About Truename
Changing your name or gender marker in Australia can mean dealing with many different agencies, each with its own forms, fees and rules, and they vary between states and territories. It’s a lot to keep track of, especially when you’re also looking after yourself.
Truename is a small, independent project building a calm, private toolkit to make some of that easier. It’s for trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people, and for the wider LGBTQIA+ community in Australia.
What we believe
- Your identity is yours. We don’t verify it, question it or guess it.
- Privacy comes first. Information stays on your device wherever possible.
- Plain words. Clear steps, no jargon, and links to the official source every time.
- Honest about limits. We share general information, not legal or medical advice.
Where we’re up to
Truename is in early design. Nothing is live yet. The first feature will be the paperwork helper. After that we plan an affirming clinic finder, a hormone and appointment tracker, a voice practice coach and a safe spaces map.
Built with community
We want people with lived experience to shape what we build. If you’d like to hear when we’re ready for feedback, join the updates list when it opens.
Need to talk to someone? QLife offers LGBTIQ+ peer support on 1800 184 527 (3pm–9pm local time, every day). Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.