Social welfare for young trans people in Wellington, Kapiti, and Hutt during C-19.
Category: Health
Trans Folks in Lockdown
Kia ora e te whaanau, we hope you are all safe and sound during lockdown (level 4 alert for Covid-19). We have compiled some information to help you get through this difficult time.Though all our upcoming events, monthly socials, drop in days, and office hours are currently on hold, we are still available by email … Continue reading Trans Folks in Lockdown
Important GRS Surgery Info
Kia ora e te whanau, we have an important update about Genital Reconstruction Surgery from the Ministry of Health: Ministry of Health statement Were you referred for Gender Confirmation Surgery prior to 2015? The Ministry of Health are trying to check they have your correct contact details and whether there are health conditions that require … Continue reading Important GRS Surgery Info
New Testosterone Resources
GMA's new visual guides to testosterone. These are available as high definition PDFs in the main menu under 'Comprehansive information for healthcare providers and patients'.
Database Upgrade
Our database is now searchable by region as well as type of provider, and has a search function where you can type in a name or other search terms.
Mental Health and Addictions
So important to name specifically Transgender, as well as Rainbow people as priority groups for Mental Health and Addictions, and make sure we are on the Ministerial work plans for national and regional policies. We want to see trans led organisations training DHBs on providing appropriate mental health and addictions support for trans populations, rainbow … Continue reading Mental Health and Addictions
Healthcare Presentation NZSHSC
Our presentation from the New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference 2019
Health Navigator Pages Up
Health Navigator now has information for transgender patients and healthcare providers.
Birth Cert Sex Marker: A How To Guide
Gender Minorities Aotearoa has recently updated our information on changing the sex marker on your birth certificate.
Wellington Health Pathways Update
The Sex and Gender Diverse Health Outcomes Working Group is hosting an information sharing event, on behalf of Capital & Coast District Health Board.