Queer support groups in Auckland secondary schools
Affirming Diversity groups
Affirming Diversity groups are are social support groups for queer, curious or questioning youth, run in high schools. These groups provide a safe space for students to meet in their school.
Rainbow Youth can help you with setting up a Diversity Group at your school: have a look at our Queer groups in schools information, or contact us for more information.
Current Diversity Groups
Mary and Terry
A diversity group for schools in the Newmarket/Epsom area. Weekly meetings at a local cafe.Email the Mary and Terry group at maryandterrynz@hotmail.com
Aorere College
Group Name: Flava
Contact Claire Ferguson at the College for more information.
Mount Roskill Grammar
Group Name: Rainbow Roskill
See one of counsellors at Mount Roskill student services for more information.
Rangitoto College
Group Name: Pride
Contact Jin Tai or Judith Innes at the guidance department for more information, or see the Pride notice board.
Rosehill College
Group Name: Aware
Contact Ms Milne from the guidance department or the PSST for more information.
What we mean when we say queer
A reclaimed word that represents sexuality and gender diversity. We use it to encompass lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, fa'afafine, and takataapui identities, as well as everyone in between and not sure. This word is used by many people, but it is also appreciated that it is not the preferred term for everybody.