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It’s not always easy for school-aged LGBTQI+ people to find safe and welcoming spaces to be themselves and meet others.
That’s why Homebuilders Family Services in Warkworth is organising Out Here, a new meeting group for young people who are part of the rainbow community and who would like to meet others.
The first meeting is on Monday, July 31 at Homebuilders HQ at 5 Hexham Street, and will run from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Family support worker Penelope Arthur said Homebuilders was very aware that the nearest Rainbow Youth group was in Orewa, which was difficult to get to for many young people living in the Mahurangi area.
“We just thought it was important to have something locally where kids up to 18 can meet other people with things in common and talk about any issues they face,” she said.
“We are getting great input from Rainbow Youth for the events, and a few of their support workers will be there on July 31. Also, both local high schools are supportive, which is great.”
There will be a follow-up gathering on Monday, August 14 and, if the demand is there, Out Here will become a regular fixture, either at Homebuilders or another local venue.
Info: Call 0800 100 037 or 425 7048, or visit www.homebuildersfs.org
