Where to go for further support

A description of the services available to you and their contact details are outlined below:

Health and Disability Commissioner Health and Disability Commissioner – provides information and assistance in relation to making complaints about health or disability services.  For more information visit www.hdc.org.nz, email hdc@hdc.org.nz or call 0800 11 22 33.
Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission – provides information and useful resources in relation to discrimination issues in employment, both online at www.hrc.co.nz and through its information line, 0800 498 877.  Also provides an avenue for you to raise complaints in relation to discrimination which, if unable to be resolved by mediation, may be referred to the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand (ITANZ) – provides information, education and training for organisations and professionals who provide services to intersex people and their families
www.ianz.org.nz
Intersex Youth Aotearoa Intersex Youth Aotearoa – a place to share information, find support and network. Intersex Youth Aotearoa aims to improve the visibility of intersex young people, to create community and support.
www.intersexyouthaotearoa.wordpress.com
OUTLine OUTLine – volunteers welcome your call to discuss topics around sexuality, gender identity and diverse sex characteristics. They can help you find sources of trusted information, connection to community or peers, and medical or mental health services that welcome LGBTIQ+ people.
0800 688 5463
www.outline.org.nz
Oranga Tamariki Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) – Government body responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people in Aotearoa.  Provides assistance in the form of connecting children and families with trained social workers who are able to assist with various situations.  For more information, see www.orangatamariki.govt.nz, or contact Oranga Tamariki on 0508 326 459.
RainbowYOUTH RainbowYOUTH – provides free counselling services and support to queer and gender diverse youth.  RainbowYOUTH can also refer you to other services which may be more applicable to your situation.  For more information, see www.ry.org.nz, or contact RainbowYOUTH on 09 376 4155 or info@ry.org.nz.
Whats Up? Whats Up? – provides a free, nationally available counselling helpline for children and teenagers.  These services can be accessed by calling 0800 942 8787 (WHATSUP) or visiting www.whatsup.co.nz.
Youthline Youthline – provides advice and support to young people, including counselling and mentoring services.  These services can be accessed by calling 0800 376 633 or visiting www.youthline.co.nz.
YouthLaw YouthLaw – provides free legal help for people under 25 regarding a range of legal issues, including employment issues.  For more information, see www.youthlaw.co.nz, or contact YouthLaw on 0800 884 529 or nzyouthlaw@gmail.com.
Privacy Logo Privacy Commissioner – provides helpful resources and information related to the Privacy Act. Website: www.privacy.org.nz