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Gay Wellington logoGAY WELLINGTON

 

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
- Oscar Wilde (Irish Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and Critic, 1854-1900)

 

Call the Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline

(04) 473 7878

Hours: Sunday - Wednesday 7.30pm-9.30pm

What’s New:

Schools Out groups are beginning next week. Kapiti Group starts on the February 1 and Central Group starts on February 2 . Give us a text on 0277639793

 

Check out our blog for the most recent information about what's happening at Gay Wellington.  The four most recent post headings are:

25/01/12 Coming Out in 2012?
21/01/12 Thanks for coming to the Gay and Lesbian Fair 2012
17/01/12 Meet Us at Out In The Square on Saturday
15/01/12 Gay Wellington - What do we spend our money on?

 

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What is Gay Wellington?

Gay Wellington is the name of the Wellington Gay Welfare Group or WGWG. Since 1979 we've provided a local GLBTI helpline to share information, make referrals or just chat.  WGWG is a registered charity and oversees or assists with a range of other local GLBTI groups including School's Out, Tranzform, Newcomers, the lesbian drop-in and the Cuthbert fund to assist local gay men with HIV.  We have about 40 volunteer members and two part-time School’s Out employees.  We always welcome new volunteers, donors and sponsors.

Why does Gay Wellington Exist?

Our group was created to promote the welfare of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, intersex, fa'afafine, takatapui, and all those who identify with the queer communities, primarily in the Wellington region.

Although life has improved vastly for the queer community over the last 30 years, we know that many people still struggle with coming out.  Many in our community also face issues such as bullying, loneliness and lack of acceptance.  Gay Wellington is here to help.  We are about:

  • Connecting people
  • Supporting people coming out
  • Creating a sense of community
  • Making live connections
  • Making people feel welcome
  • Having fun as a group.