March 31st, 2018 RainbowYOUTH does Trans Day of Visibility 2018 Today we’re observing Trans Day of Visibility and the complexities that come with being visible as a gender diverse person. In an effort to share what we want for the future of Aotearoa, we reached out to a few of our friends to share their whakaaro […]
PRESS RELEASE: 20 March 2019 RainbowYOUTH Seeks New Support Manager Morgan Butler, a leader in the youth development sector, particularly for intersex, queer and gender diverse youth, is moving on from RainbowYOUTH after three years Applications for the Support Manager role open from now until 8th April, with plans for the new Support Manager to […]
Nine of New Zealand’s leading rainbow organisations have written to various ministers of the new government about the campaign promises made to the rainbow community, asking to see action and prioritisation of rainbow community issues. After an election campaign which featured many historic commitments, rainbow organisations around the country have sent letters to Minister of […]
During the Auckland Pride Parade 2018, RainbowYOUTH staff & members witnessed two people walking in front of the parade holding a banner that said ‘stop giving kids sex hormones, protect lesbian youth’. The banner reflects a wider coversation around transgender people within the rainbow community that focuses on challenging the legitimacy of their identities […]
The Executive Board at RainbowYOUTH announced today the appointment of Frances Arns as the new Executive Director of RainbowYOUTH. She will replace outgoing Executive Director Duncan Matthews who leaves the role after four years. “We’re excited to have Francis joining the RainbowYOUTH whānau,” says Sophie Sills, RainbowYOUTH Board Co-chairperson. “Over the last few years, we’ve […]
RainbowYOUTH is on the hunt for a new Executive Director with Duncan Matthews leaving the organisation after four years. Executive Director Duncan Matthews leaves the organisation after its strongest financial year yet Applications for the Executive Director role open from now until July 10th Applications accepted via the RainbowYOUTH website Current RainbowYOUTH Executive Director Duncan […]
Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine Images by Express Magazine RainbowYOUTH’s first ever charity auction went off with a bang last Thursday night – with $25,000 raised to support […]
After the release of the ground-breaking resource, Takatāpui: Part of the Whānau, Tīwhanawhana Trust Chair and takatāpui activist Dr Elizabeth Kerekere has collaborated with RainbowYOUTH to release the second resource in a series about takatāpui* well-being. Growing Up Takatāpui: Whānau Journeys is a print and digital resource which is informed by interviews with seven takatāpui […]
In an effort to spotlight and celebrate the work of volunteers in the rainbow community, ASB and RainbowYOUTH have selected the recipients for the 2nd round of the ASB and RY Tertiary Scholarships. ASB and RainbowYOUTH are excited to announce the recipients of the ASB and RY Tertiary Scholarships for 2017 – Kassie Hartendorp and […]
The role of volunteers at RainbowYOUTH is vital to our day-to-day running, and to several of the services we’ve been providing since our earliest days (such as our peer support groups). We work hard to make sure that our volunteers are recognised for the work they do, and also have access to some cool opportunities […]
We’re super duper excited to introduce Mahipahi (they/them pronouns!) – the newest addition to the RainbowYOUTH whānau. Mahipahi was an incredibly generous donation from Incedo Trust & we’re still trying to wrap our heads around how awesome our supporters can be. Mahipahi will be first and foremost, a resource to help RainbowYOUTH get our members […]
Today we held our 2016 AGM & official opening of our new centre! The opening was a beautiful and emotional ceremony, acknowledging the long journey that has lead RainbowYOUTH to our new whare on 11 Edinburgh Street. Thank you to all those who have helped us get there along the way. Aroha nui and much […]