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SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE LOCAL RAINBOW COMMUNITY

Our sexual and gender identity goes to the heart of who we are as people. Some
of us – especially younger people – can at times find it hard figuring out how
we identify.

No one really knows yet what determines a person’s sexual orientation or gender
identity. Some people find it easy to accept, and be accepted for, who they are.
Others can find it more of a struggle, especially if our whānau and friends
don’t support us.

Feeling comfortable and confident about our sexual and gender identity is
crucial to good health and wellbeing. Identifying as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersexed and Asexual) may make you more prone to
being labelled, made fun of or abused. It’s a sad fact that people who seem to
be different to the ‘norm’ often face discrimination and bullying.

Some resources are available to explore issues around gender and sexual identity
as well as support services.

Community and Public Health assists the LGBTQIA+ community by supporting the
Pride Committee.

 

 * Get an overview on gender identity (HealthInfo).
 * Here We Are is a podcast series on living as a trans, gender diverse or
   non-binary person in Aotearoa (RNZ).
 * Trans 101: Glossary of Trans Words and How to Use Them (Gender Minorities
   Aotearoa).


UPDATED PINK PAGES DIRECTORY IS NOW AVAILABLE

The Pink Pages is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Intersex and Transgender Directory
of Queer and Queer Friendly Services in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This is now an online downloadable resource – rather than a website.

Please complete the application form below if you would like to add a new
listing to the Pink Pages.

 * Download or view the Pink Pages – updated July 2022 [391KB PDF].
 * Download the Pink Pages listing application form [80KB Word document].


FREE ONLINE COURSE: SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER PEOPLE

Gender Minorities Aotearoa is offering a free online course called Supporting
Transgender People. This course is designed to increase your knowledge of issues
affecting transgender people in Aotearoa, and to build your confidence in
speaking about these issues and supporting transgender people. It is an
introductory course and is suitable for people with any level of knowledge on
transgender issues.

The course takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, and is broken into three sessions.
You can stop at any time and continue later by logging in again. There are links
to further reading at the end of some sections – these are optional and are not
included in the time allocation.

Content warning: This course discusses stigma, discrimination, and violence
experienced by transgender and intersex people. Some content may be distressing.

 * Find out more about the Supporting Transgender People online course from
   Gender Minorities Aotearoa.


ALL RIGHT?: TAKING PRIDE IN WHO WE ARE




Research from the All Right? campaign in early 2020 found that the Christchurch
rainbow community is optimistic overall and many things are getting better.
However many LGBTQIA+ people still face significant obstacles to their
wellbeing.

The rainbow community contributes so much to our city – injecting vibrancy,
excitement and compassion. Unfortunately, discrimination, bullying, privacy
violations and things as simple as incorrect assumptions are holding us back,
and our city is poorer for it.

“The LGBTQIA+ communities contribute so much to our community, and needs to be
celebrated, not just tolerated” says All Right? manager Sue Turner.

The More than All Right? campaign is designed to celebrate and give greater
visibility to our local rainbow community. It shines the light on local members
of our rainbow community from all walks of life.

 * Find out more about the All Right? research on the LGBTQIA+ community in
   Christchurch.
 * Download or order posters from the More than All Right campaign.

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DOCUMENTS

RESEARCH REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS, WELLBEING AND HEALTH

 * Youth’19: Brief on Rainbow Young People with a disability or chronic
   condition (University of Auckland 2021).
 * Youth’19: Brief on Pacific Rainbow Young People (University of Auckland
   2021).
 * Youth’19: Brief on Rainbow Rangatahi Māori (University of Auckland 2021).
 * Youth’19: Brief on Same- and Multiple-Sex Attracted Students (University of
   Auckland 2021).
 * Youth’19: Brief on Transgender and Gender Diverse Students (University of
   Auckland 2021).

 * PRISM: Human Rights issues relating to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
   and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in Aotearoa New Zealand – A
   report with recommendations (NZ Human Right Commission 2020).
 * Wellbeing and Mental Health among Rainbow New Zealanders (Health Promotion
   Agency 2019).
 * Counting Ourselves: The health and wellbeing of trans and non-binary people
   in Aotearoa New Zealand (University of Waikato 2019).
 * Wellbeing in the Ōtautahi LGBTQIA+ community (All Right? 2018).
 * To Be Who I Am: Report of the Inquiry into Discrimination Experienced by
   Transgender People (NZ Human Rights Commission 2007).

SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR PARENTS AND SCHOOLS

 * Relationships and sexuality resources for schools and kura (Ministry of
   Education’s Health and Physical Education Online).
 * How to get it right when our kids ‘come out’ or identify as another gender
   (All Right? and Bounce).
 * Ways to help young people deal with questions about their sexual or gender
   identity (The LowDown).

 * Let’s Talk: A Resource Guide for Parents (OUTline).
 * Making schools safer for trans and gender diverse youth (Inside Out) –
   currently being revised.
 * Simple changes supporting gender diverse students (Health Promoting Schools
   magazine).
 * Ministry of Education guidelines and resources.
 * Families in TRANSition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth (Central
   Toronto Youth Services – Canada).


DOWNLOADS

Order resources from the Community Health Information Centre.

 * Gay and Lesbian Youth Support (Community and Public Health).
 * Takatāpui: Part of the whānau (Mental Health Foundation).


LINKS

 * Gender Minorities Aotearoa.
 * Rainbow Youth.
 * GayNZ.com.
 * Be There.
 * Inside Out.
 * NZ Human Rights Commission.
 * Rainbow Rights in Aotearoa.
 * Transgender Health Care (Ministry of Health).
 * Diverse Church NZ – for rainbow people of Christian faith.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

CANTERBURY
Ph: +64 3 364 1777

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SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY

OUTline NZ
0800 OUTLINE (0800 688 463)

The LowDown
Text 5626

Depression Helpline
0800 111 757

Support organisations for Canterbury, South Canterbury and West Coast LGBTQIA
youth [135KB PDF].

Qtopia (Facebook).

LGBT Community Timaru (Facebook).

Support networks for transgender people (HealthInfo).

Information on Canterbury DHB gender affirming health services (HealthInfo).

 

Gender Diversity Aotearoa has many health-related resources for LGBTQIA+
individuals and health professionals.

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INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Supporting Aotearoa’s Rainbow People: A practical guide for Mental Health
Professionals (2019).

Gender Reassignment Health Services for Trans People within New Zealand
(Ministry of Health 2011).

Guidelines for gender affirming healthcare for gender diverse and transgender
children, young people and adults in Aotearoa, New Zealand (Transgender Health
Research Lab at University of Waikato 2018).

Information on Transgender Health including gender-affirming treatments
(Community Health Pathways).

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Page last updated: 16/02/2023


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