Our Groups
Group support services for trans and non-binary individuals provide a safe and inclusive space for community members to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in navigating gender identity. Facilitated in combination with knowledgeable, clinical professionals and peer support, these groups offer emotional support, resources, and a sense of belonging, fostering a network for individuals on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Adult Trans Support Group
Mondays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
This group is open to any Transgender, Nonbinary, or Questioning individuals, 18 years+, in Tauranga and Rotorua who are interested in constructive conversation about gender and/or exploration of identity. Whānau and partners are welcome to join in discussion. This group therapy is facilitated by a mental health provider and Peer Support Worker who are both peers within the community.
Tauranga: Gender Dynamix, Building 55, Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
Rotorua: Rotorua Arts Village, 1240 Hinemaru St, Rotorua
Trans Teen Support Groups
Tauranga: Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm Gender Dynamix, Building 55, Historic Village, 17th Ave
This group is for youth between the ages of 13 and 19, who are nonbinary, Trans, or exploring their gender. We provide peer support, kai fun activities, and a welcoming environment.
Gender-Expansive Children’s Support Group
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5pm - 6:30 pm
This group is for children, 12 and younger, who are exploring and expressing their gender in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. This group occurs along side our Pride Parents Group. This gives parents to opportunity to drop their kiddos off at this group and then attend their own support group, accommodating schedules.
Pride Parents Support Group
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 5pm - 6:30 pm
This group offers a safe space to ask questions, find support, share your experience, and learn from peers. This group is open to any parent or guardian seeking informative and healing discussion based on caring for LGBTQI+ youth. This group occurs along side our Trans Children’s Support Group.This gives parents to opportunity to drop their kiddos off at group and then attend their own support group, accommodating schedules.
Whakatāne Trans Youth Support Group
Tuesdays, 5pm - 6:30pm
This group is for people age 13 and above, who are Nonbinary, Trans, or exploring their gender. We provide peer support, fun activities, and a welcoming environment. It is located inside TPOOM Space, 26 Boon Street, Whakatāne.
Online Adult Trans Support Group
Wednesdays, 5pm - 6:30pm
We offer virtual group therapy support for all gender-diverse (Trans, Nonbinary, and Questioning) Takatāpui adults (18+) of Aotearoa. This service is offered through Zoom, so each participant must download this program and know how to work it. Each individual will be asked to turn their camera on to ensure we know who attends each group to maintain safety and transparency. This group, like all our other groups is free—no groups during national holidays.
Meeting Link | Meeting ID: 860 9813 6484
Resources & Information
Monday – Friday, 11am–5pm
We all need advice and information from time to time. We have a number of services available, including resources and general information. Send us a message through out Contact tab at the top of this site, through our social media at the top right of this site, or stop on by! We would love to see you and do our best, when we are available, to meet your needs.
Professional Development
We offer professional development for all businesses who wish to learn about gender, Trans people, and creating a safe and inclusive workplace for staff and those served by the business. Some developmental programming can include how to develop inclusive, safe workplaces and providing continuing education credits for providers. Interested in this service? Please reach out to us through the Contact section of our website.
Thanks to Good Neighbour, we provide healthy kai during our Tauranga based groups and help support whānau with food access.
Group Expectations
Gender Dynamix offers a variety of different groups.
These are our group expectations for each group. We do our best to create a gender-affirming, inclusive, and safe environment for all members of our community. Each attendee of our groups is expected to adhere to the group expectations.
Any repeated disruptions to the group will be addressed on an individual basis and a corrective action plan will be made.
• Be kind to all kinds
• Be respectful of others & property
• Be supportive
• Be truthful, to self & others
• Be an ally
• Avoid hate speech
• Avoid glorifying substance use
• Avoid glorifying self harm
• Avoid speaking over others
• Please respect people's privacy