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Puberty Blocker Access

109 The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD ().7 September 2022). Can the Minister for Health and Wellbeing advise:

1. How many children have accessed puberty blockers in South Australia?

2. If children have accessed puberty blockers in South Australia, what were their ages?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Health and Wellbeing has advised:

As of 13 September 2022, the Women's and Children's Hospital Gender Diversity Service currently prescribes puberty blockers to 68 youth ranging between the ages of 10 and 17.

All youth accessing the gender diversity service need to have a formal assessment by a psychiatrist prior to treatment commencement and are reviewed every three to six months while receiving ongoing mental health support.