An inclusive support network has been launched for South Canterbury’s LGBTQIA+ youth.
The network will allow young members of the region’s rainbow community to meet in a safe environment and is a collaboration between Ara student counsellor Leigh Lawless and YMCA South and Mid-Canterbury Positive Youth Development team leader Natasha Dominey.
The Rainbow Youth Group came about after the pair had been discussing the importance of having a safe space in the Timaru area, for Ara students and other youth.
“Leigh and I started discussing the possibility of a South Canterbury support system for the Rainbow community after she told me that there were individuals on site who were struggling,” Dominey said.
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