Now that we can change our gender in NSW without our privates being inspected, I foresee an increased demand for people who can sign statutory declarations. And there was a time when most pharmacists were JP's - including me. But I gave that up because I learned pharmacists can sign most stat dec forms anyway. But not the forms from NSW. Given the high barriers transgender people in NSW have had to endure - the NSW govt could change this. They changed who can sign a stat dec during COVID. Also pharmacists are ideally placed - with long hours and reasonable availability. I'd be proud to sign such a stat dec, especially if it's to help other queers.
Thank you so much for sharing this! You're absolutely right — the removal of surgical requirements for gender recognition in NSW is a huge step forward, and with it comes the very practical need for accessible statutory declaration services. It’s so interesting you mention the role pharmacists have played (and still can play) in this space. I agree — we’re in a unique position to help, with our accessibility and community presence.
Now that we can change our gender in NSW without our privates being inspected, I foresee an increased demand for people who can sign statutory declarations. And there was a time when most pharmacists were JP's - including me. But I gave that up because I learned pharmacists can sign most stat dec forms anyway. But not the forms from NSW. Given the high barriers transgender people in NSW have had to endure - the NSW govt could change this. They changed who can sign a stat dec during COVID. Also pharmacists are ideally placed - with long hours and reasonable availability. I'd be proud to sign such a stat dec, especially if it's to help other queers.
Thank you so much for sharing this! You're absolutely right — the removal of surgical requirements for gender recognition in NSW is a huge step forward, and with it comes the very practical need for accessible statutory declaration services. It’s so interesting you mention the role pharmacists have played (and still can play) in this space. I agree — we’re in a unique position to help, with our accessibility and community presence.