The Office of Ethnic Communities in Auckland wants to reach out to trans and rainbow people, and is holding a hui tomorrow (Thursday 4th Feb 2021). Below is an invitation from them.
Tēnā koe, नमस्ते, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, こんにちは, 你好, As-Salam-u-Alaikum, Ram Ram.
The Office of Ethnic Communities (OEC) invites you to attend our Community Connection Hui for Rainbow and Ethnic Communities.
This is an opportunity for OEC to build our relationship with people in the queer and ethnic community and introduce the work that we do. OEC currently does not have a significant connection with queer ethnic communities, and we want to change that. We will also take this opportunity to introduce the Ethnic Community Development Fund, a 4.2 million dollar fund available for our mandated communities.
Event details are as follows:
Community Connection Hui for Rainbow and Ethnic Communities
Thursday 4 February 2021
Studio One – Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011
7:00 pm – 8.30 pm
RSVP – Please let us know if you are able to attend by contacting stella.hodgson@dia.govt.nz by Tuesday 2 February 2021. (they sent it to us today so there’s still time for late RSVP we imagine)
Refreshments will be provided.
We hope you are able to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. Please note, RSVP is essential due to number restrictions at the venue. The location is accessible by public transport. Alternatively, street parking may be available in the vicinity, and a few paid parking buildings are located at a few minutes’ walk.
GMA is part of the Sex and Gender Diverse Health Outcomes Working Group (SGDWG) – alongside a number of DHB healthcare providers and clinicians, as well as trans and intersex people working in this area.
The SGDWG works across Capital and Coast District Health Board (Wellington and Kapiti region) to develop appropriate, well-resourced, and equitable gender affirming healthcare.
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.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback.
This will be held on on Tuesday 10th of November at 5.30pm, at the the Newtown Community and Cultural Centre on the corner of Colombo and Rintoul Streets in Newtown.
The Newtown Community and Cultural Centre is mobility accessible, and there will be kai and drinks provided.
Our beautiful new calendars for 2021 are in stock from November 20. Pre-orders are welcome and will be posted on Nov 21st.
* note: Applications are now closed*
Are you:
– Transgender (including non-binary), intersex, takataapui gender diverse, and
– Aged between 10 and 25 (including 10 and 25), and
– In need of help with costs during Covid-19
Gender Minorities Aotearoa has been granted some funding for emergency packages of care for people who fit the above description.
Please apply by filling the form below. [note: this form has been removed]
Please note that funds are limited, so not all applications will be approved. If your application is approved, we will be in contact with you within a few days of receiving your application.
The Sex and Gender Diverse Health Outcomes Working Group is hosting an information sharing event, on behalf of Capital & Coast District Health Board.
The event will be held on Friday October 18th from 5pm till 7pm, at Newtown Community and Cultural Centre on the corner of Rintoul and Colombo streets in Newtown. The venue is mobility accessible, and refreshments will be provided.
Topics will include hormone replacement therapy, mental health services, binders, referral to the waiting list for genital reconstruction surgeries, voice therapy, mental health services, the 3D health pathway, and community support.
Trans and intersex people, parents of transgender children, whanau, friends, and supportive others are welcome.
SEX AND GENDER DIVERSE HEALTH OUTCOMES WORKING GROUP: COMMUNITY INFO SESSION.
On behalf of Capital & Coast District Health Board.
Find out how to access gender affirming healthcare in Wellington, including:
– Hormone Replacement Therapy.
– Referral for Genital Reconstruction Surgeries.
– Voice Therapy.
– Physiotherapy.
– Mental Health Support.
– Binders.
– IPL Hair Removal.
– Community Support Services.
October 18th, 5pm till 7pm.
Newtown Community and Cultural Centre, corner of Colombo and Rintoul street, Newtown.
Mobility accessible venue.
Refreshments provided.
Trans & Intersex people, parents of trans children, whanau, and supportive others welcome.
