Executive Director: Rainbow Youth

Rainbow Youth is Auckland’s premier queer youth organisation, which has been dedicated to providing support, information and advocacy for queer youth, their friends, family, whanau, and the community for almost 20 years. Rainbow Youth is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, and operates predominantly within the greater Auckland area providing educational services and resources to secondary schools, and social/peer-support groups for queer and questioning youth to meet and socialise in a safe, supportive environment.

The Executive Director role has been created to develop and expand Rainbow Youth, and to meet the current and future needs of the community. You will be responsible for managing the operations of the organisation, including staffing, funding, youth support and education, in a largely autonomous role. You will become the public face of Rainbow Youth. You will report to and be supported by the Executive Board. This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow this dynamic and exciting organisation!

Please send your CV and Cover Letter or any queries to the Chairperson
chairperson@rainbowyouth.org.nz

http://www.rainbowyouth.org.nz/Execu...


Queer Support Coordinator


The Otago University Students’ Association works to support its members through the provision of a large range of services including representation, welfare, advocacy, recreation, events and media. Currently the OUSA Student Support Centre is looking for a coordinator to administer the queer support service in 2009. This includes; providing queer peer support, education, resources and information to students and staff on campus. It is a 20 hour per week position.

The application form and job description are available from OUSA Reception or Personnel, PO Box 1436, Dunedin. Ph 4795331. For further enquiries about the nature of the position, contact Amy Prebble OUSA Student Support Centre Manager; amy.prebble@ousa.org.nz

Applications including a CV and cover letter close 19th January 2009.


www.outthere.org.nz

He kaha ui te kaha
Used when someone asks questions to discover how they are related to someone else

Tēnā hoki koutou i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Anei te panui mō ngā takatāpui taiohi o te motu o te Roopu OUT THERE! The Queer Youth Update is all about connecting this month.


NEWSFLASH! NEWSFLASH! Dates and Venue set for KAHA 2009
Write it in your diaries and spread the word!!!

KAHA National Queer Youth Workers Training Day:
23 January 2009, St John’s Conference Centre, Wellington

KAHA National Queer Youth Hui 2009:
23-25 January 2009, Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Wellington

KAHA brings together queer youth and queer youth workers from across the country to share, connect, and build pride. KAHA aims to increase awareness of the issues facing queer youth, develop positive new relationships and inspire community activism. It will be safe, fun, participatory and one of the best experiences of participants’ lives!

All food and marae accommodation is covered in the crazy 2007 fee of only $25 which is negotiable! Register NOW at www.outthere.org.nz/kaha The programme will be posted by mid-November and registrations close 15 December 2008.

The Kaha Project Team met three times this month to get things rolling. Contact Elizabeth Kerekere on elizabeth@outthere.org.nz to join the Project Team, receive minutes or share the fabulous ideas we know you have.

Curious Website: Connecting Queer Youth in Aotearoa Update
The OUT THERE! Curious Website is a work in progress, targeting mainstream youth in Aotearoa, providing information on gender and sexuality diversity, and aiming to have a soft launch at the Kaha Hui in January 2009.
Progress is moving forward nicely and we have a wonderful group of people working on the content, logo, design and technical functions!! If you have any special skills or would love to contribute in any way, please email: laressa@outthere.org.nz


YouthWeek 23-31 May 2009
Youth Week is about creating a society that values young people and affirms their diversity. The week aims to highlight the amazing things young people (aged 12 - 24) do. In 2009 the focus is on relationships. So for next year, we would love to hear your ideas around planning events for queer youth in NZ!! Youth Week is a fantastic opportunity to promote visibility and inclusiveness in our communities!

So we encourage groups and individuals to start thinking about how they can contribute and organise their own events throughout NZ to support queer youth!!

Some ideas that we’ve come up so far are:

- National and regional events
- Queer youth groups, UniQ’s etc
- Organising ‘same’themed dance parties, eg. ‘same time’/’same place’ etc
- Rainbow badges/stickers

For more info and updates check out:
http://www.youthweek.co.nz/

World AIDS day 2009
World AIDS Day is a day of shared global action and awareness held annually on 1 December, this year the street appeal will be on the preceding Friday, 28 November 2008.
People living with HIV in Aotearoa report experiencing discrimination in their workplace, and when they try to access medical care, The groups with the highest prevalence of HIV in New Zealand are gay and bisexual men, and people from African communities. People living with HIV in Aotearoa have reported experiencing stigma and discrimination in their workplaces and when they access health and support services, accommodation and insurance.

In Aotearoa the money raised on World AIDS Day supports the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF). The proceeds benefit HIV prevention and the NZAF Wellness Fund which provides direct financial assistance for HIV positive people to access health services when alternative sources of assistance are not available.

This year we have events happening throughout the country:

If you would like to volunteer to help with the World AIDS Day Street Appeal or you would like more information please contact: laressa@outthere.org.nz

KAHA National Queer Youth Hui 2009:

23-25 January 2009, Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Wellington

KAHA brings together queer youth and queer youth workers from across the country to share, connect, and build pride. KAHA aims to increase awareness of the issues facing queer youth, develop positive new relationships and inspire community activism. It will be safe, fun, participatory and one of the best experiences of participants’ lives!

All food and marae accommodation is covered in the crazy 2007 fee of only $25 which is negotiable! The programme will be posted by mid-November and registrations close 15 December 2008. Registrations will be available soon on www.outthere.org.nz/kaha.

The Kaha Project Team met three times this month to get things rolling. Contact Elizabeth Kerekere on elizabeth@outthere.org.nz to join the Project Team, receive minutes or share the fabulous ideas we know you have.