About 12 of Gay Wellington's members run the local Wellington helpline telephone service, which is available for 2 hours a day, four days a week (Sunday-Wednesday, 7.30pm-9.30pm). We also have 10 people training to be helpliners at the moment.
During 2011 we had 150 calls (compared to 157 in 2010). From June the number of calls increased every month compared to the previous year. We talked to callers for about 40 hours over the 12 months, out of a total of 300 hours when we were available. Sixty six (44%) of the calls were from women.
Most calls were 'counselling' calls or general chats. A small number of callers asked about venues or referrals to different GLBTI groups.
Here are the types of discussion topics during 2011:
Coming out
First time same-sex experiences
Married men with same-sex attraction
Relationship issues and breakups
Transgender discussions
Where to meet other GLBTI people
Callers who are alone and just want a chat
Parents who find out their children are gay
Abusive partners
Oral sex & HIV questions
Immigration issues
Depression
Discrimination at work
We're aiming to link up with OUTLine to take national calls sometime in 2012. If you would like to donate money or time to our local helpline, contact us. And if you know someone who may benefit from a confidential and free chat with an experienced helpliner, suggest that they give us a call on 473`7878. Word of mouth recommendations are always the best!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Men's coming out / questionning group starts again on 14/02/12
Newcomers, the support group for men who are coming out or questionning their sexuality, is taking a break over Christmas.
We're going to change the group's meeting times in 2012 to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The group will start up again on Tuesday 14th February from 6pm-7.30pm at Anvil House, Wakefield Street, Wellington.
Why should you come to Newcomers? Here's why!
- Each evening you'll hear a gay or bi man tell their life story. It's always interesting and there will always be something you can relate to
- It's a chance to meet other gay, bi or questionning men in a relaxed, non-bar environment
- Everything you say or hear is confidential
- Gay Wellington pays for free drink and nibbles!
If you'd like to know more or have any questions, email us at newcomers@gaywellington.org or phone helpline on 473 7878 (Sunday-Wednesday, 7.30pm-9.30pm).
We're going to change the group's meeting times in 2012 to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The group will start up again on Tuesday 14th February from 6pm-7.30pm at Anvil House, Wakefield Street, Wellington.
Why should you come to Newcomers? Here's why!
- Each evening you'll hear a gay or bi man tell their life story. It's always interesting and there will always be something you can relate to
- It's a chance to meet other gay, bi or questionning men in a relaxed, non-bar environment
- Everything you say or hear is confidential
- Gay Wellington pays for free drink and nibbles!
If you'd like to know more or have any questions, email us at newcomers@gaywellington.org or phone helpline on 473 7878 (Sunday-Wednesday, 7.30pm-9.30pm).
Friday, December 16, 2011
LAGANZ
LAGANZ (the Lesbian and Gay Archives of NZ) invited Gay Wellington members to their end-of-year function, so yesterday I went along to it at the Mark Hutchins Gallery on Willis St. It was a good group of 20+ people and an interesting gallery! If you haven't heard of Laganz check out the Laganz web site (here). I've finally joined up as a 'friend of laganz' for $20...
Stu
Stu
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wellington Police District Media Release to the GLBTI community
Hi everyone. Here's a media release we received from the Wellington Police today.
13 December 2011
Wellington Police investigating the murder of 43 year old Phillip Cottrell wish to allay safety concerns raised by the GLBTI community.
Phillip Cottrell died on Sunday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained during an attack in Boulcott Street around 5:30am on Saturday morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Miller, officer in charge of the homicide operation says it appears Mr Cottrell was the victim of an unprovoked, random and vicious attack.
"We do not believe Mr Cottrell's sexual orientation was a factor in his death. Any member of the GLBTI community who has serious safety concerns or has any relevant information in relation to this investigation, should contact Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police Diversity Liaison Officers are also available within the Wellington District. You can find contact details for these officers via the New Zealand Police website on the link below:
https://www.police.govt.nz/about/diversity-contacts
Detective Senior Sergeant Miller says Police are following a number of lines of enquiry and remain confident that those responsible for this cowardly attack on Mr Cottrell will be located and held accountable for their actions.
ENDS
For media queries, please contact Victoria Davis, Wellington Police District Communications Manager on 0274 373 020.
13 December 2011
Wellington Police investigating the murder of 43 year old Phillip Cottrell wish to allay safety concerns raised by the GLBTI community.
Phillip Cottrell died on Sunday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained during an attack in Boulcott Street around 5:30am on Saturday morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Miller, officer in charge of the homicide operation says it appears Mr Cottrell was the victim of an unprovoked, random and vicious attack.
"We do not believe Mr Cottrell's sexual orientation was a factor in his death. Any member of the GLBTI community who has serious safety concerns or has any relevant information in relation to this investigation, should contact Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000 or phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Police Diversity Liaison Officers are also available within the Wellington District. You can find contact details for these officers via the New Zealand Police website on the link below:
https://www.police.govt.nz/about/diversity-contacts
Detective Senior Sergeant Miller says Police are following a number of lines of enquiry and remain confident that those responsible for this cowardly attack on Mr Cottrell will be located and held accountable for their actions.
ENDS
For media queries, please contact Victoria Davis, Wellington Police District Communications Manager on 0274 373 020.
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