Curious is a hub for queer and trans* youth in Aotearoa New Zealand. Run by youth, for youth, Curious aims to support queer and trans* youth, and give us a place to connect with our peers nationwide
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN): This is an American organisation which, according to its mission statement, “strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression”. They seek “to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community.” Their website contains a wide range of useful material: http://www.glsen.org
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex(LGBTI) health and wellbeing policy and resource unit. GLHV is funded by the Victorian Government and sits within the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society(ARCSHS), La Trobe University.
Human Rights Commission: The Commission’s website contains a range of information on sexuality and gender diversity, see http://www.hrc.co.nz/human-rights-environment/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity. The reports from the transgender inquiry The Human Rights Commission also operate an InfoLine, phone 0800 4 Your Rights or 0800 496 877 (toll free). You can also fax them on 09-377-3593 (Attn: InfoLine) or email: [email protected].
OUTLineNZ 0800 OUTLINE (6885463) offers toll-free phone counselling and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people http://www.outline.org.nz/.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): This organisation, which originated in the United States in 1973, has at least one branch in New Zealand (Dunedin). The website of the American organisation has some useful resources here on how to deal with different issues such as making our schools safe and ‘coming out’. The American website is http://www.pflag.org/, and the New Zealand site is http://www.pflag.org.nz/index.php
RainbowYOUTH has been delivering education workshops for schools, agencies, tertiary institutions and workplaces for the last 10 years. The sessions explore sexual orientation and gender identity issues, the impact of homophobia and transphobia, and how to create a safer school and work environment for everyone. These workshops cover several of the learning objectives of the NZQA Health and Physical Education Curriculum and can be adapted to meet the specific learning objectives of your class or organisation.
www.ry.org.nz
Refuge Restroom (which seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals) http://www.refugerestrooms.org/
Village Collective
Established in 1997 as Family Life Education Pasefika (FLEP), Village Collective are a charitable trust that aims to support Pasefika communities with sexual and reproductive health needs.
The Village Collective continues to serve Pasefika communities and at the heart of our work is supporting young Pasefika people to make great decisions for themselves. Navigating life is a challenge we all face, but developing Pasefika peoples positive attitude and skills to deal with them as they come up is something we are passionate about.
www.villagecollective.org.nz/
Youth Law Project: This organisation provides advice to children and young people’s legal rights, including if they are the victims of homophobia or transphobia. Their website includes information on a number of school-related legal issues including bullying: http://www.youthlaw.co.nz
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN): This is an American organisation which, according to its mission statement, “strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression”. They seek “to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community.” Their website contains a wide range of useful material: http://www.glsen.org
Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex(LGBTI) health and wellbeing policy and resource unit. GLHV is funded by the Victorian Government and sits within the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society(ARCSHS), La Trobe University.
Human Rights Commission: The Commission’s website contains a range of information on sexuality and gender diversity, see http://www.hrc.co.nz/human-rights-environment/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity. The reports from the transgender inquiry The Human Rights Commission also operate an InfoLine, phone 0800 4 Your Rights or 0800 496 877 (toll free). You can also fax them on 09-377-3593 (Attn: InfoLine) or email: [email protected].
OUTLineNZ 0800 OUTLINE (6885463) offers toll-free phone counselling and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people http://www.outline.org.nz/.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): This organisation, which originated in the United States in 1973, has at least one branch in New Zealand (Dunedin). The website of the American organisation has some useful resources here on how to deal with different issues such as making our schools safe and ‘coming out’. The American website is http://www.pflag.org/, and the New Zealand site is http://www.pflag.org.nz/index.php
RainbowYOUTH has been delivering education workshops for schools, agencies, tertiary institutions and workplaces for the last 10 years. The sessions explore sexual orientation and gender identity issues, the impact of homophobia and transphobia, and how to create a safer school and work environment for everyone. These workshops cover several of the learning objectives of the NZQA Health and Physical Education Curriculum and can be adapted to meet the specific learning objectives of your class or organisation.
www.ry.org.nz
Refuge Restroom (which seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals) http://www.refugerestrooms.org/
Village Collective
Established in 1997 as Family Life Education Pasefika (FLEP), Village Collective are a charitable trust that aims to support Pasefika communities with sexual and reproductive health needs.
The Village Collective continues to serve Pasefika communities and at the heart of our work is supporting young Pasefika people to make great decisions for themselves. Navigating life is a challenge we all face, but developing Pasefika peoples positive attitude and skills to deal with them as they come up is something we are passionate about.
www.villagecollective.org.nz/
Youth Law Project: This organisation provides advice to children and young people’s legal rights, including if they are the victims of homophobia or transphobia. Their website includes information on a number of school-related legal issues including bullying: http://www.youthlaw.co.nz