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. karta sayta ММЦ Плюс

An alpine lake in summer, dramatic mountains in the distance descending into the water. A child is floating on their back in the water as their family look on from a small wharf.

Saltwater siblings

They are the kuia of the roto and the awa, ocean navigators and alpine explorers. They were welcoming us, fellow saltwater drinkers, to their freshwater heaven.

Professional supervision in trans peer work

For supervisors of peer support workers in Aotearoa, drawing from kaitiakitanga-informed approaches to supervision can bring benefit.

Kahu Carter for Christchurch Central

This might be bold of me but I think I'd describe Kahu Carter as the natural successor for Christchurch Central. She's kanohi kītea. She already is my representative - just this time I finally get to give that green tick twice.

Time to sue the Government.

This week, the High Court will hear PATHA’s challenge to the Minister of Health’s regulation that bans new prescriptions of reversible pubertal suppression medication for transgender young people.

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Saltwater siblings

Professional supervision in trans peer work

Kahu Carter for Christchurch Central

Time to sue the Government.