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RainbowYOUTH
Social Service
Today
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Description
RainbowYOUTH is a charitable organisation that works with queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth, ensuring Aotearoa is a place where all young people can thrive. We work with rainbow youth aged 13 to 27 and provide holistic peer support with their communities and whānau.
Visit our website for information on our services and the links to get in touch with us!
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Walk in, Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
| Fri | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Peer support is a form of support that is based in shared experience and community. Need to talk about your gender, sexuality, or lack thereof? Got questions about transitioning or attraction? Wanna talk to someone who gets it? Refer yourself or your loved one to RainbowYOUTH! Free Sessions This is flexible to your needs and how much support you need to achieve your goals. In sessions we set goals and work towards them, these can be big or small! However, peer support is not counselling so if that is needed we can help you find the right mental health professional for you. In person or Online Sessions can be held in person at our drop in centre, or somewhere near you, or online. Confidential Sessions are confidential unless someone's safety is at risk, in which case we would work collaboratively with other relevant professionals to ensure safety for the young person.
Peer support is a form of support that is based in shared experience and community. Need to talk about your gender, sexuality, or lack thereof? Got questions about transitioning or attraction? Wanna talk to someone who gets it? Refer yourself or your loved one to RainbowYOUTH! Free Sessions This is flexible to your needs and how much support you need to achieve your goals. In sessions we set goals and work towards them, these can be big or small! However, peer support is not counselling so if that is needed we can help you find the right mental health professional for you. In person or Online Sessions can be held in person at our drop in centre, or somewhere near you, or online. Confidential Sessions are confidential unless someone's safety is at risk, in which case we would work collaboratively with other relevant professionals to ensure safety for the young person.
Service types: Advocacy, Education and training, Information, education & support, LGBTQIA+ support, Social work, Youth mentoring / development.
Peer support is a form of support that is based in shared experience and community.
Need to talk about your gender, sexuality, or lack thereof? Got questions about transitioning or attraction? Wanna talk to someone who gets it? Refer yourself or your loved one to RainbowYOUTH!
Free Sessions
This is flexible to your needs and how much support you need to achieve your goals. In sessions we set goals and work towards them, these can be big or small! However, peer support is not counselling so if that is needed we can help you find the right mental health professional for you.
In person or Online
Sessions can be held in person at our drop in centre, or somewhere near you, or online.
Confidential
Sessions are confidential unless someone's safety is at risk, in which case we would work collaboratively with other relevant professionals to ensure safety for the young person.
Our drop-in centres are open to queer, intersex, takatāpui and gender diverse young people aged 27 and under, their friends and whānau, and the communities that support our young people too. We have unlimited WiFi, community wardrobe, and a free library. Find your closest drop-in centre via our website: ry.org.nz
Our drop-in centres are open to queer, intersex, takatāpui and gender diverse young people aged 27 and under, their friends and whānau, and the communities that support our young people too. We have unlimited WiFi, community wardrobe, and a free library. Find your closest drop-in centre via our website: ry.org.nz
Our drop-in centres are open to queer, intersex, takatāpui and gender diverse young people aged 27 and under, their friends and whānau, and the communities that support our young people too.
We have unlimited WiFi, community wardrobe, and a free library. Find your closest drop-in centre via our website: ry.org.nz
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
West Coast, Canterbury, Northland, South Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Waitaki, Hawke's Bay, Central Lakes, Central Auckland, Tairāwhiti, West Auckland, South Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Southland, Waikato, Wellington, Dunedin - South Otago, MidCentral, East Auckland, Nelson Marlborough, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Lakes, North Auckland
Website
Contact Details
11 Edinburgh Street, Central Auckland
Central Auckland
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Email
Website
To refer yourself or someone else to RainbowYOUTH's support services, you can use this link: https://ry.org.nz/support-services
Our drop-in centre is open from 2pm to 5pm every Friday; during this time people are welcome to walk in without an appointment.
11 Edinburgh Street
Auckland CBD
Auckland
Auckland 1010
Street Address
11 Edinburgh Street
Auckland CBD
Auckland
Auckland 1010
Postal Address
RainbowYOUTH
Level 1
11 Edinburgh Street
Auckland CBD 1010
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This page was last updated at 9:29AM on April 30, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by RainbowYOUTH.
Our social groups are smoke, alcohol & drug-free spaces where young people can connect in a friendly, supportive environment. Youth-led and guided by trained facilitators, these groups are open to all, including those exploring their identity. Find out more about social groups via our website: ry.org.nz
Our social groups are smoke, alcohol & drug-free spaces where young people can connect in a friendly, supportive environment. Youth-led and guided by trained facilitators, these groups are open to all, including those exploring their identity.
Find out more about social groups via our website: ry.org.nz