Learn about one-on-one support, peer-support groups, gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy, and mental health services available for rainbow students.
Hi! I’m Sterling (they/them), the University’s Rainbow and Inclusion Adviser. Things I can help with include:
Conversations with me are private and confidential. I have appointment slots available daily that you can book at the link below.
I’m an Italian-born Kiwi and grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, but I found my home in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington when I moved here in 2019 to study. I identify as queer and non-binary, and I am part of the neurodiverse community—my attention goes to many things! I have a psychology degree from Te Herenga Waka and have previously worked in mental health and peer-support roles. In my free time, you will find me re-watching Star Trek, adventuring with my camera, or reading a good book.
Join us every Thursday at noon during teaching weeks in the Rainbow Room. We’re a social group for rainbow-identifying or questioning students, including people who don’t like using labels. Each week there’s a fresh activity or discussion topic to spark connections and foster a supportive community. The group is led by our rainbow student leaders Nick (they/them) and Monqtuya (they/them).
We are proud to offer gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy in-house at Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling. Students can also access mental health support from our rainbow counsellors. Click here to find out more on the Mauri Ora website
