Experiences of COVID-19 for takatāpui, queer, gender diverse and intersex young people (2020)
Lead researcher: Julie Radford-Poupard
The Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi (MYD) commissioned this research to better understand Rainbow young peoples’ (16-24 year-olds) experiences of COVID-19 during alert level 3 and 4 lockdowns and the pandemic generally.
The focus of this research was on understanding the enablers, needs, challenges, and barriers for young people and the impact COVID-19 will have on their futures. We wanted to understand what young people need to improve their futures to help guide government, policymakers, and people who work with young people and the wider sector. Point took a participatory approach to the research, convening an advisory group and employing young people as research assistants to shape and guide the research.
Data were collected via an online survey, a roundtable of Rainbow organisations, interviews, and focus groups.
This report is a first step towards setting out those needs and aims to provide a pathway for policymakers and community organisations who work with and for rainbow young people.
