Who we support
The young people who come to akt reflect the full diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Many face multiple layers of discrimination — not only because of their sexuality or gender identity, but also due to race, disability, or immigration status.
This year, half identified as trans or as having a different gender than assigned at birth, and over half were disabled, including young people who are neurodivergent. We also saw an increase in referrals from young people of colour and those seeking asylum, highlighting how overlapping forms of marginalisation can make accessing safe housing even harder.
