After several years of campaigning to pass the BDMRR, we’re finally here. The Bill has passed unanimously, which will allow a simple statutory declaration process for updating the sex marker on a birth certificate. The Bill has many different elements, some of which we are very happy with the results of and some which will … Continue reading The BDMRR for self ID on birth certificates has passed
The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill submissions close tonight at 11.59pm, 9 December 2021. There is still time to make a submission, even if it’s as simple as saying “Please name transgender people as a priority group. We don’t want to be lumped into ‘rainbow’, we want our unique disparities addressed and our unique needs … Continue reading Submission on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill
Today marks the launch of Te Aorerekura – the government’s National Strategy and Action Plan for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence. The strategy was launched by The Honorable Marama Davidson – Green Party Co-leader and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, together with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and … Continue reading National strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence
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
We now have free transgender facial hair removal in Whangārei, with Gender Diverse Whangārei.
We also have two more collaborations in different regions on the way, so follow our blog in the search menu to stay tuned! Continue reading Free transgender facial hair removal in Whangārei
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
Check out some key activities we did in 2020 below, or see our 2020 Annual Report for all the juicy details. Our Core priority areas for 2020 1. Wrap around support.2. Healthcare.3. Housing.4. Identity Documents.5. Connectedness. Despite the global pandemic, we had a very successful year across all five of these areas. Continue reading 2020-2021 Annual Report
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
