Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare for Gender Diverse and Transgender Children, Young People and Adults

Internationally and within New Zealand there has been a substantial increase in the demand for gender affirming healthcare over the past decade. The Youth’12 secondary school survey, estimated that approximately 1.2% of adolescents in New Zealand…

Te Uepū Hāpai Te Ora Advisory Group – Safe and Effective Justice

Tēnā koe  Thank you for recently meeting with Te Uepū and being part of the public conversation on justice reform. I am following up on the recent engagement between your organisation and Te Uepū. I…

Child & Youth Well-being Strategy Consultations

Tēnā koe. Thank you for attending the Health Sector Engagement with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet regarding the development of New Zealand’s first Child and Youth Well-being Strategy across the country. In preparation…

Mental Health & Addictions Inquiry – SYHPANZ meeting

On behalf of the panel of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction, thanks so much for meeting our panel members and your insights on issues for youth. After receiving around 5,500 submissions, and holding about…