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Gender identity resources for whānau
The resources on this page offer advice for whānau (families) of young people who are exploring their gender or identify as gender diverse. They include practical ways to support your child and tips for talking to schools or family members.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
- Be There
Be There is a new national initiative by the Youth Sector Rainbow Collective, a collaborative effort between the organisations across Aotearoa that serve our rainbow (LGBTQIA+), gender and sex diverse rangatahi.
- OUTLine – Let's talk, a resource guide for parents
Common questions and tips for parents of LGBTQ kids. There's also a factsheet for Families of LGBTQ kids.
- Central Toronto Youth Services – Families in TRANSition, a resource guide for families of transgender youth
A comprehensive publication to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children.
- Fenway Health – Tips for parents & guardians of transgender youth
Tips for things to say to your child and things to say to others.
- Human Rights Campaign – Supporting & caring for transgender children
Steps that families and community members can take to support transgender and gender-expansive kids in their lives.
- Mermaids – Parents
Information for parents who would like to know more about helping their child discover their gender.
Written by Ko Awatea gender-affirming care co-design group. Adapted by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Page created May 2019. Last updated June 2019.
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