Out in the city 2023 Wellington

This year we’ll be at Out in the city on 18 March, 10am – 4pm, for Wellington PRIDE festival. It will be held indoors at the Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Highlights for the day will include : – heaps of amazing stalls– delicious food & drink– drag performers, entertainers, & … Continue reading Out in the city 2023 Wellington

Rest in peace Georgina Beyer

Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender Mayor and Member of Parliament in recorded history, passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice, 6 March 2023 at 3.30pm. Our Executive Director Ahi Wi-Hongi wrote a small tribute to her here. For many, many trans people in Aotearoa, Georgina Beyer was the first – and for some … Continue reading Rest in peace Georgina Beyer

Census 2023 – just the facts

The 2023 census will count transgender and intersex people for the first time. After many years of activism from a wide range of people in our communities, including protests, banner drops, submissions, and lots of other tactics, we’re here. This is a huge win. While some of the wording and changes are not what we … Continue reading Census 2023 – just the facts

Coping with trauma

This workbook explains emotional and body responses to fear and survival mechanisms, as well as behavioral responses, and how to recognise a trauma response. Learners are prompted to identify how they might know if they’re experiencing a trauma response, and how they want to react or want partners to respond. This resource is from our … Continue reading Coping with trauma

Solving relationship issues

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. Continue reading Solving relationship issues

My intersex self

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 Continue reading My intersex self