Reach out kaimahi
This section provides links to external support spaces, educational resources, research, and specialist services that can provide tailored support for rangatahi and whānau.
We are aware that the discussions and journeys we undertake in becoming sexual beings can trigger negative feelings, and challenge our ways of understanding ourselves and others. If any of this content, or experiences you have had in your journeys have triggered feelings of anger, fear, sadness, or worry and these feelings persist, please seek help by talking to whānau or contact the following:
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1737 – Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
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Lifeline – 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
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Youthline – 0800 376 633 or free text 234 or https://www.youthline.co.nz/
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Samaritans – 0800 726 666
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Depression.org – 0800 111 757
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Sparx (www.sparx.org.nz) – specifically for young people who are feeling down
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Always call 111 if you or someone else is in immediate danger
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Support spaces for survivors of sexual violence
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Safe to Talk – 0800 044 344
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Staffed by sexual harm specialists
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Free, confidential help and support for those affected by sexual harm.
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SHINE – 0508 744 633 – 24/7 support & information for people in domestic abuse situations
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Shakti International – 0800 742 584
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24/7 support & information for Asian, African & Middle Eastern, Indian migrant women
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Victim Support – 0800 842 846
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24/7 support and information for victims to cope with grief & trauma
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Child protection and support for children who have been sexually abused
Resources to help support whānau members who have been impacted by sexual abuse
Te Ohaki a Hine National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together
Youtube links
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU96Tu2jYL4&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=1
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzYPohTLAc&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXpRFOQndZk&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTFLgpopui0&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTYqw4_wP1E&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=5
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXnN--BRrUM&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=6
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0e8jaM0P28&list=PLULHwMxvoegFCx40qnm356nZjiordH8oR&index=7
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https://whiteribbon.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Toolbox-Kids-and-Gender-White-Ribbon.pdf
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https://genderminorities.com/find-transgender-info-services/resources/transgender-and-intersex-101/
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https://www.maoritelevision.com/shows/someday-stories/S05E002/someday-stories-he-takatapui-ahau
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https://whiteribbon.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/White-Ribbon-Toolkit-2022.pdf
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https://nzshs.org/docman/guidelines/useful-links/304-the-gender-unicorn/file
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https://www.kahukura.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/HTRK-Consent.pdf
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https://genderminorities.com/2020/11/22/consent-sex-and-sexuality-for-trans-people/
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https://www.villainesse.com/real-sex-talk/episode-11-nudes-sexy-selfies-and-revenge-porn
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https://un-women.medium.com/16-ways-you-can-stand-against-rape-culture-88bf12638f12
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