A core part of our work is systemic advocacy - encouraging decision makers to support the rights and interests of rainbow people through laws, policies and strategies.
We make written submissions, meet with people, and work with colleagues across a range of sectors to support collective advocacy.
This page shares some of the submissions we have written or signed on to.
Addressing rainbow mental health and addictions disparities
Submission on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s He Ara Āwhina framework (April 2022)
Submission on the Ministry of Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Long-Term Pathway (March 2021)
Submission on the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Psychosocial and Mental Wellbeing Recovery Plan - Kia Kaha, Kia Māia, Kia Ora Aotearoa (June 2020)
Improving access to gender-affirming healthcare
Submission to Pharmac on their proposals to widen access to progesterone and antiretrovirals
Improving data about rainbow populations
Submission to Statistics New Zealand on the Sex and gender identity statistical standards: Consultation