LGBTIQA+
The Pink Pages is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersexual and transgendered directory of queer and queer friendly services available in Otautahi Christchurch.
A network of gay and lesbian health workers who seek to promote the health of GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer) communities in Christchurch through education and advocacy with those communities and the people who work with them.
If you or someone you care about has been at risk of HIV, reach out to one of our team at New Zealand Aids Foundation (NZAF) Health Services. Our counselling services are available to anyone living or affected by HIV, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age or sexual orientation. We work with individuals, couples and groups. Counselling is free and confidential.
Services we provide include: A safe, women-only drop-in space. Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.00pm A phone-in line for women in crisis, to talk with a skilled worker Advocacy Free legal service two days per month. Appointments are essential Free counselling service for up to 10 sessions per client. Our counsellors (some are fully qualified and some are students on placement) deal with a wide range of issues. Appointments are accessed via a waitlist – self referral only A wide range of resources and information on other community organisations and agencies A variety of low-cost courses throughout the year to encourage women’s wellbeing facilitated by qualified tutors Membership and library Lesbian support and resources Three consultation rooms and meeting room for hire
InsideOUT is a national organisation with the vision for all rainbow young people in Aotearoa New Zealand to have a sense of safety and belonging in their schools and communitites. We do this through providing a range of information, resources, training and support to schools, workplaces, governement agencies, organisations, community groups, whānau and individuals, as well as running a number of youth development programmes. Nic Dorward is based in Christchurch, she’s the Canterbury Waitaha Schools Coordinator. Nic supports schools to set up and maintain queer straight alliances (QSA’s)/diversity groups and offers professional development to school staff on sex, sexuality and gender diversity. Nic also runs Q’D Up, a monthly group to support and mentor student leaders of their respective QSA’s. Nic often speaks at school assemblies and supports schools to be more rainbow inclusive.
Confidential, free LGBTIQA+ affirming support line, 10.00am to 9.00pm weekdays, 6.00pm to 9.00pm weekends (answered by volunteers, leave a message if we can’t answer and we can call you back). Our volunteers welcome your call to discuss topics around sexuality, gender identity and diverse sex characteristics. They can help you find sources of trusted information, connection to community or peers, and medical or mental health services that welcome LGBTIQ+ people. All calls and callers are confidential and anonymous. Calls are welcomed from LGBTIQ+ people, friends and whānau, or professionals who care for them.