Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
11 Edinburgh Street, Central Auckland
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Historic Village, 17th Avenue West, Tauranga
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
10 Abbey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
RainbowYOUTH is a national organisation based on providing support, information and advocacy for young queer, gender diverse and intersex people up to the ages of 27.
We provide support, information, resources & advocacy for Aotearoa’s
queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.
Support offered:
- Support for transgender and gender diverse young people and their whānau (Auckland and Northland)
- Support and advocacy for rainbow young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness (Auckland)
- Support for whānau experiencing conflict or breakdown after a young person comes out
- Peer support groups throughout the country
- One-on-one support and referral pathways for rainbow people across Aotearoa
- Drop-in centres in Auckland, Taranaki and Tauranga
- I'm Local - National directory of youth support groups
- Free educational resources
- Professional development for organisations
Education workshops and training resources are available to schools, the Department of Health and community leaders and professionals throughout New Zealand.
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
Charges
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
11 Edinburgh Street, Central Auckland
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
Historic Village, 17th Avenue West, Tauranga
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu – Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
10 Abbey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Gender support
Our Transgender Peer Support Service is to help gender-diverse young people (up to age 27) and/or their whānau, explore gender identity through accessing gender-affirming healthcare, providing information and resources, and…
Education and training
Basic needs
- Drop-in centre
- Emergency accommodation
We can help rainbow people to access emergency housing and work and income services, and advocate for them during the process.
Advocacy
Finding well informed, non-judgemental and accessible support services around gender and sexuality can be particularly challenging in Aotearoa. RainbowYOUTH works with young people, their whānau and their wider communities to…
LGBTIQ+ support
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Contact Details
11 Edinburgh Street, Central Auckland
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 376 4155
Email
Website
Historic Village, 17th Avenue West, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
Mobile
022 492 6798
Email
Website
10 Abbey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 376 4155
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 1:52PM on February 15, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by RainbowYOUTH.