Conversion Practices Submission
We support the intent of this Bill, however as it stands we believe it does not fulfill it’s intent to protect transgender populations from conversion practices. Continue reading Conversion Practices Submission
Tag: Mental Health
Supporting Transgender People: Online Course
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of issues affecting transgender people in Aotearoa, and to build your confidence in speaking about these issues and supporting transgender people. Continue reading Supporting Transgender People: Online Course
Autistic Transgender People
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. Continue reading Autistic Transgender People
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’. Continue reading Consent: 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. Continue reading SGDWG Community Hui – Wellington
Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti Youth
Social welfare for young trans people in Wellington, Kapiti, and Hutt during C-19. Continue reading Wellington, Hutt, Kapiti Youth
Trans Folks in Lockdown
Covid Alert Level 4. Find information on Covid-19 for transgender and rainbow youth and adults. Access gender affirming healthcare, get an appointment with a doctor, wage subsidies. Continue reading Trans Folks in Lockdown
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. Continue reading Database Upgrade
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. Continue reading Health Navigator Pages Up
