Resources
There are a number of resources accessible to the public, and we have compiled an easy-to-use list for you.
Local to Wānaka and the surrounding regions:
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The Upper Clutha's one-stop community support and connection centre, supporting the community across the full health and welfare spectrum. They are based at the Wānaka Community Hub.
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Kahu Youth is an organisation that aims to empower and uplift the young people of the Upper Clutha.
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MINT seeks to not only foster inclusion, but empower intellectually disabled individuals to live vibrant and meaningful lives.
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Path Wānaka connects parents, whānau and caregivers to the tools, knowledge and skills required to support our young people through their tumultuous teen years.
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A Facebook Group for LGBTQ+ peoples based in Central Otago
National:
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A free, nationally-available counselling helpline and webchat service for children and teenagers.
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A free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in New Zealand, providing resources to help with your well-being.
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Adhikaar Aotearoa is a charity that provides education, support and advocacy services for and on behalf of queer and trans people of colour, especially South Asians in Aotearoa.
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Are You OK provides easy to access and relevant information for people seeking support for family violence in New Zealand.
Specific Resources for the rainbow community can be found here.
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Provides a broad range of services for people living with HIV in an attempt to break down the sense of isolation HIV+ people often experience and to build a sense of community.
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Their mission is to prevent transmission, reduce stigma and maximise the well-being of those most affected by HIV.
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Pacific LGBTQIA+ focused provider, providing Whānau Ora navigation services
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A trans community resources and database.
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A charitable trust focused on preventing and addressing violence experienced by Takatāpui and Rainbow people. They also offer training, advice and support for violence response agencies and policy makers.
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InsideOUT works with youth, whānau, schools, community groups, youth services, government agencies and other relevant organisations to provide safer schools and communities for young people of minority sexualities, sexes and genders.
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A New Zealand registered charitable trust and provides information, education and training for organisations and professionals who provide services to intersex people and their families.
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A charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.
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OutLine offers LGBTQIA+ phone counselling, myths and stereotypes debunked, face to face counselling, sex information, events, coming out guides, frequently asked questions and more.
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Is an organisation that holds training workshops across the country, connects rainbow organisations and promotes visibility.
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The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust is the cheerleader, advocate, and nurturing partner of Aotearoa's Rainbow communities.
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Connecting LGBTQIA+ refugees and Asylum Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Support queer and gender diverse youth aged 13–27 and provide holistic peer support
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A collective working for black, indigenous, and people of colour within the LGBTTQIA+ community in Aotearoa.
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A resource hub for takatāpui and their whānau.
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Youthline supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. They offer a free text service 24/7 for anyone seeking help.