THE Riverina's police commander has reiterated to the transgender and gender-diverse community that the region is safe and inclusive after the death of a Filipina transwoman in Wagga.
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Mhelody Polan Bruno, 25, died at Wagga Base Hospital on September 22 after emergency services found her unresponsive at a Tarcutta Street unit the previous day.
Last week, Wagga police charged a 31-year-old man with manslaughter in relation to the incident.
Speaking at a media conference on Monday, police Superintendent Bob Noble said that there may be some members of the transgender or gender-diverse community who may perceive some ongoing risk of harm following Ms Bruno's death.
"I just want to assure any person from that or any other community that there is no ongoing risk of harm to any person in relation to this matter," he said.
"If people are concerned about it, they can reach out to the police in the Riverina..
Superintendent Noble said he believed that the death was isolated and "should not give rise to fear for any person in the community".
"We've got a young person who lost their life in tragic circumstances. It's obviously a loss of life not warranted or in no way should've occurred," he said.
Superintendent Noble said the investigation is ongoing and that police are working with the family and relevant authorities.
"It's a tragic situation for the deceased and her family and friends. You can only imagine it's a terrible time for them," he said.
On Sunday, The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs was "actively monitoring developments" in the death of Ms Bruno.
"The DFA said its Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Affairs, as well as the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney, were coordinating with local authorities regarding the case and were ready to repatriate the victim's remains," the Inquirer reports.
The man charged with manslaughter is set to face court in November.