Contacts and Support

Gay Wellington Helpline (Switchboard)

OUT THERE is a Joint National Queer Youth Development Project between the New Zealand AIDS Foundation and Rainbow Youth. The aim of OUT THERE is to enhance the wellbeing of Queer youth within Aotearoa NZ. The project is endeavoring to combat queer based prejudice and discrimination through the development of environments that are safe and supportive of queer young people. Such environments will be of benefit to all young people who are impacted upon by queer based prejudice.

Safety in Our Schools Action Kit

New Zealand research has highlighted that schools are often unsafe environments for young people who are, or perceived to be, transgender, bisexual, Takataapui, gay, Faafafine or lesbian. Anyone seen as differing to the heterosexual norm is potentially a target for abuse and discrimination. This resource provides information and strategies to assist schools in enhancing their environments to be inclusive of sexuality and gender diversity. The rationale is that all students should be able to actively participate and reach their potential within the school environment.

To download the Safety in Schools kit visit http://www.outthere.org.nz.

Marlborough Gay, Lesbian and Friends Support

Offers contacts for peer support, social opportunities and community advocacy in Marlborough for Marlborough's GBL&T community. It is an initiative of the Marlborough Hospital Board Public Health Service.

Parents of Gays - Nelson

Support for parents and families of gays, bisexuals and lesbians.

Provides caring and understanding support for parents and families. Not affilliated to any group, but are parents themselves.

PFLAG South Inc

PFLAG South is a group for parents and families with lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered members. We also welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their friends. The group aims to help families in understanding their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered members and in accepting them with love and pride. It offers a chance to meet with other families in an informal and, where necessary, confidential setting. It also offers support and advice where this is needed.

PFLAG South provides a point of contact for the exchange of information between groups and individuals and education to the wider community. Support Meetings are at 7.30 p.m. on the last Monday of each month at Community House, 301 Moray Place.

The PFLAG Youth Group is a support and social group for young people aged twenty and under. Information about our activities can be obtained by phoning 0800-OUTLINE, by texting 021 4 QINFO or from the PFLAG helpline 027 6869 304. Confidentiality is assured.

School’s Out

School's Out is a support / hangout group for young people and school aged people, identifying as queer, transgender, takataapui, intersex, fa'afafine, gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and their friends. We meet in Wellington city on Thursdays, 3:30-5pm

School's Out on Demand - A forum for young queer people to voice, air and express what's going on for them, the things that affect them, and the challenges they face.

Wellington Police Diversity Liason Officer

If you have an issue or question for Police, you can approach a Diversity Liason Officer as a first point of contact.

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