CASC -Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care

Adelaide will host the second CASC Gender Healthcare Summit on October 9–10

[Professor Alice Sullivan @ProfAliceS]

Many congratulations to @ucl Prof Sallie Baxendale on being shortlisted for the Maddox Prize for standing up for science.

'Baxendale told THE that being shortlisted for the Maddox Prize “isn’t just a personal vindication” given the standing of the prize in the scientific community.

“It sends a message that scientific scrutiny is something to be encouraged, rather than feared,” she said.

“I sincerely hope this recognition gives others the confidence to speak up, challenge unsupported claims and insist that evidence remains at the heart of decision-making, particularly in the field of gender medicine, but in all areas of medicine, where assumptions and misplaced certainty can have very real consequences for people’s lives.”'

https://t.co/fajQxXCAut

[Bernard Lane @Bernard_Lane]

"A UCL professor who has faced personal abuse and smear campaigns after she raised concerns over the impact of puberty blockers on young people’s brains has been shortlisted for the Maddox Prize for 'standing up for science'.

"Sallie Baxendale, a neuropsychologist at UCL specialising in epilepsy and adolescent brain development, is the only UK academic on the eight-person shortlist for this year’s award, organised by Sense about Science."

[Evidence Based Treatment @DoNoHarm79]

“Parents of Adolescents with Gender Distress spokeswoman "M" opened a panel discussion at the Coalition Advancing Scientific Care conference in Adelaide on Friday evening with an acknowledgment of parents "who have been relentlessly sidelined, ignored, and judged."

[Stella O'Malley @stellaomalley3]

Says it all really, @DrKarleenG at the CASC conference explaining how desexing female healthcare causes more harm than good

[CASC -Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care @CASCltd]

The Adelaide CASC conference wrapped up last night. The CASC committee appreciates the fantastic feedback we have received from conference attendees. Planning has already begun for 2027!

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

Taxpayers could foot the bill for more than 30 types of gender reassignment surgery under an Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons application currently being considered by a federal government agency, which argues the procedures can be “lifesaving”. https://t.co/C5NoaTFNDs

[Evidence Based Treatment @DoNoHarm79]

Australian 🇦🇺 Psychiatrist Dr Jillian Spencer awarded for courageous fight. She “was cleared of wrongdoing earlier this year, receiving a public apology from the hospital. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency also subsequently dropped an investigation.”

[Stella O'Malley @stellaomalley3]

Fascinating happenings ongoing in Australia

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

An advocate for parents of gender distressed youth has spoken of parental suffering and institutional betrayal at a conference which has brought together clinicians, detransitioners, parents, lawyers, academics and other advocates for a cautious approach. https://t.co/8flCZn5w3e

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

Stats on women with penis amputations shows 'corruption' of health data. @CASCltd gender summit blog: https://t.co/ZPtzTfjH9H

[Stephanie Bastiaan @stephbastiaan]

A brilliant lecture by Dr @stellaomalley3 at the @CASCltd conference in Adelaide this weekend.

Stella combined a bird’s-eye view of parental disempowerment with practical advice on how parents can reclaim their voice and support their children.

She addressed the pernicious overstepping of teachers who socially transition children behind their parents’ backs, undermining the very people responsible for their care.

She also gave a fascinating breakdown of the evidence (or lack thereof) underpinning medical gender treatments, highlighting just how flimsy it is and the inadequate follow-up of study participants.

Stella highlighted the distinction between self-reported satisfaction and broader measures of wellbeing. Someone may report being happy with their transition, while outcomes such as stable housing, sustained relationships and employment can tell a more troubling story.

One particularly confronting point was that, as evidence emerged of poor long-term outcomes for adults who had medically transitioned, the focus shifted towards transitioning children.

Congratulations @Jilliantweeting on winning the CASC White Mouse Award for bravery this year. Well and truly deserved ❤️

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

Tavistock whistleblowers warn Aus over youth gender transition policies:
https://t.co/c5SgIPwmLx V much looking forward to hearing @sueevansprotect, @marcuse99903226 & so many others speak at @CASCltd conference in Adelaide in a couple of weeks. Tickets: https://t.co/dqNPbkXBrr

[Genspect @genspect]

🇦🇺1/2: Psychotherapists Sue & Marcus Evans are keynote speakers at the Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care conference in Adelaide in Oct. They warn Australian authorities they may be "presiding over a medical scandal of enormous proportions". Puberty blockers continue to be prescribed to children as young as 10 in Australia. Rachel Baxendale in The Australian ⬇️https://t.co/KQj58TDVkG

[CASC -Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care @CASCltd]

CASC (Coalition Advancing Scientific Care) is thrilled to announce the Event Program for the Gender Healthcare Summit 2026.
October 9-10 Adelaide,South Australia.
Bringing together an impressive cross-section of national and international experts, the 2026 program offers a diverse and thought-provoking range of topics.
In addition, due to popular demand, this year will also feature breakout sessions providing opportunities for meaningful connection and discussion.
Tickets are selling fast - book now to avoid disappointment https://t.co/AlhOsvntiG

[Genspect @genspect]

🇦🇺 Genspect Director @stellaomalley3 will be speaking at the @CASCltd Gender Healthcare Summit this October alongside other brilliant speakers such as former Tavistock psychotherapist Marcus Evans, psychoanalytic psychotherapist Sue Evans, and clinical psychologist Dr Vanessa Spiller.

You can purchase your tickets here: https://t.co/UnGy04MgBC

[Stella O'Malley @stellaomalley3]

The Coalition Advancing Scientific Care (CASC) Conference is coming to Adelaide in 🇦🇺 on 9–10 Oct. I can’t wait.

Myself, Sallie Baxendale and @marcuse99903226 and @sueevansprotect will be among the speakers

It’s going to be brilliant - Get your tickets!

https://t.co/FzhFhMsuzL

[Stephanie Bastiaan @stephbastiaan]

Great to join Peta Credlin on @SkyNewsAust to discuss @rachelbaxendale’s exclusive interview with Genspect Executive Director, Dr @stellaomalley3, who has observed the culture of fear in Australia when it comes to discussing gender medicine.

It’s not just that medical regulators like @Ahpra appear to be lock step with trans activist lobby group ACON. Across the country, laws banning conversion practices include ‘gender identity’, effectively legislating the ‘affirmation model’.

We need law reform so parents and doctors can support children experiencing gender distress without fear of prosecution.

I’m looking forward to hearing Dr O’Malley speak in Adelaide this October!

🔗 https://t.co/HNismSUo68

[CASC -Coalition for Advancing Scientific Care @CASCltd]

@stephbastiaan @SkyNewsAust @rachelbaxendale @stellaomalley3 Conference tickets are available to hear Dr Stella O'Malley in person. https://t.co/8YQqy0wRkj

[Genspect @genspect]

“It’s a different level of fear and silencing that’s happening in Australia.”

In this interview with The Australian, @stellaomalley3 explains why open discussion is essential to improving care for gender-distressed young people. Families deserve evidence-based, exploratory support, not a one-size-fits-all approach, and clinicians should be free to ask questions without fear.

Read more at the link in our replies. ⬇️

[Rachel Baxendale @rachelbaxendale]

Genspect founder @stellaomalley3 says she believes there is a “different level of fear and silencing” around discussion of transgender ideology in Australia compared with other countries. https://t.co/rvnXFpYzRg via @australian