Northland
Te Tai Tokerau
At RY Northland you can access one-on-one trans and sexuality peer support and hang out at our drop-in centre to meet other rainbow young people in a safe and inclusive space. Scroll down to discover more about RY Northland.
Support Services
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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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Trans Peer Support
Free, fully confidential Peer Support Service for transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people who need support and/or advocacy with transitioning, identity, accessing gender affirming healthcare and social and whānau affirmation.
Drop in Centre
Our drop-in centres are open to queer, intersex, takatāpui and gender diverse young people aged 13 - 27 years old, their friends and whānau, and the communities that support our young people too. Here you can hang out, play games and access our free resources!
Our Northland drop-in centre is open on Fridays from 3PM - 5.30PM. We are located on 65 John Street, Whangārei CBD.
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: Northland@ry.org.nz
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Northland Support Team
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Toni
They/She | Regional Coordinator
Kia Ora koutou, ko Toni McCormick toku ingoa. You might already know me as I have been the Tai Tokerau peer support worker for the last two years. I have recently transitioned into the Regional Coordinator role and am excited to be in this new role and see how I can do more to support our community. In my free time I enjoy beach walks, collecting trinkets/rocks, and reading.
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Robin
She/They | Peer Support Worker
Kia Ora! My name is Robin. I am the new transgender peer support worker for te Tai Tokerau. In my free time I enjoy gaming, going on walks to find bones and checking out the op shops around town. I grew up in Tāmaki but have now lived in Whangārei for over a year and have fell in love with the beautiful Tai Tokerau region. I am excited to be starting in this role and meet you all.