Safe Access is a project that aims to improve access to safe and inclusive physical activity for transgender people living in the Whanganui region.

Safe Access to Physical Activity for Transgender People in Whanganui

Project Dates:

April 2025 – May 2026

This project aims to improve access to safe and inclusive physical activity for transgender people living in the Whanganui region.

Many transgender individuals face barriers to participating in physical activity due to concerns about safety and a lack of supportive environments. Through this project, we will work closely with the transgender community to co-design physical activity options that are safe, welcoming, and accessible.

The goal is to enhance mental health and wellbeing for transgender people by providing them with opportunities to engage in physical activity in a supportive space. We will collaborate with general practices and local sports and recreational services to ensure these options are sustainable and available for the community in the long term.

This project seeks to promote health equity and improve the overall wellbeing of transgender people in Whanganui.

What do we want clinicians to do?
  • Have a conversation with priority group patients who have not completed bowel screening.
  • Use the desk top trifold to guide the conversation.

Opportunistic conversations:
  • GPs and practice nurses will be encouraged to initiate discussions about bowel screening during consultations to support informed decision-making.

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Project documents:

There are no associated documents for this project.

Project updates:

There are no project updates for this project.
This project is completed.
Gout Stop continues as a clinical and community programme in Whanganui.

Available Resources:

Primary care desk stand

3 versions:

  • For districts with age 60-74
  • For Tairawhiti and MidCentral pilot districts
  • For Waikato pilot district
National Bowel Screening Programme Primary Care Desk Stand

‘You’ve got this’ poster

3 versions:

  • For districts with age 60-74
  • For Tairawhiti and MidCentral pilot districts
  • For Waikato pilot district
Time to Screen - National Bowel Screening Programme A3 Poster

Whole bowel screening sample kit

Time to Screen - National Bowel Screening Sample Kit

Tube with attached info card

National Bowel Screening Programme Primary Care Tube with attached info card

Bowel screening trifold card (formerly the flipchart)

National Bowel Screening Programme Primary Care Trifold CardDownload the guide

Project team:

Katie McMenamin

Dr Katie McMenamin

Dr Angie Enoka

Dr Angie Enoka

Mel Meates

Mel Meates

Project collaborators:

There are no collaborators for this project.

Funders: