Resources
Your guide to essential support and resources. Connect with transgender and gender diverse organisations throughout Aotearoa, explore trusted suppliers of gender affirming gear, and discover educational videos to support your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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Kiwi Organisations
Connect with transgender and gender diverse organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand
Clinical guidelines, gender-affirming care providers, and health organisations across Aotearoa
Health New Zealand — Te Whatu Ora
Gender affirming care and support services from the national health authority
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PATHA
The Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa — an interdisciplinary organisation promoting the health, wellbeing and rights of transgender people.
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WPATH
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health publishes the international Standards of Care for transgender healthcare
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Outline Aotearoa
Nationwide rainbow support, counselling, and trans and non-binary peer support service.
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Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Resources on mental health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders
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Rainbow Mental Health
A guide and resource hub for mental health professionals and providers supporting rainbow communities in Aotearoa
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Rainbow Youth
An organisation that supports gender-diverse and rainbow young people across New Zealand
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Qtopia
Qtopia is an advocacy, social change, and social support service for the whole LGBTQIA+ rainbow community, based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and working throughout Waitaha Canterbury and Te Waipounamu the South Island.
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InsideOUT Kōaro
A national charity making Aotearoa safer for all rainbow and takatāpui people — providing resources, workshops, consulting, advocacy and support
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Inclusive Education (TKI)
How New Zealand schools support trans and other rainbow students — a government resource for educators
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Gender Minorities Aotearoa
A peer-led organisation providing a national service and information database for gender minorities across Aotearoa
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Counting Ourselves
An anonymous health survey designed by and for trans and non-binary people living in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Our trusted partner for high-quality gender affirming gear
Transcend Garments
Transcend is a small New Zealand-based business, dedicated to creating high-quality gender-affirming garments. Each piece is handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. Transcend is passionate about addressing gaps in resources for transgender individuals and actively seeks input from the community to develop new, accessible products tailored to their needs. As a brand, we aim to push the boundaries of what gender-affirming clothing can be.
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Discover trusted suppliers of binders, packers, and other gender affirming products
Binders/Tape
Swimwear
Packers/STP
Video Gallery
Educational videos to support your journey and expand your understanding
InsideOUT
Created by RainbowYOUTH and partners. This resource is curated for
NZ education, it features a series of short episodes (Episodes 1-5)
covering everything from "Gender, Sex & sexuality" to "Transgender &
intersex identities".
Recommended for: Beginners, Teachers, Family members and youth
Healthify Gender Diversity
This health portal hosts several short and practical videos
including "What it's like to be intersex" and other personal stories
like "Charly Walsh's Transgender Story".
Recommended for: A clinical yet empathetic overview of what gender dysphoria
feels like and how it is treated in NZ.