We have published our first quarterly e-Bulletin. This is planned to be a quarterly publication, and over the next few months we will be working on establishing the format, including guidelines for editorial inclusion. To view the e-Bulletin you need to be an NZSHS member and we have free and paid membership options available.
The Guidelines for gender affirming healthcare for gender diverse and transgender children, young people and adults in Aotearoa, New Zealand 2018 have been published by the Transgender Health Research Lab of the University of Waikato, and endorsed by the Australian and New Zealand Professional Association for Transgender Health, the New Zealand Sexual Health Society and the New Zealand Society of Endocrinology. Read the full guidelines here: Guidelines for Gender Affirming Healthcare for Gender Diverse and Transgender Children, Young People and Adults in Aotearoa NZ
Dame Margaret Sparrow has been named a Public Health Champion 2017 by the Public Health Association (PHA) for her life’s work serving and leading sexual and reproductive health services and rights in New Zealand.
Our congratulations to Dame Catherine Healy for well-deserved recognition for her work and commitment to gain better conditions and rights of sex workers.
Syphilis rates are climbing in Otago and Southland as the country is swept by a resurgence of the disease - and a Dunedin specialist wants greater awareness of the condition. Otago Daily Times, Tues 31 July 2018.
Dunedin doctor Jill McIlraith wants people to be more aware of the dangers of syphilis
| Tue, 14 May 2019 | Submissions for Proferred Papers OPENS |
| Mon, 05 Aug 2019 | Submissions for Proferred Papers CLOSE |
| Early Sep 2019 | Authors notified on submission results |
| Wed 02 Oct 2019 | Early-bird Registrations CLOSE |
Further details about the conference and paper submission process are available online at www.nzshs2019.co.nz.
The Organising Committee for the 41st New Zealand Sexual Health Conference 2019 invites you to submit an abstract for the New Zealand Sexual Health Society Annual Conference 2019. Abstracts of a general sexual health theme will be considered, with priority given to abstracts which support the conference theme of Tipping Points in NZ Sexual Health.
The closing date for Proffered Papers is Monday 5 August 2019 at 5.00pm
Further details about the conference and paper submission process are available online at www.nzshs2019.co.nz.
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