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.

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!

Drop in Centre

Our drop-in centres are open to queer, intersex, takatāpui and gender diverse young people aged 27 and under, their friends and whānau, and the communities that support our young people too.

Here you can hang out, play games, access our free resources!

The Wellington drop in days are on Friday from 2PM - 5PM, Fortnightly. We are located on Level 3, Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street (InsideOUT office). Follow us on instagram for updates!

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

Follow RY Wellington on Instagram to stay up to date with events and activities! @ry_wellington