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

Genital development chart

This genital development chart shows that we all start with the same genital tissues, and while they may change in a variety of ways there is actually very little difference between different kinds of genitals. It supports that it is not simply biology which determines what kinds of experiences you will want to have or … Continue reading Genital development chart

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