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
InsideOUT Annual Report 2022-2023
InsideOUT Kōaro is excited to belatedly release a fully designed version of our annual report covering the financial year July 2022 - June 2023. You can view or download the designed report as a PDF...
InsideOUT Kōaro Launches Activating our Values Resource
Activating our Values: A collaborative resource capturing key values identified by InsideOUT volunteers and staff. InsideOUT Kōaro was one of six youth-led groups and campaigns to take part in the...
InsideOUT releases Ending Rainbow-Focused Bullying Resource for Schools
All takatāpui and rainbow young people have the right to thrive in learning environments free from bullying and discrimination. Sadly, bullying that is based on harmful assumptions about people’s...