Supporting Transgender People
Increase your knowledge of issues affecting transgender people in Aotearoa, and build your confidence in speaking about these issues and supporting transgender people.
Course curriculum
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Introduction
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How to use this course
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Lets get ready to learn
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Welcome to chapter 1
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Transgender Language Basics
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Transgender 101: sex and gender
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Glossary options
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Trans 101: a glossary of trans words and how to use them
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Sex and Gender Review
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Transgender Language Review
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Welcome to chapter 2
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Understanding transphobia
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Content warning
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Discrimination and Disparity 1.0
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Transphobia Review
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Discrimination Review
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Welcome to chapter 3
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Protective Factors and Support
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Irawhiti takatāpui
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Takatāpui: Part of the Whānau
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Gender Minorities Aotearoa
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Our support services
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Protective Factors Review
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Support Review
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GMA Assistance Review
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We've reached the end of chapter 3
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Continue your learning
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About this course
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FAQ
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Who is the course is for?
This course is for families, friends, supporters, and professional development in Aotearoa. It is suitable for people with any level of knowledge on transgender issues.
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Is there a certificate with this course?
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
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When are the course dates?
This course is provided on-demand, so you can learn at times that suit you. You can stop at any time and continue later by logging in again.
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How long does the course take to complete?
Typically between 2 and 3 hours.
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Can I get downloads of the course materials?
In most cases you can download booklet versions of both the written materials and the videos from within the course.
Course feedback
What students said about this course
Well-researched, informative and encouraging
Leah Whiu
This is an awesome course which taught me a lot about working with transgender people. I really appreciated the clarity, examples, statistics, application a...
Read MoreThis is an awesome course which taught me a lot about working with transgender people. I really appreciated the clarity, examples, statistics, application and generosity of sharing all of this information. Nga mihi nunui ki a koutou mo o koutou mahi whankahirahira
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Lee-Anne McAuliffe
This was a really relevant course for me in my addictions work. I feel like I have a much better grasp on supporting transgender people now
This was a really relevant course for me in my addictions work. I feel like I have a much better grasp on supporting transgender people now
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Tania Adams
This course was incredibly informative, easy to follow and would appeal to anyone interested in learning more around how to be supportive and how to access t...
Read MoreThis course was incredibly informative, easy to follow and would appeal to anyone interested in learning more around how to be supportive and how to access the many services available.
Read LessGreat course that is helping me support my trans whānau :)
Sarah Jones
Really got a lot from this course. It's short but packs a punch! Great to hear the voices and choices and needs of trans people. I recommend this course if y...
Read MoreReally got a lot from this course. It's short but packs a punch! Great to hear the voices and choices and needs of trans people. I recommend this course if you want to know how to do your best by our wonderful trans community.
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Alex Michel-Smith
Thank you GMA for your really helpful course. Filled with heaps of information and resources to gain more knowledge and understanding around supporting trans...
Read MoreThank you GMA for your really helpful course. Filled with heaps of information and resources to gain more knowledge and understanding around supporting transgender people. Your extensive resource list was really informative and great to have on hand going forward in my mahi.
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Leah Lutau
Great information and access to information for future learning and awareness. Easy to follow
Great information and access to information for future learning and awareness. Easy to follow
Read LessA lot of valuable information
Simon Mutch
An interesting course with a range of information that is helpful and insightful.
An interesting course with a range of information that is helpful and insightful.
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