Newcomers/Migrant Services

ActivAsian aims to increase sport participation in the Asian community, with a particular focus on the Chinese and Korean communities on the North Shore. This is achieved by making sporting information more accessible, improving the capability of Regional Sport Organisations and clubs in engaging the Asian communities, and ultimately increasing sporting opportunities in the Asian community.

A charitable organisation for over 65s providing services, information, education, advocacy and support, we are committed to promoting wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people. Services include: Accredited Visiting Service Advocacy & Information Services Interest Classes & Monthly Group (North) Community Development Elder Abuse Response Service Health Promotion Total Mobility Assessment

A welcoming, friendly group who meet on a regular basis at the Albany Community Hub. This is a cooperative group, creating activities and sharing friendship based on the needs and wants of the group to create a sense of belonging and community. Many things are possible, including guest speakers, key people in the community, conversations, walks and food.

ALACINC is a social services provider that support migrant and refugees, mainly from Latin America, throughout their settlement process in New Zealand. Its multi-disciplinary staff provides a 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, labour exploitation, etc.

Asian Family Services (AFS) provides professional, confidential, nationwide face-to-face or telephone support to Asians living in New Zealand. These services are offered in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai and Hindi. An interpreter can be arranged for other languages.

Waitemata DHB’s Asian Health Services (AHS) provides a range of culturally appropriate services to improve the Asian community’s health & wellbeing.  iCare Information Line NZ health system information incl. GP info Asian Breast Screening Support Service For Asian women aged 45-69 years Asian Patient Support Service For hospital inpatients & their families   Asian Mental Health Service For clients who are under the Specialist Mental Health Services Waitematā DHB Waitemata Translation & Interpreting Service (WATIS) Covers 90+ languages and dialects (24/7)

Waitemata DHB’s Asian Health Services (AHS) provides a range of culturally appropriate services to improve the Asian community’s health & wellbeing.  iCare Information Line NZ health system information incl. GP info Asian Breast Screening Support Service For Asian women aged 45-69 years Asian Patient Support Service For hospital inpatients & their families   Asian Mental Health Service For clients who are under the Specialist Mental Health Services Waitematā DHB Waitemata Translation & Interpreting Service (WATIS) Covers 90+ languages and dialects (24/7)

Asian Mental Health Service (AMHS) provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support for service users under the care of the specialist mental health services of Waitemata DHB and the regional forensic service. Social and cultural assessment, psycho-education, life-skills counseling, and CBT therapy are also available for service users.   Asian Clinical Psychological Service (ACPS) Clinical Cultural Consultation (CCC) service by bi-lingual psychiatrists (one-off) The Incredible Years Parenting Programme, Sensory Modulation Programme & Wellness Recovery Action Group etc Asian Wellbeing Group (weekly)

Asian Patient Support Service (APSS) is located at the North Shore and Waitakere Hospital sites and provides the following services for hospital inpatients and their families. Cultural support, emotional support & coordination service Socio-cultural assessment & cultural advice at MDT meetings Follow-up calls after discharge Cultural advice for health professionals Health seminars & promotion Cultural support is available in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Hindi, Filipino, Tagalog, Pushtu, Urdu, Tamil & Japanese on referral.

Asian Patient Support Service (APSS) is located at the North Shore and Waitakere Hospital sites and provides the following services for hospital inpatients and their families. Cultural support, emotional support & coordination service Socio-cultural assessment & cultural advice at MDT meetings Follow-up calls after discharge   Cultural advice for health professionals Health seminars & promotion Cultural support is available in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Hindi, Filipino, Tagalog, Pushtu, Urdu, Tamil & Japanese on referral.    

A free successful quit smoking support service for those residing in Waitakere, North Shore and Rodney. Christina Lee, who speaks Korean and English, 027 359 6880 Zhoumo Smith, who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English, 027 357 1800 Sue Sommers, who speaks English and uses Interpreters if needed. 021 904 306

A free successful quit smoking support service for those residing in Waitakere, North Shore and Rodney. Christina Lee, who speaks Korean and English, 027 359 6880 Zhoumo Smith, who speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English, 027 357 1800 Sue Sommers, who speaks English and uses Interpreters if needed. 021 904 306

Provide emergency accommodation and support to asylum seekers / convention refugees.

Refugee Health Screening Service (RHSS) is responsible for the health screening of quota refugees and community and detained asylum seekers. RHSS assesses the health status; addresses immediate health needs; provides treatment and refers to health specialists as appropriate. Refugees are assisted with transition into the NZ primary health care system. RHSS engages in health promotion activities which work towards empowering refugee groups and programs.

Study programmes covering a wide range of courses and degrees. Criteria apply for refugee students. English language courses include: Classes for adult immigrants and refugees, Certificate in Employment Skills (pre-beginner/intermediate), Certificate in English Language (beginner/post-intermediate) English for Professional Employment English for Medical Professionals Courses for teachers, interpreters, and translators

The Auckland Women's Centre offers a Women's Support Service, affordable counselling and massage, a women's library and a range of Community Education Courses and workshops.

Belong Aotearoa is a social change organisation that works collaboratively with the community, public and private sectors to address the challenges that migrants and former refugees experience on their settlement journey. Belong Aotearoa innovates and lead initiatives that provide equitable access to employment and enterprise for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds; address social isolation experienced by women from refugee and migrant backgrounds; address gaps and barriers to collaboration within the ethnic community sector; and address barriers to civic participation and integration caused by wider societal attitudes and discrimination towards newcomer communities.

CCET educates Auckland Chinese on all conservation and environmental protection issues through workshops, talks, activities, etc. We deliver services to all Chinese people in Auckland.

Chinese New Settlers Services Trust (CNSST) provide community based social services for the Chinese and Korean communities. Services are provided in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and English: social work support counselling services community education employment services settlement services free Chinese and Korean legal clinics holiday youth programme parenting support groups senior mutual support network

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 we will answer any question, or help with any problem you may have.  Although the CAB refers to “Citizens”, if you are living in New Zealand, even if it’s just for a holiday, you are a Citizen to us.  Please phone 0800 377 222 to locate your nearest CAB or visit our website https://www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/