Wellington

Te-Whanganui-a-Tara

At RY Wellington, you can access one-on-one sexuality peer support in a safe and inclusive space. Scroll down to discover more about RY Wellington!

Support Services

  • Gender & 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.

    Refer Here!

  • 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.

    Join a Group!

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, access our free resources!

Our Wellington drop-in centre is open on Fridays from 2PM - 5PM, fortnightly. We are located on Level 3, Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street (InsideOUT office).

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: Wellington@ry.org.nz

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Wellington Support Team

  • Taongahuru

    Ia/She/Her | Regional Coordinator | Ngāti Hine

    Ko Taongahuru tokū ingoa, I whakapapa to Ngāti Hine, and identify as takatāpui!

    I am passionate about peer support and education. You may find my zooming all over Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara). Please reach out if you would like support!