What we do

Transgender support in New Zealand.

Gender Minorities Aotearoa is a nationwide transgender organisation. It is run by and for transgender people; including binary and non-binary, intersex, and irawhiti takatāpui.

We support transgender people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds, and provide one-to-one peer support and information nationwide.

Our vision

Our vision is for all transgender people to be empowered by a full range of choices across all aspects of their lives, and to be able to participate fully in society.

Our method

We operate within a kaupapa Māori public health framework (Te Pae Māhutonga) and The Ottawa Charter (1986). Our aim is to facilitate health and well-being for transgender populations, as defined by The World Health Organisation. This includes complete physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.

Transgender safety from prejudice, discrimination, and violence and are our top priorities.

For example, we advocate for safe and appropriate housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Likewise, for safe and supportive social environments, including family and intimate relationships.

How we support transgender people

Who we assist

Individuals

We support thousands of transgender people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, and their families and whānau every year. Because we provide over 1,300 one-to-one peer supports each year, our knowledge of issues across the regions is very broad. Additionally, if we don’t know the answer to your question, we’ll find out.

Communities

We work to strengthen transgender communities, improve social narratives and public discourse, and change social norms. Our programs include not only community building, but also movement building. We also assist community agencies to better understand and support transgender people.

Nationwide

We advocate at national level, by assisting both government and non-government organisations to improve public policy and legislation.

Last year

Our impact

“The scope of issues you cover is so broad. Your organization is unique in the world” – Mukasa, International Trans Fund.

Thank you to our sponsors