Understanding Gender Diversity and Supporting Rainbow Rangat
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This workshop will provide a brief overview of gender diversity, with a focus on the age and stage of gender-diverse rangatahi who attend WHS. It will cover gender development, expression, identity, incongruence and dysphoria.The workshop will also discuss gender-affirming options (social and/or medical) available to young people up to 18 years old in the Wellington region. Most importantly, it will explore how to best support your gender-diverse rangatahi and/or their peers.
The last 20 minutes will provide the opportunity for a Q&A session.
The presenters all specialise in gender-affirming healthcare:
Dr Kayla Mackie, Clinical Psychologist for Paediatric Endocrinology (under 16 years)
Dr Rona Carrol, GP specialising in gender-affirming healthcare
Jemima Bullock, Consultant Clinical Psychologist for Endocrinology (16+ years)
This workshop is limited to parents and caregivers of current WHS rangatahi. It is an in person workshop only. The presentation will be shared with participants after the event.
Date
Monday 25 May 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+12)Location
Wellington High School Library
249 Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington Wellington 6011
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Understanding Gender Diversity and Supporting Rainbow Rangat
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