WHAT AGENDER NEW ZEALAND PROVIDES

Services Provided

• Support Groups in Northland, Hamilton, East Coast, Manawatu, Dunedin, Wellington & Christchurch
• New Groups starting in Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, and Central Otago
• FtM Aotearoa is affiliated to Agender NZ.
• Member of I.L.G.A.
• Social gatherings in a safe environment.
• Acceptance of all forms of gender difference.
• Space for personal growth and development.
• National partners support network.
• Sources of relevant information.
• A BI monthly Magazine Agender Perspective
• Our library with over 200 books, publications, DVD's and videos on relevant topics.
• We also hold a conference,every 2 years and an AGM each year the next being in Wellington,in june 11th 2011.

In addition to this, AGENDER provides education to the general public, talks in High schools and we also lobby on a political level on issues relevant to our community.

WHO CAN JOIN?
Anyone who is transgender basically. Agender uses the term transgender to cover all aspects of the gender continuum. Obviously we have transgender people but the group is for partners and families also. We also are happy to accept supporters as members.

DO YOU DO PRE JOINING INTERVIEWS?
Sort of. While there is no formal process, it is important for everyone to feel comfortable in a new environment, so we encourage people to meet with local coordinators where possible.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
As all good organisations need finances so do we. The fees allow the group to expand and provide additional services to members. They also help towards promoting the issues of being transgender positively.

Annual National Membership: $30.00
Note: some regions have a local membership fee also
As a non-profit organisation recognised by Inland Revenue, Donations over $5.00 are tax deductible.

MEETINGS
The meetings are held at the local Coordinators home, at a time convenient to them. Arrangements can be made for those needing to arrive a bit early to dress.

WHAT HAPPENS AT MEETINGS?
Well, it's like any other gathering of people, lots of talk, gossip and discussion. Sometimes there are special events and these are identified well in advance.

WHAT DO I TAKE?
Yourself, of course, and anything you may need to dress, make-up, etc. Some members contribute a bottle of wine towards the refreshments for the evening. A contribution towards supper would also be greatly appreciated.

WHO RUNS THE GROUP?
Each area is voluntarily run by a coordinator. As this is totally voluntary on their behalf, please respect their home and privacy. There will be a donation container on the supper table so please pop in a coin or two to help pay for the tea, coffee and heating etc.

CONDUCT
Members shall always conduct themselves, at any function of the group, in a respectable manner and have regard for the feelings of other members.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• A member shall not identify any other member in any way, without the express permission of that other member, unless required by law.
• All members will have the strict regard for other members right to privacy and anonymity

FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information can be found in the contact section
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