
Our commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming space for all in our College and those who access specialist health services within the community. Action Plan ReportContact Us
About the Gendered Language Project
TV is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming space for all who are part of our College and those who access specialist health services within the community. Acknowledging the need for inclusive language and environments for all, we are actively looking at how the College can best achieve this.
The Gendered Language Project commenced in 2022 with an extensive literature review, membership consultation in May 2023 and internal consultation with various committees, working groups and staff of the College to provide recommendations on tangible actions that the College can implement, in facilitating safe spaces for gender diverse people within the healthcare system.
Action Plan Report
TV encourages obstetrical & gynaecological (O&G) healthcare professionals to welcome and accommodate diversity in the gender identities, sex characteristics, sexual orientations, and family circumstances of patients accessing O&G care.
Following the themes that emerged from the research and consultation into this project, the Gendered Language Project Action Plan report was created to facilitate and guide our efforts in the implementation of initiatives geared towards fostering safe and inclusive environments for all who access them.
The Action Plan was released on 31 March 2025.
Three key themes and areas of need have emerged:
Patient and community safety
Accuracy and specificity in language
Promoting inclusive environments
Project timeline
September 2022
TV engages an external consultant to produce an extensive literature review on best practice approaches to gender-inclusive language and behaviour in reproductive health.
May 2023
TV releases a membership consultation survey to capture member’s views, experiences, needs, and expectations of providing gender-inclusive care.
September 2023
TV conducts an internal consultation with relevant committees, working groups, and staff departments to identify potential objectives and tangible actions for the project.
October 2024
TV releases the Draft Action Plan Report for external consultation with special interest groups and subject matter experts.
March 2025
Release of the Gendered Language Project Action Plan Report.
Resources
TV on LGBTQIA+ and Health
TV was proud to again march as part of the Pride in Medicine float during the Mardi Gras parade this weekend.
Gendered Language Project Update
Gender Equity and Diversity Working Group language project update.
TV Statement on Inclusive Language
TV aims to provide an inclusive and welcoming space to all who access our College and specialist services.