PADA Rainbow Series | Takatāpui - Monday 23 February 2026 - Ōtautahi | Christchurch
2026-02-23 09:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Raupō Room at Papa Hou, 4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
These seminars provide professional development for healthcare providers supporting families affected by perinatal distress related to pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.
Join us at the TAKATĀPUI seminar for our PADA Rainbow Series to explore how we can co-create a maternity system that honours the diverse journeys of Takatāpui and Rainbow parents. Together, we can ensure every whānau feels valued, seen, and supported.
Takatāpui individuals and Rainbow communities deserve a maternity system that recognises their mana and supports their journey to build their whānau. Research shows that at least 20% of trans individuals aspire to have tamariki (Trans Pregnancy Care Project), and this number is bound to grow when care becomes genuinely inclusive, culturally responsive, and mana-enhancing.
Midwives can attract Continuing Education Hours.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Professor Elizabeth Kerekere (she/her/ia)
Scout Barbour-Evans (they/them)
Natalie Allen (she/he/they) and Tash Wharerau
Ngā mihi to Rāta Foundation, The Tindall Foundation, and The Kind Foundation for their financial support towards this seminar. We could not do it without you!

Spaces are limited, you must register below to attend.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
General Admission/Non-Member: $125
PADA Members/Full-time Students: $100
For any queries, please email admin@pada.nz

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