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Supporting transgender women and women especially of colour, through advocacy, education, & partnerships.

Trans Sisters United was co-founded by Sasja Sÿdek, Miss Katalyna, and Rebeckah Loveday, three proud transgender women deeply inspired by a documentary film about The Sistergirls of Tiwi Islands, which they encountered at the Q***r Melbourne Film Festival in 2019. Motivated by a desire to support The Sistergirls, they utilised their privilege to forge meaningful connections. In October 2019, Sasja

and Rebeckah embarked on a journey to Tiwi Islands to meet The Sistergirls, returning again in February 2020 for a weekend immersed in their community, family, and village. This transformative experience evolved their initial connection into an activism-focused initiative, with Sasja assuming full responsibility for Trans Sisters United. Trans Sisters United is a nonprofit organisation, founded by trans women for women, committed to developing initiatives that catalyse positive change for the transgender women, trans non-binary and women community. Our efforts revolve around advocacy, activism, awareness-raising, and fostering community collaboration. We prioritise creating a safe and inclusive space specifically for transgender women and women, acknowledging the unique ways both groups encounter misogyny. Transgender women face intersecting challenges, navigating gender-based discrimination alongside bias stemming from their transgender identity, leading to invalidation, discrimination, and violence. Similarly, women confront systemic and cultural oppression, resulting in gender-based discrimination, unequal treatment, objectification, and inequality across various aspects of life. Advocating for the equal rights, respect, and liberation of both transgender women and women is paramount, addressing and challenging the misogyny they encounter. At Trans Sisters United, we recognise the shared experiences of transgender women and women in facing misogyny. Our mission is to establish a safe and inclusive environment where they are valued, empowered, and celebrated. By cantering transgender women alongside women, we aim to confront oppressive forces and foster a space where all women can thrive. Through collaboration, mutual support, and the embrace of diverse experiences within our community, we strive to dismantle barriers and build a society that honours and uplifts every woman, regardless of gender identity. Trans Sisters United is not an organisation that deals with crisis. We may not have the resources to meet your specific needs, but we are pleased to guide you to an organisation that could offer assistance.

23/08/2026

Support our TSU sister in Canada

22/08/2026

Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner 2026 - Stories of Us by Victorian Multicultural Commission

A beautiful evening at the Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner 2026, celebrating this year’s theme, Stories of Us.

Last night was a reminder that multiculturalism is more than our different cultures, languages, traditions and backgrounds, it is about the stories we carry, the journeys that brought us here, and the communities we build together.

Every story adds another thread to the rich and diverse tapestry of Victoria. Proud to be part of a place where our differences can be celebrated, our voices can be heard, and there is space for all of us to belong.

17/08/2026

Giving Credit Where It’s Due

We want to give a big shout-out to DEANation - QNews for the way he continues to champion LGBTQIA+ stories in the media and show up as a genuine ally to our rainbow siblings.

Yes, we know we may sound biased, but let us explain why. At Trans Sisters United (TSU), we’ve been paying attention to Dean’s work and, more importantly, the way he uses his platform. He has consistently advocated fiercely for trans women of colour and the q***r s*x worker community, while making a conscious effort to centre voices and communities that are too often pushed to the margins.

For us at TSU, this matters deeply.

We’ve often had to approach media outlets ourselves, pitch our stories, explain why they matter, and fight to have our voices heard. Dean did the opposite. He came to us.

He reached out because he wanted to tell our story, but what stood out even more was that he didn’t simply want to tell our story for us. He created space for us to write our own narratives, speak in our own voices, and make sure our experiences weren’t lost or rewritten through someone else’s lens.

That is what meaningful allyship looks like to us.

It’s not just putting a spotlight on marginalised communities. It’s sharing the platform, listening, trusting communities to tell their own stories, and using your privilege to open doors that have historically been closed to us.

So Dean, you may not receive the award, but please know this: you are definitely a winner to many of us in the community. Awards may come and go, trophies may sit on shelves, and recognition can sometimes be subjective, but the impact you make and the trust you’ve built within our communities mean so much more.

Thank you for seeing us, listening to us, and recognising that our stories deserve to be told by us, not just about us.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re grateful for the work you continue to do. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈❤️

This is what an ally looks like.

16/08/2026

She Stopped Shrinking

She spent years
making herself smaller
so others could feel bigger.

Lowering her voice.
Hiding her fire.
Apologising for taking up space.

Until one day,
she realised,

She was never too much.
They were simply asking her
to be less.

So she stopped shrinking.

She stood taller.
Spoke louder.
Loved fiercely.
Chose herself.

And when they asked
what had changed,
she said:

“Nothing.
I just stopped making myself small
for your comfort.”

She stopped shrinking.

And started becoming
everything they feared
she could be.

