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This campaign failed to reach its target by 17/11/2012 at 8:49 PM (NZDT) and is now closed.

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GayOk

Project 2012-08-19 08:21:47 +1200

Anyone who pledges and chooses a certificate as a reward will get virtual recognition on our site.

Who are we?

GayOk is a queer support group focusing on youth, we are currently networking with other organisations in the region, including schools, and other organisations across New Zealand. GayOk's is an incorporated society consisting of 15 signed members, the founder, Jason Gerbes (Chairman) is currently studying at Karamu High School in Hastings and has a large involvement with queer youth in this region. Jason also has learnt a lot from experience coming out and starting GayOk. Jason is supported by Lloyd Mason (Finance & Secretary), who is a member of GayOk currently studying at EIT Taradale in Hawkes Bay and also has learnt a lot through coming out  and through his evolvement with GayOk. 

We have a private group on Facebook (click here to visit, contact Jason to join), which currently has 112 members, 14 of those are signed members of the group, we also have a Facebook page which is open to anyone (click here to visit). We also have a website, which can be found here, where you can find articles on queer issues, a forum and many other galleries. 

We include everyone, so that even though we are a queer group we follow the QSA model (http://www.qsanetwork.org.nz) and offer support to straight youth as well. 

QSA Hui 2012 (Jason in back)


GayOk is actively involved in the community, Jason and Lloyd have attended; The Big Gay Out 2012, The QSA Hui 2012, The Condom Card Scheme. GayOk has networked with organisations such as Directions, a local free youth health provider, The QSA Network, Rainbow Youth, GayNZ, The Hawkes Bay DHB and many more other wonderful community organisations and individuals.

Both Jason and Lloyd are certified practitioners of the condom card scheme and attended diversity workshops at the QSA Hui 2012, other members bring in their specialised skills and support for each other.

There is also an article on gaynz about GayOk, click here to visit the article.

Contact Details for Jason and Lloyd

Jason Gerbes

Cellphone: 0275437237
Phone (06) 929 0353

Lloyd

Cellphone: 0272529932


The Big Gay Out 2012


Lloyd Mason (Left), Jason Gerbes (Right)


Where are we located?

GayOk is located in Parkvale, Hastings and operate from the Direction centre in Hastings and the Family Planning centre in Napier. GayOk services the Hawkes Bay region, however that does not prevent people from outside our region from coming to us, our Facebook group and website are also for anyone.


What we are doing in the community?

We are currently in the process of establishing our presence and will be offering events, education programs, support packages for the community, an advance support website and working with local businesses. 

On the 1st September the Condom Card Scheme will be available, Jason and Lloyd will be able to prescribe cards to youth, give out sexual health information and direct youth to the appropriate organisations. The Condom Card Scheme is a program offered by the DHB, the card allows youth to get a free condom pack from selected pharmacies (12 condoms, 12 lube and health information) and the card has 11 uses. 

Condom Cards


GayOk is also setting up QSA groups in schools around the region including; Karamu High School, EIT Polytech and Hastings Girls High.

Another organisation GayOk is involved in is the Diversity Liaison program run by the Police Department. This program has liaison officers around the country who are trained in dealing with issues involving diversity, such a queer youth.

Police Department Rainbow Bands


Where The Funding Will Go?

Your pledges will help us provide; peer support, information packs & resources, training, safe areas, advocacy, events, and programs with organisations such as our Safe Haven program or our QSA in schools program. Our current upkeeps are; the cost of minor advertisement, our webpage, providing information packs, printing/professional printing. GayOk has a goal to have our own premises in the near future.

This project is an initial foundation project that will be followed by others if this is successful project.

Comments

Updates 2

More members

28/08/2012 at 8:56 PM

We now have 148 members and the word is getting around. Thanks everyone for your support.

Website is up!!

28/08/2012 at 12:55 AM

www.gayok.co.nz was down but is now up, visit for more information. We have had a huge influx of members which is great. The word is getting around. Pledges who get a certificate will also be virtually recognised on the website. Please spread the word and thanks to everyone who has pledged already.

    Pledgers 8

    Thomas Coppell
    07/09/2012 at 12:24pm
    Benjamin Thomas Watt
    31/08/2012 at 12:13am
    Tony Franklin
    30/08/2012 at 9:39pm
    Brandon Phillips
    30/08/2012 at 3:06pm
    Brandon Phillips
    30/08/2012 at 2:59pm
    Steve Berry-Smith
    25/08/2012 at 4:01pm
    Jasper Burt-Mason
    22/08/2012 at 6:36pm
    Ryan Scott Kennedy
    22/08/2012 at 5:54pm

    Followers

    Followers of GayOk

    GayOk

    Project 2012-08-19 08:21:47 +1200

    Anyone who pledges and chooses a certificate as a reward will get virtual recognition on our site.

