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Our Groups

GQ (Generation Queer)

GQ is the Rainbow Youth social group for 18 year olds and under. GQ is a place where young people can come together to meet others like themselves, chat about life, school and just relax.

I.D. (Identity)

I.D. is the Rainbow Youth social group for 18 to 27 year olds. It meets every week on Karangahape Road in Auckland.

G-IQ (Gender Identity Quest)

This Rainbow Youth social group is especially for young people who are questioning their gender identity, ages 13 – 27. Contact the RY centre if you’re interested in attending this group.

Q4S (Queer4Shore)

Based in Takapuna, is our North Shore group for 13 to 27 year olds.

Out and About

Is our East Auckland group based in Botany. They meet once a fortnight on Fridays, 5pm at Columbus Cafe for 13 to 27 year olds.

QWest

West Auckland group based in Henderson.  They meet once a fortnight on Saturdays 3 – 5pm.  Click through for more details!

Other Groups

Don’t live in the Auckland area? Check out curious.org.nz to find a group near you.

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.