Migrant & Ethnic Support

Planet FM is a not-for-profit community based radio station. Community groups and individuals who otherwise have little or no access to the airwaves broadcast material in more than 30 languages on 104.6FM.

ActivAsian aims to increase sport, active recreation and play participation within the Asian community. This is achieved by making relevant information more accessible while improving the capability of Regional Sport Organisations, Clubs and Schools to engage their Asian communities, and ultimately increase sport, active recreation and play opportunities for the Asian community.

ALACINC is a social services provider that supports migrant and refugees, mainly from Latin America, throughout their settlement process in New Zealand. Its multi-disciplinary staff provides holistic attention to clients' needs through intervention tasks on a case by case basis; and, prevention/education workshops concerning domestic violence, community capacity building, positive parenting skills, labor exploitation, etc.

Asian Family Services (AFS) provides:• Asian Helpline: nationwide free and confidential support to Asians living in New Zealand. Monday - Friday 9am-8pm • Counselling: including face-to-face counselling, over the phone counselling or via video calls, text or online messaging.Monday- Friday 9am-5pmTheir services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages.

Asian Health Services (AHS) provides a range of culturally appropriate services to improve the health and wellbeing of the Asian community's within the Waitemata district:• iCare Information Line NZ health system information incl. GP info• Asian Breast Screening Support ServiceFor Asian women aged 45-69 years• Asian Patient Support Service For hospital inpatients & their families • Asian Mental Health ServiceFor clients who are under the Specialist Mental Health Services• Waitemata Translation & Interpreting Service (WATIS) Covers 90+ languages and dialects (24/7)Non-NZ residents will be required to provide proof of eligibility for publicly funded health services, such as a passport. Those who cannot provide proof will need to pay for the health services they receive.

A free quit smoking service for Asian people and their families within the Waitemata district. Its a flexible, home visiting service or in the setting of your choice and there is a free interpreting service for Asian people who speak other languages.Phone their specially trained Smokefree team today.Korean, DDI: 09 448 0474, mobile: 027 359 6880Cantonese and Mandarin, DDI: 09 448 0475, mobile: 027 357 1800Other Asian, mobile: 021 904 306

Belong Aotearoa is a non-profit social change organisation working towards an inclusive and connected Aotearoa, where we all belong.Belong Aotearoa work collaboratively to innovate and lead initiatives that support newcomer, migrant, former refugee and ethnic communities. Belong Aotearoa’s work is focused around addressing un/underemployment, social isolation, barriers to collaboration and racism and discrimination. Some of their work includes research, consultations, community outreach projects, advocacy, workshops, and training sessions

CADS offer a range of free services for people using alcohol and other drugs and their family and friends: Information about alcohol and other drugs Individual and family counselling Referral to other health professionals Free interpreters (more than 20 languages) All their services are facilitated by professional alcohol and drug clinicians. Some CADS staff are fluent in the main Asian languages.

The purpose of Chinese Conservation Education Trust (CCET) is to foster a love and understanding of New Zealand’s special places, plants and animals. They are a group of individuals dedicated to bringing conservation to the Chinese living in New Zealand.The Trust is working continuously and tirelessly to educate the New Zealand Chinese on conservation and environmental protection and to foster their contribution to a sustainable future for generations to come.Excursions may incur a cost.

A Chinese newspaper which is published weekly on Thursdays. Free of charge.

CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. Providing people with the confidence and support they need to take action. The service is free, confidential and independent. In simple language this means they will answer any question, or help with any problem you may have.Please phone 0800 377 222 to locate your nearest CAB or visit their website www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/

CNSST Foundation provide community based social services for the Asian communities. Services are provided in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and English:• Social work support• Counselling services• Community education• Employment services• Settlement services• Parenting support groups• Senior mutual support network• Chinese language classes• Social housing

English Language Partners provides volunteers and professional teachers to deliver a range of English-language programmes in partnership with refugee and migrant learners. These programmes equip learners with the skills to participate in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Filipino News NZ is the only newspaper for Filipino migrants in New Zealand. It features immigration news, education, job listings, settlement support information, news stories.

HRC's purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. They work for a free, fair, safe and just New Zealand, where diversity is valued and human dignity and rights are respected. HRC has the power to resolve disputes relating to unlawful discrimination. If you believe you have been discriminated against please contact the Commission. Language Line interpreting service and sign language interpreters are available.

The iCare Health Information Line Provides:• Information and advice for Asian migrants within the WDHB district who are not familiar with health services or information• Bilingual staff support the telephone line to provide information and advice on general health information and GP bookings for Chinese and Korean people with language difficulties.

The ILS Asian Information & Advisory Service is specifically targeted to the Asian community with Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean speaking Asian Information Consultants. The Information Consultants deliver the Disability Information Advisory Services (DIAS); providing free, independent information and advice to those with disabilities and the public.ILS also provide a range of other services such as mobility hire equipment, access audits etc which do incur a cost.

Japan Kauri Education Trust operates the Japanese Children's Library, which is a community library in Rosedale (North Shore). They have more than 10,000 children's books and their objective is to assist children who have Japanese background and also non Japanese children who are interested in Japanese language to enjoy books written in Japanese language.They also support families who have children including pregnant ladies. They organise the Japanese single mum and dad group too.

The Kiwi Muslim Directory is a nationwide information portal which stimulates interaction within the community. Providing information to and about the Muslim Community. Kiwi Muslim Directory includes the information of Islamic Centres, Halal Food in NZ, NGO list, and much more.

Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust (KPACT) promotes social welfare and supports a fulfilling life for Korean Kiwis. KPACT offers quality community activities, information, support, and advocacy, ensuring Korean families in Auckland have the opportunity to be engaged in the community and settle into their new home in Aotearoa New Zealand.