Consensus decision making
Consensus decision making is a method of discussing issues and making decisions together. Continue reading Consensus decision making
Category: GMA Resources
Upcoming course on relationships and sex for transgender adults
In November 2022, we will be launching a free online course on relationships and sex for transgender adults. Whats in the course The course will cover foundational knowledge, our relationships with ourselves and our bodies, communication, relationships, safer sex, and better sex. It has around 12 hours of content, including videos, workbooks, and articles. It … Continue reading Upcoming course on relationships and sex for transgender adults
Sexual violence and family violence survey
We are carrying out an assessment of sexual violence and family violence support across the country, to see how ready the services are to help transgender and intersex people. Please help us complete this important piece of work by filling out our survey. If you are transgender or intersex, and have ever wanted to get … Continue reading Sexual violence and family violence survey
Informed Consent 101 – a 3 minute guide
Check out our 3 minute video on informed consent in gender affirming healthcare. You can also download this video as a PDF. We also want to give a shoutout to AusPATH – you can find their Standards of Care in our health information section here. These standards are some of the best we’ve seen. While … Continue reading Informed Consent 101 – a 3 minute guide
Transgender awareness week and healthcare worker training
This year we have delivered transgender sensitivity training to over 1,000 people, and that half of these people are healthcare workers. Continue reading Transgender awareness week and healthcare worker training
Depo-testosterone unavailable
Depo-testosterone (testosterone cipionate) unavailable until September 2022 Due to Covid-19 disruptions, Pfizer, the company that makes the Depo-Testosterone injection, will be unable to supply Depo-Testosterone to New Zealand from late October 2021 until September 2022. This means that Depo-Testosterone will be unavailable in New Zealand during this time. Alternatives There are alternatives to the Depo-Testosterone … Continue reading Depo-testosterone unavailable
Update an overseas birth certificate
If you were born in another country, and require proof of your gender in order to update your birth certificate, obtaining a “Declaration as to sex” may help you. What is a declaration as to sex This is a document that is issued by the NZ government. It is recognised by some overseas governments as … Continue reading Update an overseas birth certificate
How to Write a Press Release
A super quick guide to writing a press release A press release is a written statement to the media announcing news. It may be published as is or the information in it may be used by the journalist to write a news story. Start by considering whether your story is new, unique, surprising, or interesting.Next … Continue reading How to Write a Press Release
Transgender and Rainbow Housing NZ
National transgender housing support service, which includes support with accessing council housing, support with access to emergency housing, and the national LGBTQI+ Rainbow Housing NZ online group. Continue reading Transgender and Rainbow Housing NZ
GMA Services During Covid-19 Alert Level 4
Most of our transgender support services will continue as normal during Covid-19 Alert Level 4, but there will be a few changes. For information on managing your Covid bubble, decontamination protocol, healthcare, wage subsidies, WINZ payments, sex work income, housing, and more, please see our “Trans Folks in Lockdown” resource/ Our in person services will … Continue reading GMA Services During Covid-19 Alert Level 4