Speaking Engagements

AusPATH Symposium: Gender Affirming Care in Waitaha, Aotearoa

I presented this workshop at the AusPATH/PATHA combined symposium in Narrm, Melbourne, in November 2023.

Jennifer K Shields

Nov 2, 2023

I presented a workshop at the AusPATH/PATHA combined symposium in Narrm, Melbourne, in November 2023. I spoke about the approach we've taken to developing new pathways to accessing gender affirming care, and introducing new services for trans communities, here in Waitaha Canterbury, Aotearoa.

On Heartstopper, queer joy, and the problem of context.

We watched the latest season of Heartstopper this week, at first an episode or two at a time, and then the back half of the season all in one night.

A group of people posing for a photo. They're standing outdoors at night, on a tile floor. There are about 20 of them.

From Lisboa to Paris: A WPATH travel diary

I've been in Lisboa, Portugal for the past week, attending my first WPATH symposium. It's my first time here and I'm glad I came, but it's also been a strong reminder of how far we still have to go.

Why do we ignore the evidence?

So, where is the problem? If the authors cannot identify a case where Sport NZ's guidelines might cause an issue - why, then, does Chris Bishop reckon "they make some fair points"?

Gender Diversity in Physiotherapy

I was invited to present at the Physiotherapy New Zealand conference in Ōtautahi in September, 2024.

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On Heartstopper, queer joy, and the problem of context.

From Lisboa to Paris: A WPATH travel diary

Why do we ignore the evidence?

Gender Diversity in Physiotherapy