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Gender Minorities Aotearoa

Transgender NZ

Community Support – Kaupapa Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Based, and Pacific/Pasefika

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Landmark Research

Counting Ourselves – Aotearoa NZ’s 2019 national transgender health report – is available by clicking here.

Our 2019 Rainbow Mental Health Resource

Read about and download our 2019 guide for mental health providers here.

BDMRR campaign

Find out more about sex self-ID and your right to accurate identity documents here

The Gender Centre

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Community drop in is open Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am – 5pm at The Gender Centre, Level 1, 130 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington
Ph: 04) 385 0611 (business hours)
Mobile: 020 404 92568
Email: genderminorities@gmail.com

Come through our fund raising store Aunty Dana’s Op Shop on the ground floor, and out the back door (follow signs for The Gender Centre). If the sign says closed, just ask at the Aunty Dana’s counter. You do not need an appointment during community drop in hours.

We can assist you with:

» Changing your identity documents

» Finding a trans-friendly healthcare provider
» Surgery information
» Referral to the GRS waiting list
» Connecting with community
» Finding trans-friendly laser clinics
» Finding emergency accommodation
» Information and info resources
» Our free facial hair removal IPL club (WGTN only)
» We have a free lawyer you can talk with (see link below)
» We offer face to face peer support

We also work with whaanau, partners, community groups, organisations, businesses, and service providers.
Find out more by clicking here.

Follow us on social media

Follow us on social media

Raw Sugar Social Events

Rather than support groups per se, we run free, all ages, sober social events. Find the next upcoming event on our blog here.

Join Our online social and infoshare Group

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574586646110552/

Our online social and infoshare group is called Transgender and Intersex NZ. It is open to trans, intersex, takataapui, as well as whaanau and other supporters. All members must be NZ based. You can find it by clicking here.

Join our housing network

Queer Housing NZ(1)

The national rainbow housing network is called Queer Housing NZ. You can find the Facebook group here. It is not affiliated with any similarly named regional or international groups.

Free Laser Facial Hair Removal

We run a free IPL clinic in Wellington, and can give you info for WINZ support for free treatment at other clinics.

Click here to find out more.

Got legal issues?

Wellington Transgender Legal Clinic

Wellington Transgender Legal Clinic (and remote legal support) – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month, 10am till 11am – click here for details.

Our Fund Raising Op Shop

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Aunty Dana’s open hours

Weekdays 10am – 6pm
Saturdays 10am – 6pm
Sundays 10am – 2pm

To volunteer or read more, please click here.

Photos at Aunty Dana’s

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GMA bunting

Video about aunty dana’s

Aunty Dana's - an op shop for trans and gender minority people...

Aunty Dana's Op Shop wants everyone to feel comfortable and not just in their clothes. Shopping for some members of the LGBTQIA+ community can be a daunting experience. This op shop aims to take the anxiety out of browsing the racks.

Posted by Re: on Monday, December 11, 2017

Follow Aunty Dana’s on Social Media

Follow Aunty Dana’s on Social Media

Diversity posters and postcards

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indigenous genders are real
trans women are women

Free posters for clinics, community spaces, marae, and your bedroom wall! Click here to see them all, download, or purchase.

Trans Flag Bunting – ‘we belong’

You can purchase a 3m string of our original design bunting by clicking here.

Diversity and inclusive primary healthcare, Trans 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a2QsnA4pbM

Spotlight: our 2018 pride float

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Latest blog posts

  • Making Trans Histories Project November 19, 2019
  • 200+ Attendees at Trans Awareness Week Youth Led Gala! November 17, 2019
  • Healthcare Presentation November 15, 2019
  • Transgender Housing Experiences: Where do you sleep at night? November 13, 2019

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Contact us

Phone: 04) 385 0611 (10am – 5pm weekdays)
Mobile: 020 404 92568
Email: genderminorities@gmail.com
Address: The Gender Centre, Level 1, 130 Riddiford street, Newtown, Wellington.

Community drop in days are Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 5pm.

130 Riddiford Street, Newtown

Make a financial contribution

 

Click here to donate with PayPal, or by credit card or bank transfer.

GMA is a registered charity.

Thank you to our sponsors

 

 

 

 

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