Kea — Drop Ins
Ages 11–14A welcoming weekly space for younger rainbow rangatahi featuring art, games, shared kai, park picnics, and community guest speakers.
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Nelson / Tasman · Aotearoa NZ
A safe place to be your authentic self
Q Youth is a by-youth, for-youth charitable organisation providing support, advocacy, information, and community for LGBTQIA+/Takatāpui rangatahi and their whānau.
Our Supporters
Proudly supported by
We are deeply grateful to the organisations and funders who make our work possible.
Our supporters include: Rata Foundation, Tindall Foundation, Rule Foundation, Nelson City Council, Lottery Grants Board, ASB Community Trust, RCT, and Clare Foundation.
Our Programmes
Find your community
Regular safe spaces where rainbow rangatahi can connect, create, and simply be themselves.
Kākāpō — Drop Ins
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About Us
By Youth, For Youth
Q Youth is a charitable organisation (CC64299) based in Nelson, Aotearoa New Zealand. We exist to provide a safe, affirming environment where LGBTQIA+/Takatāpui young people feel valued, heard, and connected.
Young people are at the heart of everything we do; from the programmes we run to the decisions we make. Our team is deeply invested in the wellbeing and leadership of our community.
We serve the Nelson/Tasman region with drop-in groups, a young adults social group, education and training, local advocacy, and a wealth of resources for rangatahi and their whānau.
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What We Do
Support that goes beyond drop-ins
From mentoring to education, we are here for rangatahi at every step.
Education & Training
Workshops and training for schools, organisations, and individuals on LGBTQIA+ topics, pronoun use, and inclusive practice.
Find out moreTuakana-Teina Mentoring
Our peer mentoring programme connects rangatahi with supportive older mentors from within the rainbow community.
Get involvedQSAs in Schools
We work with Inside Out to support Queer Straight Alliances in secondary schools across the region.
Learn moreResources & Guides
Downloadable guides on pronouns, pride flags, puberty blockers, trans terminology, and more — free for everyone.
Browse resources
Support Q Youth
Help us keep the lights on
Q Youth relies on the generosity of our community. Every contribution makes a real difference to rainbow rangatahi in Nelson/Tasman.
Donate
Make a one-off or regular donation via GiveALittle to help fund our programmes and safe spaces.
Donate on GiveALittleDreamlist
Buy us something we need! Our Dreamlist lets you donate specific items directly to our centre.
View our DreamlistVolunteer
Give your time as a mentor, board trustee, or general volunteer. All backgrounds and experience welcome.
Volunteer with us
Events & Pride
What's on in the region
From our own community events to regional Pride festivals — there is always something happening.
Q Youth Events
Check our Facebook page for upcoming Q Youth events, workshops, and community gatherings.
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Whakatū Pride
The annual Pride festival for the Nelson/Whakatū region — celebrating our rainbow community.
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Contact Us
Get in touch
Whether you are a young person looking for support, a school wanting training, or just want to know more — we would love to hear from you.
Address
100 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook
Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
Email
manager@qyouthnz.com