Sasja Sÿdek performed She Stopped Shrinking by Sayge Tolo Naa at Q***r Multicultural Carnival 2026 by AGMC

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15/08/2026

Victorian Pride Award 2026

14/08/2026

Q***r Ruralities Workshop — NSW

What an incredibly enriching and thought-provoking workshop exploring Q***r Ruralities, agriculture, and the experiences of LGBTQIA+ communities beyond urban centres.

It was such a privilege to meet and connect with international PhD researchers who are passionately championing this important area of research and challenging the ways we understand q***rness, rural life, land, food systems, and belonging.

There is so much important work happening in this space, and bringing researchers, practitioners, and community voices together creates opportunities for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and change.

A huge thank you to Christina and the entire team for your passion, generosity, and commitment to creating a space where we can come together, share knowledge, challenge assumptions, and imagine more inclusive rural futures.

Grateful to have been part of this conversation. 🌱🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

11/08/2026

Q***r Multicultural Carnival 2026 by AGMC

09/08/2026

✨ OUR BEAUTIFUL SISTER NUPURASA IS TAKING THE STAGE! ✨

Join us on Saturday, 22 August as we celebrate a very special milestone, Nupurasa’s Bharatanatyam Arangetram, marking years of dedication, discipline, artistry and love for this beautiful classical Indian dance form.

Proudly Malaysian and a transgender woman, nupurasa migrated to Naarm/Melbourne 10 years ago. For the past six years, she has devoted herself to the rigorous practice and study of Bharatanatyam, a journey that has challenged her, transformed her and given her a deeper connection to herself.

Her performance, Bharatanatyam Arangetram, will be a vibrant celebration of pure, rhythmic dance, bringing together intricate footwork, melodic musical patterns and the sheer joy of movement.

For Nupurasa, Bharatanatyam is more than an art form. It is a source of divine strength, confidence, peace and connection to her higher self. Through every movement, rhythm and breath, she celebrates the power of artistry to transform, empower and transcend.

What is an Arangetram?

The word Arangetram comes from Tamil, Arangu meaning “stage” and Etram meaning “rising.” It represents a dancer’s ceremonial ascent to the stage after years of dedicated training and preparation.

An Arangetram is much more than a performance. It is a rite of passage, the culmination of years spent mastering movement, rhythm, expression, storytelling and the spiritual dimensions of the art form.

Rooted in the temple traditions of Southern India, Bharatanatyam beautifully weaves together rhythm, melody, emotion and spirituality. An Arangetram marks the moment when a dancer steps forward to share that journey with the world.

And now, our beautiful sister Nupurasa is ready to take that step.

Come celebrate her artistry, her resilience, her identity and this incredible chapter of her journey.

💗 Bharatanatyam Arangetram
📅 Saturday, 22 August
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Darebin Arts Centre • Preston, VIC
🎟️ (Free event)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bharata-natya-arangetram-mavi-rasa-tickets-1985879116897?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s fill the room with love, pride and sisterhood and celebrate this incredible achievement with her.

Congratulations, Nupurasa! Your stage awaits. 🩷🤍🩵

07/08/2026

Q***r Multicultural Carnival presented by AGMC, proudly presenting ASEAN Meets Australasia by Boom Boom Room – Alexander Teh, featuring Sasja Sÿdek

Sasja Sÿdek is not simply an entertainer, she is an artist - storyteller, and activist who believes that performance can be a powerful vehicle for social change. Where entertainment meets activism, Sasja creates work that challenges audiences to reflect, connect, and engage with issues of identity, justice, and belonging. Blending spoken word, performance art, and lived experience, her work is deeply personal yet universally resonant. Drawing from her journey as a transgender woman of colour, migrant, and community advocate, Sasja uses her voice to centre stories that are too often overlooked. Her performances explore themes of resilience, intersectionality, cultural identity, and collective liberation.At the heart of Sasja’s practice is a commitment to women’s empowerment, uplifting marginalised communities, and creating spaces where authenticity, compassion, and social justice can thrive. Through art, she invites audiences not only to witness a story, but to become part of a conversation that inspires empathy, solidarity, and meaningful change.

Performance description: Women Empowerment

A powerful spoken-word performance that weaves together art and activism to celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of women. Through deeply personal storytelling and poetic reflection, Sasja Sÿdek explores what it means to reclaim space in a world that too often asks women to be quieter, smaller, and more acceptable. This performance is an invitation to reject fear, embrace authenticity, and stand unapologetically in one’s truth. Centring empowerment, solidarity, and collective healing, this piece honours every woman who has found the courage to take up space, raise her voice, and refuse to diminish herself for the comfort of others.

📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026
🕝 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Sasja’s Performance 2:30 PM)
📍 Victorian Pride Centre, Saint Kilda 3182

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Website

https://linktr.ee/TransSistersUnited, https://ctvplus.org.au/episode/the-t-on-the-t-trans-fabulous-son-vivienne-transgen

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