The outdated trans study still doing damage

<p>In the 1970s, eight children in Perth were sent to a psychiatric hospital to be &lsquo;treated&rsquo; for being transgender. Their experiences became the basis of a medical study that claimed kids could be cured of their identity.</p> <p>Now, nearly forty years after it was released, that same study is being cited in arguments against trans healthcare and being used to shape policy and law.</p> <p>Today, Walkley Award-winning journalist and founding editor of ABC Queer, Mon Schafter, on how a forgotten experiment from another era is still influencing the culture war over trans healthcare.</p> <p>This episode was originally published in October 2025.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Walkley Award-winning journalist and founding editor of ABC Queer, Mon Schafter</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Supplied: Jayne McFadyen</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>