G-IQ (Gender Identity Quest)
What is this group?
Gender Identity Quest is a social support group for youth questioning their
When do we meet?
The meetings are every second and fourth Sunday of the month. 3pm till 5pm.
Where do we meet?
At the Rainbow Youth Centre, 281 Karangahape Rd, Auckland (beside Heroes Comics and the Newton Pharmacy, across the road from the French Bakehouse). Often after the G-IQ meeting friends go for a coffee at Kamo, just along K' Road.
Facilitator
G-IQ is run by Kestin, who identifies as a trans man (transgender female to male (F2M/FTM)).
Kestin is an avid queer anime fan and animator. He knows heaps of websites, documentaries, videos and books which you may find useful.
Email Kestin on genderquest@rainbowyouth.org.nz
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.