Rainbow Support Collective is holding a series of free online workshops as part of it’s Be There awareness campaign for whānau. If you are a parent or whānau member of a rainbow young person, these workshops are for you. You will learn tips from Gender Minorities Aotearoa and other Rainbow organisations, and have the opportunity … Continue reading Free online workshops for parents and whānau
Nau mai haere mai, our Raw Sugar monthly transgender sober social is back for 2021! Continue reading Raw Sugar Social Events: 2021
We’re starting up our monthly socials again soon, and we would love to have more volunteers to help run them! Continue reading Volunteers Needed in Wellington
One of the most important things in a relationship is having your own autonomy – or getting to make decisions for yourself. If both or all partners get to be in charge of their own lives, then you have a great foundation for making room for each other and growing together. When one person controls another person, it’s easy for the relationship to become abusive. Continue reading It’s Your Choice: Personal Autonomy in a Relationship
Active listening is a form of therapeutic or empathetic listening, which focuses on understanding the speaker’s perspective, and encouraging them to explore their thoughts and emotions.Often active listening is used when supporting someone, building trust, and discussing difficult experiences. It can help the listener focus on what is being said, rather than their thoughts about it. Continue reading Active Listening: a Communication Resource
March is PRIDE month in the Wellington region, and our friend Mindy, age 14, is #GoingCoastal on a 160km walk from Castlepoint to Kāpiti to raise funds for GMA. Continue reading Going Coastal: trans teen Mindy raises funds for GMA
Social welfare for young trans people in Wellington, Kapiti, and Hutt during C-19. Continue reading Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti Youth
Health Navigator now has information for transgender patients and healthcare providers. Continue reading Health Navigator Pages Up
Counting Ourselves transgender health research found elevated stigma, discrimination, violence against trans people. Continue reading Landmark Trans Health Report Shows Widespread Disparity
Come meet some awesome folks, share food, have a yarn, and watch a film together! Or if you’re feeling shy, just come at 6pm for the film! This will be our first event at our new gender centre in Newtown, so come check it out! Continue reading Raw Sugar Social – July 13th
