Rainbow Community
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Organisations and Support
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https://www.ry.org.nz/
RY is a charity that supports queer and gender diverse youth in Aotearoa. http://insideout.org.nz/ A national organisation that works to make Aotearoa a safer place for all young people of minority sexualities, sexes and genders to live and be in. https://www.facebook.com/Q-Youth-898926306810860/ Q-Youth is a Nelson based community organisation that provides support, information, advocacy and education for LGBTI young people and their whānau. https://www.youthline.co.nz/ Sexual orientation and gender identity can be a tricky subject to understand but there are heaps of awesome resources out there to build your understanding! http://www.outline.org.nz/ A confidential free LGBTIQ+ affirming support line and face-to-face counselling service. http://www.imlocal.co.nz/ The I’m Local Project aims to help queer & gender diverse youth all over Aotearoa to feel valued, recognised and supported in their local communities. |
https://rainbowrights.nz/ Rainbow Youth and Youthlaw have collaborated to produce a website that aims to provide legal info about the rights of rainbow rangatahi. https://www.facebook.com/voicingpride/ By leveraging the power of storytelling and social media, we are committed to providing an inclusive space that gives a voice to the unheard members of LGBTQ+ communities across all New Zealand secondary schools. http://everyoneisgay.com/ A Q&A website where two young queer people respond to questions dealing with everything under the sun about sexual orientation and gender identity. https://genderminorities.com/ An organisation that assists trans, intersex and takatāpui people in having choices about their lives, their bodies, and in getting the things they need. https://www.facebook.com/groups/genderbridge/?_rdc=1&_rdr An incorporated society providing support for transgender people, their friends and family. |
Resources and Info
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http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/genderbread-person/
Breaking through the binary: Gender explained using continuums. https://www.outontheshelves.insideout.org.nz/ An online reading resource connecting rainbow young people with the stories that represent them. |
https://www.ted.com/playlists/307/on_coming_out
Powerful, personal stories of sharing one's true identity with the world. https://www.ted.com/playlists/264/lgbtq_pride These moving, personal talks share stories of love and commitment in the LGBTQ community. |
