Curious? text support service
What is Curious?
Curious? is a mobile phone service that give students the information they need to feel comfortable about their emerging sexuality or gender identity, particularly students who are coming to terms with the realisation they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, takaatapui or transgender.
A 2003 study of over 100 high schools conducted by the University of Otago found only 5% of students and 7% of staff believed gay, lesbian or bisexual students would feel safe at their schools. This finding was backed by a damning ERO review of sexuality education in secondary schools in 2007 which found that only 20% of schools gave students the opportunity to explore issues such as homophobia, acceptance, and diversity.
Text Curious?
Send the word 'curious', then a space followed by any question in the body of a text message to the number 3535. Texts cost 20 cents.
You can also receive regular updates from Curious TXT by texting 'join_curious' to 3535.
OUTLine NZ responds to the messages received within 48 hours. OUTLine NZ also offer an 0800 support line service with trained staff. Call 0800 OUTLINE (0800 688 5463).
Find out more
Curious is an initiative by OUT THERE!, supported by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, Rainbow Youth and OUTLine NZ.
What we mean when we say queer
A reclaimed word that represents sexuality and gender diversity. We use it to encompass lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, fa'afafine, and takataapui identities, as well as everyone in between and not sure. This word is used by many people, but it is also appreciated that it is not the preferred term for everybody.