Frequently Asked Questions

  • Gender Journeys Day is a conference for healthcare providers, educators, and families in Hawai‘i on gender-affirming care for keiki. The goal of Gender Journeys Day is to educate participants and increase the understanding of gender-affirming care for keiki while building a community of local providers and support.

  • Gender Journeys Day has sessions specific to healthcare providers, educators, and families on gender-affirming care for gender diverse keiki. Gender diverse includes but is not limited to: transgender or trans, māhū, non-binary or enby, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender identities, as well as those exploring their gender identities.

  • One of the aims of Gender Journeys Day is to cultivate a sense of community and connection through in-person interaction. To reduce barriers for those traveling from neighbor islands, participants can apply for travel grants. See “Travel” section below for details.

  • Yes! Families are encouraged to bring their gender diverse keiki and siblings. There will be separate youth programming for keiki ages 6 and up. Children under 6 must remain with their caregiver during the conference.

  • You can find ticket pricing on our registration page here.

  • Admission to the conference includes light breakfast and lunch, followed by a shave ice social at the conclusion of the sessions. Information on dietary restrictions and allergies will be collected at registration.

  • Gender Journeys Day is continuing education accredited for medical and mental health care providers. Please see the “Accreditation” tab in the menu above for more information.

  • It is very important that all attendees feel safe at the conference. All attendees at Gender Journeys Day agree to abide by codes of conduct that affirm the gender needs and experiences of all people. Mahalo for your commitment to gender diversity and safety.

    Please note, for the safety and security of all participants, exact conference location in Honolulu will be provided after registration.

General Questions

  • To increase accessibility to the conference for participants from neighbor islands, we offer travel grants for those who apply. The travel grant application is incorporated into the conference registration form.

  • The travel grant application is incorporated into the conference registration form, just make sure to respond Yes to the question: “If you are flying to O‘ahu for the event, are you interested in applying for a travel grant?”.

    1. Roundtrip economy or coach airfare from one of the neighbor islands to O‘ahu.

    2. Rideshare or taxi between the HNL airport to the conference location.

      **Please note, rental car costs cannot be reimbursed.

    3. IF LODGING IS REQUIRED, please reach out to us at hello@genderjourneyshawaii.org.

  • A provider, educator, or an ‘ohana** flying to O‘ahu for the conference can apply for a travel grant.

    **Please note: an ‘ohana travel grant covers 1 parent and 1 keiki.

Travel