Connect

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. When we bring our ideas, experience and resources together, we can ensure that people will thrive.

Ending rainbow homelessness needs all of us, working in different ways and connecting with each other. There are many people passionate about this kaupapa - you don’t have to try and do it all yourself.

Everyone has a role to play in ending rainbow homelessness - whether you are looking for immediate support for yourself or a loved one, working in a frontline role with housing clients, managing a homelessness service, or advocating for national strategies or better research.

Whanaungatanga, collaboration and connection is what brings all of this mahi together. There are many people passionate about this kaupapa - you don’t have to try and do it all yourself.

This section includes information about connecting with…

> immediate housing support

> referrals and supports for rainbow service users or friends

> local rainbow groups and organisations

> your staff and volunteers

> lived experience advisors and your rainbow service users

> others working on rainbow homelessness advocacy

> the team behind the Making Space resources