It’s so critically important that we have good data on what transgender people’s experiences are, so we can push for change and be heard. As an individual, it can be really hard to be listened to. But when we have research which shows 100, or 1,000 trans people share an experience, that’s hard to ignore. … Continue reading Your experiences matter – Counting Ourselves survey
Consensus decision making is a method of discussing issues and making decisions together. Continue reading Consensus decision making
In November 2022, we will be launching a free online course on relationships and sex for transgender adults. Whats in the course The course will cover foundational knowledge, our relationships with ourselves and our bodies, communication, relationships, safer sex, and better sex. It has around 12 hours of content, including videos, workbooks, and articles. It … Continue reading Upcoming course on relationships and sex for transgender adults
Rainbow Support Collective is holding a series of free online workshops as part of it’s Be There awareness campaign for whānau. If you are a parent or whānau member of a rainbow young person, these workshops are for you. You will learn tips from Gender Minorities Aotearoa and other Rainbow organisations, and have the opportunity … Continue reading Free online workshops for parents and whānau
We are carrying out an assessment of sexual violence and family violence support services across the country to see how ready they are to work with transgender and intersex people. Please help us complete this important piece of work by filling out our survey. Who this survey is for If you are a member of … Continue reading Sexual Violence and Family Violence Support Survey
Today the Rainbow Support Collective – of which we are a member – made the following submission on the Search and Surveillance Act review. This current consultation is for organisations, but there will be opportunities to make individual submissions later in the year. Rainbow Support Collective submission The Rainbow Support Collective is an alliance of … Continue reading Search and Surveillance Act review
This checklist for initiating gender-affirming hormone treatment aligns with New Zealand and international best practice. Checklist Further support You may wish to discuss further supports, as appropriate, if desired by your patient. However, this is not required to initiate treatment. You can find both clinical and plain language guides to hormone therapy on our website … Continue reading Checklist for initiating gender-affirming hormone treatment
Come to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) consultation on the BDMRR, to have your say on how amending birth certificates and getting legal gender recognition should work. Attend an online hui, and/or make a written submission to the DIA. Background In December 2021, parliament voted yes unanimously, to change the Births, Deaths, Marriages and … Continue reading BDMRR consultation with DIA
We are carrying out an assessment of sexual violence and family violence support across the country, to see how ready the services are to help transgender and intersex people. Please help us complete this important piece of work by filling out our survey. If you are transgender or intersex, and have ever wanted to get … Continue reading Sexual violence and family violence survey
The government recently announced their latest budget, which includes funding initiatives to improve services for transgender patients. Transgender healthcare The government has allocated $2.18 million over four years, to improve primary healthcare services for transgender patients. Primary healthcare refers to a broad range of health services provided in communities, such as your regular doctor (General … Continue reading Budget 2022: new developments in transgender health