    Who are we?

    GayOk is a queer support group focusing on youth, we are currently networking with other organisations in the region, including schools, and other organisations across New Zealand. GayOk's is an incorporated society consisting of 15 signed members, the founder, Jason Gerbes (Chairman) is currently studying at Karamu High School in Hastings and has a large involvement with queer youth in this region. Jason also has learnt a lot from experience coming out and starting GayOk. Jason is supported by Lloyd Mason (Finance & Secretary), who is a member of GayOk currently studying at EIT Taradale in Hawkes Bay and also has learnt a lot through coming out  and through his evolvement with GayOk. 

    We have a private group on Facebook (click here to visit, contact Jason to join), which currently has 112 members, 14 of those are signed members of the group, we also have a Facebook page which is open to anyone (click here to visit). We also have a website, which can be found here, where you can find articles on queer issues, a forum and many other galleries. 

    We include everyone, so that even though we are a queer group we follow the QSA model (http://www.qsanetwork.org.nz) and offer support to straight youth as well. 

    QSA Hui 2012 (Jason in back)


    GayOk is actively involved in the community, Jason and Lloyd have attended; The Big Gay Out 2012, The QSA Hui 2012, The Condom Card Scheme. GayOk has networked with organisations such as Directions, a local free youth health provider, The QSA Network, Rainbow Youth, GayNZ, The Hawkes Bay DHB and many more other wonderful community organisations and individuals.

    Both Jason and Lloyd are certified practitioners of the condom card scheme and attended diversity workshops at the QSA Hui 2012, other members bring in their specialised skills and support for each other.

    There is also an article on gaynz about GayOk, click here to visit the article.

    Contact Details for Jason and Lloyd

    Jason Gerbes

    Cellphone: 0275437237
    Phone (06) 929 0353

    Lloyd

    Cellphone: 0272529932


    The Big Gay Out 2012


    Lloyd Mason (Left), Jason Gerbes (Right)


    Where are we located?

    GayOk is located in Parkvale, Hastings and operate from the Direction centre in Hastings and the Family Planning centre in Napier. GayOk services the Hawkes Bay region, however that does not prevent people from outside our region from coming to us, our Facebook group and website are also for anyone.


    What we are doing in the community?

    We are currently in the process of establishing our presence and will be offering events, education programs, support packages for the community, an advance support website and working with local businesses. 

    On the 1st September the Condom Card Scheme will be available, Jason and Lloyd will be able to prescribe cards to youth, give out sexual health information and direct youth to the appropriate organisations. The Condom Card Scheme is a program offered by the DHB, the card allows youth to get a free condom pack from selected pharmacies (12 condoms, 12 lube and health information) and the card has 11 uses. 

    Condom Cards


    GayOk is also setting up QSA groups in schools around the region including; Karamu High School, EIT Polytech and Hastings Girls High.

    Another organisation GayOk is involved in is the Diversity Liaison program run by the Police Department. This program has liaison officers around the country who are trained in dealing with issues involving diversity, such a queer youth.

    Police Department Rainbow Bands


    Where The Funding Will Go?

    Your pledges will help us provide; peer support, information packs & resources, training, safe areas, advocacy, events, and programs with organisations such as our Safe Haven program or our QSA in schools program. Our current upkeeps are; the cost of minor advertisement, our webpage, providing information packs, printing/professional printing. GayOk has a goal to have our own premises in the near future.

    This project is an initial foundation project that will be followed by others if this is successful project.

    Comments

    More members

    28/08/2012 at 8:56 PM

    We now have 148 members and the word is getting around. Thanks everyone for your support.

    Website is up!!

    28/08/2012 at 12:55 AM

    www.gayok.co.nz was down but is now up, visit for more information. We have had a huge influx of members which is great. The word is getting around. Pledges who get a certificate will also be virtually recognised on the website. Please spread the word and thanks to everyone who has pledged already.
      Thomas Coppell
      07/09/2012 at 12:24pm
      Benjamin Thomas Watt
      31/08/2012 at 12:13am
      Tony Franklin
      30/08/2012 at 9:39pm
      Brandon Phillips
      30/08/2012 at 3:06pm
      Brandon Phillips
      30/08/2012 at 2:59pm
      Steve Berry-Smith
      25/08/2012 at 4:01pm
      Jasper Burt-Mason
      22/08/2012 at 6:36pm
      Ryan Scott Kennedy
      22/08/2012 at 5:54pm

      Followers of GayOk

      This campaign was unsuccessful and finished on 07/09/2012 at 12:24 PM.