Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau
At RY Auckland, you can access one-on-one sexuality and trans peer support, housing support, hang out at our drop-in centre, join social groups to meet other rainbow young people and use our free community wardrobe in a safe and inclusive space. Scroll down to discover more about RY Auckland!
Support Services
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Trans Peer Support
Free, fully confidential Peer Support Service for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse youth who need support and/or advocacy with transitioning, identity, accessing gender affirming healthcare and social and whānau affirmation.
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Sexuality Support
Peer Support involves meeting one-on-one with a support worker either in person, virtually or over the phone. We provide strength-based peer support that considers hauora, resilience, cultural identities & individual journeys.
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Social Groups
Our social groups are smoke, alcohol & drug free spaces where young people can connect with one another in a friendly, supportive and inclusive environment. Each of our groups are youth-led and hosted by trained facilitators.
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Housing Support
We, in partnership with other organizations and communities work to provide support for queer, gender diverse, takatāpui & intersex young people who are at risk of, or who are experiencing housing insecurities including living in unsafe environments.
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CADS & Altered High Youth Service
Free mental health and addiction support service for Rainbow rangatahi aged 13-25 whose lives have been affected by alcohol or drug use. Contact Damian on 021 947 263 or just come and ask to speak to the “CADS Clinician”. Every Friday 2PM - 5PM
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Sea and Stone Spa - IPL Hair Removal
This is a private club run by Gender Minorities Aotearoa, in collaboration with Rainbow Youth providing free facial hair removal to transgender people.
Tāmaki Drop in Centre
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.
Here you can hang out, play games, access our free community wardrobe , library and resources! Our Tāmaki drop-in centre is open on Fridays from 2PM - 5PM. We are located on 10 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD.
we’ve got some facilitators hosting planned activities and workshops you can take part in! Here you can also meet with the CADS Clinician or use the IPL service.
At our Community Wardrobes, you can get identity affirming clothing and make up in a supportive environment. You can take some home for free! You can also take some free queer books from our library!
Our drop in centres are:
Gender inclusive and affirming: We might ask for your name and pronouns and all toilets are gender free
Zero tolerance of racism, homophobia, transphobia, intersexphobia and biphobia
Respectful of privacy and boundaries: Photos are taken only with your permission and personal information is only shared or publicised with your knowledge
Wheelchair accessible entrance and toilet
Unlimited wifi, computer and landline access
Smoke, drug and alcohol free spaces.
Contact us: Auckland@ry.org.nz
Auckland Support Team
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Bi Kun
They/Them | Peer Support Worker
I’m a trans non-binary person, born in Aotearoa to Malaysian-Chinese and Scottish migrants. I have a background as a landscape architect in community development and education and am now privileged to be part of the RY family as a peer support worker.
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Bode
They/Them | Trans Peer Support Worker
I'm a non-binary person, and a Peer Support Worker at RY. I'm a nerd about Mental Health and Emotional Wellness. I'm passionate about lifelong learning, I'm currently studying compassionate communication, and NZSL. I enjoy rock climbing, calisthenics, and playing DnD. I'm stoked to be a part of the RY team and to support young people with living in alignment with their values.
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Presley
She/Her | Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi | Housing Support Worker
I’ve been working at RainbowYOUTH for the past 3 years. I’m passionate about supporting rangatahi to find secure and appropriate housing for their needs. I work in a strengths based way, focusing on empowering young people to be able to navigate difficult circumstances in an ongoing way.