SEAS and gender dysphoria?

[trashconverters]

Okay so I'm new to this ATARNotes business, and I'm wondering something. If I'm in the wrong thread, please tell me.

I've had a rocky start to Year 12, because I'm being assessed for gender dysphoria, and living in the country means that the appointments I'm making with the gender psych take up most of the day, accounting for travel as well. I'm sure I'll do better once this hurdle is over (I only have 3 appointments left), but they've taken a large enough chunk out of my schooling that I'm pretty sure it'll affect the scores of my first SACs. I'm also worried that HRT might affect my mental health and stuff as I get use to this.

When I apply for SEAS later in the year, will that count?

EDIT: Would I be applying as Category 4 with a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria, if my psych assesses me as such?

[keltingmeith]

Firstly, gotta say, good on you for seeing someone about it!! And even better, good on you for seeking advice! I can't imagine it being easy telling a bunch of strangers about this particular issue, even in such a "private" place.

If you have a proper psych report, I reckon you'll qualify for SEAS. If not, you don't really lose anything by not applying - the worst thing that VTAC can do is not give you benefit. Particularly if you're going to see your psych again later in the year for a general check-up/chat (which I imagine you would, but wouldn't know myself, so...), it can't hurt to ask them to prepare something for you around that time. In my experience, a lot of doctors are generally quite happy to write-up medical reports and just charge you for a usual session (and in that session, actually check-up on you as well). Sometimes, they're happy to write it up and send it through free of charge, too.

Having said all of that, though, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Applying for SEAS will become obvious when you get there. For now, just focus on doing well in school and keeping cool in the face of adversity, but with the knowledge that you will probably have a safety net.

[Darth_Pepe]

Okay so I'm new to this ATARNotes business, and I'm wondering something. If I'm in the wrong thread, please tell me.

I've had a rocky start to Year 12, because I'm being assessed for gender dysphoria, and living in the country means that the appointments I'm making with the gender psych take up most of the day, accounting for travel as well. I'm sure I'll do better once this hurdle is over (I only have 3 appointments left), but they've taken a large enough chunk out of my schooling that I'm pretty sure it'll affect the scores of my first SACs. I'm also worried that HRT might affect my mental health and stuff as I get use to this.

When I apply for SEAS later in the year, will that count?

EDIT: Would I be applying as Category 4 with a diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria, if my psych assesses me as such?

I say you have a big shot. I went to the doctor because my teacher wasnt letting me to go to the toilet during the period so i asked for him to give me a note saying i needed to go. I got my toilet pass lmao and i put that in seas that i had to leave class. I also applied under financial disability and underrepresented school so i dont know if they accepted it but vcaa will understand in your case.

[JaneJ]

Your doctor/Psychologists (you can have more than 1 person write a VTAC SEA Supporting statement) on the official VTAC forms(only available once you have completed your VTAC Application from early August onwards, OR Online using a link you generate in SEAS (you need their email for this, and doctors usually don't want to do online version). You should make an appointment to see them before the end of Term 3 in order to get the paperwork submitted in time.

I would advise talking to someone at school (Counsellor, Careers Advisor) asap who can also write a statement regarding the impact this situation is having on your academic performance. They need to know asap so the statement can be considered a valid observation. If you feel uncomfortable about talking about it, write it down, and give it to that person so they are aware.