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 […]
What does our AGM involve? As a charitable organisation, we have to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) every year. What happens is that the people responsible for the running and organisation of RY, the board, use the AGM as a chance to report about all the happenings of the last year to its members […]
Tonight we’re at the Beehive to celebrate the Youth Week Awards! Here are our two winners: Alice – one of our awesome interns (left), our co-chair Rachel (right) with our Support Manager Morgan (centre). Alice has been with RY since she was 13. Her dedication and hard work makes her one of our most valued […]
RainbowYOUTH & the Holocaust Centre of NZ are proud to be hosting the Auckland leg of Professor William Spurlin’s tour of New Zealand, with several exciting events coming up looking at the treatment and ideas of queerness during the Nazi Holocaust during World War II. William J Spurlin is Professor of English and Director of Teaching […]
Last night marked RainbowYOUTH’s first official pride event – a gathering to celebrate RainbowYOUTH’s different supporters and partnerships over the last few years. Hosted by ASB on their rooftop bar, the gathering was focused around what sustainable partnerships have helped RainbowYOUTH achieve. The outcomes of two particular partnerships were demonstrated, with stalls set up dedicated […]
Do you have an interest in mentoring and leadership? RainbowYOUTH is seeking executive advisors who are interested in mentoring and youth development to join our governance board in a voluntary capacity. Executive Advisors form an important part of RainbowYOUTH’s governance board, bringing additional skills to the by youth for youth board (who are RainbowYOUTH members […]