Some amazing volunteers have organised an exciting trans history quiz on 16 March 2023, and they’re donating the proceeds to GMA. Read on to find out more!
If you want to learn more about Aotearoa’s incredible trans histories in a fun way, then this is the event for you!
From Rūrangi to Carmen Rupe and beyond – Aotearoa has so many wonderful trans histories, and yet we hardly ever get to hear about them! This quiz is geared towards those who haven’t had access to learning about our trans pasts before, so don’t feel any pressure to be schooled up – simply come along, have some fun, and hopefully learn a cool trans history fact or two!
When and where
Thursday 16 March 6pm to 8pm Tararua tramping club – 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand.
How it works
Entry fee is donation (per person, not team) of minimum gold coin – all money going to the incredible Gender Minorities Aotearoa. Can pay with cash or via bank transfer.
Teams should consist of 4-6 people. Don’t have teammates? No worries! Rock on up and we’ll sort you out.
A small prize will be up for grabs for the winning team!
Accessibility
Tararua Tramping Club is wheelchair accessible. Please consider our communities and wear a mask if you are able to, and stay home if you are feeling unwell.
This event is part of Wellington Pride Festival 2023, following with the theme ‘Ka Mua Ka Muri – Walk backwards into the future with your eyes fixed on the past.’ Trans people are important – trans histories are important – we would not be here today without our trans elders, and through honoring their histories and struggles we remind ourselves that change is always possible.
We are incredibly grateful to Rainbow Wellington for providing so much support to this event, without them it would not be possible!!
If you want to make your donation now: Kiwibank Gender Minorities Aotearoa 38-9018-0529990-00
The Department of Internal Affairs is looking for people to help test the new application form for amending the sex on birth certificates. Here is a message they’ve asked us to share.
Message from DIA
Kia ora,
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is looking for volunteers to participate in user-testing a new application form for amending registered sex on birth certificates. We are looking for people who have considered amending the registered sex on their birth certificates.
If you’ve considered amending the sex on your birth certificate, and you’d like to help us test the application form, we’d be very interested in hearing from you. Please read below for more information on the sessions, your privacy, and how to get in touch with us.
Background
DIA is developing a new process that will allow people to self-identify the registered sex on their New Zealand birth certificates, so the documents better reflect the person’s identity.
Self-identification means people will no longer need to go to the Family Court to complete this process. Instead, people will apply directly to the Registrar-General by filling out and submitting the application, including a statutory declaration, to DIA.
A new application form is being developed to make this process as accessible and straightforward as possible. We are seeking assistance from members of transgender, intersex, takatāpui and non-binary communities to help us user-test the proposed form. This will help ensure that it is user-friendly, inclusive, and accessible.
User-testing sessions
The user-testing session will involve sitting with a researcher, filling out the proposed form, and providing feedback on the process. Interviews are voluntary, confidential and will follow pre-set questions. These questions will be shared with you prior to the session.
User-testing is scheduled for the end of March. We will arrange a time and location convenient to participants, and all participants are welcome to bring along a support person. Sessions will take 45-60 minutes and we will offer a koha for participants’ time.
Privacy
Notes and insights captured during the session will be anonymised to protect participants’ identities. You are welcome to use fictitious personal information if you prefer.
No identifying details will be recorded during the session. The research team does not have access to participants’ records at DIA, and no information provided during these interviews will be associated with any current or future applications.
How can I help?
If you’d like to help us out with user-testing, please get in touch with me at my email address, tavis.milner@dia.govt.nz, to arrange a session time.
Ngā manaakitanga, Tavis Milner Kaihoahoa Ratonga Matua | Senior Service Designer Kāwai ki te Iwi | Service Delivery and Operations Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
This booklet discusses 13 personal journeys toward self-love, and discusses topics like attractiveness, shame, love, sex, and medical transition.
This resource for transgender adults is from our online course The transgender guide to sex and relationships. It is designed for transgender adults, and may not be suitable for younger viewers.
You can explore our other sex and relationships resources, or take our free on-demand e-learning course The Transgender Guide to Sex and Relationships, by clicking the buttons below.
This booklet discusses topics like taking responsibility in a relationship, emotional labor, relationship management, and frameworks for making decisions, setting goals, and carrying out plans together.
It is from our online course The transgender guide to sex and relationships.
This booklet explores some of the positive and empowering ways that intersex people feel about their bodies.
This resource is from our online course The transgender guide to sex and relationships, made in collaboration with Intersex Aotearoa. It is designed for intersex and transgender adults, and may not be suitable for younger viewers
You can explore our other sex and relationships resources, or take our free on-demand e-learning course The Transgender Guide to Sex and Relationships, by clicking the buttons below.
