While transgender people make up about 1% of the general population, they make up at least 10% of the autistic population. Some studies suggest 13% or higher. Find out more about autistic people's experiences here.
Tag: Mental Health
Consent: Sex and Sexuality for Trans People
Great practical advice on consent, hookups and one night stands, dealing with trauma, and discussing triggers. From our new series 'Sex and Sexuality for Trans People'.
SGDWG Community Hui – Wellington
The SGDWG is holding it's second annual community event, with a panel discussion/panel presentations explaining what services are now available and how you can access them, as well as plans for the near future.
Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti Youth
Social welfare for young trans people in Wellington, Kapiti, and Hutt during C-19.
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
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.
Landmark Trans Health Report Shows Widespread Disparity
Counting Ourselves transgender health research found elevated stigma, discrimination, violence against trans people.