Our Mission
InsideOUT Kōaro is a national charity working to make Aotearoa safer for all rainbow and takatāpui people. We provide resources, workshops, consulting, advocacy and support for anything concerning rainbow (LGBTQIA+) communities.
Our Vision
Ko te whakakitenga
Our vision is for all rainbow and takatāpui young people in Aotearoa New Zealand to have a sense of safety, wellbeing and belonging in their schools, workplaces and communities.
“InsideOUT is really committed to including rangatahi voices within their work and creating positive experiences, and that value for my voice during my time with them has done wonders for my self-confidence”
For Youth & Whānau
Young Rainbow+, takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and intersex people are resilient, beautiful and strong! But sometimes it can be really tough. You might feel isolated, unsure or unsafe. We’ve compiled a range of resources all about rainbow identities, so you can safely explore who you are.
Looking for support or community? Check out our list of rainbow support services, social groups and volunteering opportunities throughout Aotearoa. We can also connect you to rainbow-inclusive relationship, sport & recreation and healthcare education.
If you have a rainbow young person or loved one in your life, you may wish to learn more about their identities and seek advice on how to support them. We can direct you to educational resources and support groups for whānau on these learning journeys.
For Schools
School staff have a crucial role to play in ensuring that schools are safe, inclusive and accessible for rainbow young people.
We have a range of digital and printed educational resources to equip you with the tools and knowledge to make your schools and classrooms more rainbow inclusive.
Our team of Regional Coordinators are also available to provide professional development and workshops to school staff and teachers in Aotearoa. They can also offer guidance on supporting and affirming rainbow students, working with whānau and developing inclusive policies and procedures within your school.
For Workplaces
We provide Rainbow Competency training, professional development and consultation to workplaces, organisations and service providers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Delivered by members of the rainbow+ community, our workshops empower staff and workplaces to be improve their practice to be more aware, inclusive and responsive for rainbow+ and takatāpui people.
We are also the national provider of government-funded rainbow competency training for mental health and addiction services .
Posters
A collection of rainbow posters from InsideOUT Kōaro and other rainbow organisations across Aotearoa that can be downloaded and printed for use in schools and classrooms.
Our Blog
New toolkit helps community sport welcome transgender players
Ngā Wāhine Hākinakina o Aotearoa, Women in Sport Aotearoa (WISPA), in partnership with InsideOUT Kōaro and with funding from the Clare Foundation, has launched the Transgender Inclusion in Community...
Celebrating 40 years of Homosexual Law Reform at the Parliament Gala
On Thursday 9th July, some of our team based in Te Whanganui-a-tara attended the beautiful 40 Years of Homosexual Law Reform – Community Celebration at Parliament to celebrate the 40th anniversary...
Seeking Director of Service Delivery
Seeking Director of Service DeliveryKey Information:Full-time permanent role for 40 hours per week Location:Wellington - Te Whanganui-a-TaraThe opportunity:The Director of Service Delivery leads...