College LGBT group starts up

Katikati College have an awesome support group for LGBT+ and/or questioning youth which I’m pleased to be a part of.

This Diversity Group is still in its early stages since rebooting but that means there is heaps of room for growth.

I’m excited to see what a difference this could make for a young person throughout their high school years.

In addition to this, there is also a fortnightly support group for LGBT+ youth outside of school called Rainbow Connections. Check out the details below.

I’ve recently become a driver navigator for Blue Light’s Youth Driver Navigation Programme.

This means that I’ll accompany a young person for some driving lessons roughly once a week.

As a navigator, you support the young person to get the practical experience they need to eventually sit their restricted licence.

The more volunteer navigators we can get on board, the more youth we can support through this great programme.

For more information or to become a driver navigator, check out details below. MPOWA COMING EVENTS:

Girl’s Night Fitness/boxing: Friday, August 24 from 5.30pm-7.30pm at the Katikati College Meads Gym. Ages 11-18. Free.

Rainbow Connections: A support group for LGBT+ or questioning youth. Held at 18 Rereatukahia Pa Rd every fortnight.

Next meeting — Friday, August 17 from 4.30pm-6pm. Support people welcome. Contact Rochelle on 0275 495 384.

Volunteer Driver Navigators: Contact Nigel from Blue Light on 0272 468 513 for more information or check out www.bluelight.co.nz.