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.

What's actually happening with puberty blockers in Aotearoa

This Government is intentionally exposing our tamariki to significant harm, and they know it.

A very important submission to Manatū Hauora

Thank you to the Ministry of Health for giving me this important opportunity to have my voice heard, and recognising that this is a matter for the whole nation to decide.

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.

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What's actually happening with puberty blockers in Aotearoa

A very important submission to Manatū Hauora

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

From Lisboa to Paris: A WPATH travel diary