Audio from the OuterSpaces information evening. OuterSpaces is a collaborative initiative between Wellington's gender and sexuality diverse youth support organisations: School's Out, Tranzform, Naming New Zealand and Wellington Binder Exchange. A special thank you to the organisers and participants for allowing this event to be recorded and shared.
Summary
This summary pertains to an audio recording of the "OuterSpaces information evening," which took place on May 10, 2016, in Wellington, New Zealand. The event was held at the Evolve Wellington Youth Service and featured contributions from Jac Lynch, Jevon Wright, and Kassie Hartendorp. It was an opportunity for community members to engage and learn about OuterSpaces, a collective comprising several support organizations for gender and sexuality diverse youth, such as School's Out, Tranzform, Naming New Zealand, and the Wellington Binder Exchange.
The recording documents the event, which included an array of speakers discussing the initiatives and services provided by OuterSpaces. Attendees were introduced to the importance of support for LGBTQ+ youth and the various groups dedicated to this cause. The organizers began by giving a brief historical background of the initiatives. School's Out, for instance, began 17 years prior as a support group for LGBTQ+ youth and evolved to foster a safe environment for self-expression and mutual support.
Tranzform, another core group, was founded to offer a haven for transgender and gender-diverse young people, facilitating bi-weekly meetings and support for those transitioning or questioning their gender identity. OuterSpaces emerged as an independent entity aiming to unite various projects geared toward LGBTQ+ youth support.
Naming New Zealand, one of the initiatives under the OuterSpaces umbrella, focuses on fundraising to assist young transgender and gender-diverse individuals in changing their legal identity documents. This effort addresses the financial and bureaucratic obstacles such individuals often face.
In addition to these organizations, the Wellington Binder Exchange was highlighted for providing chest binders to transmasculine youth, helping them in their gender expression and transition processes. Moreover, this program encourages older individuals to donate their no longer needed binders, fostering a sense of community and intergenerational support.
The summary of the event illustrates how OuterSpaces and its partner groups work towards offering regional and locally focused assistance, emphasizing the power of community-driven efforts. It underscores OuterSpaces’ dedication to facilitating access to resources, support groups, training for volunteers, fundraising activities, and working towards creating safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth. With gratitude extended to the organizers and participants, the event was seen as a significant milestone in strengthening networks and services for gender and sexuality diverse young people in the Wellington region.
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