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News from the Ground |  "Refugee Health Project"

eCALD Services contracted Mr. Del Salmanzadeh to engage with the refugee health sector in order to ascertain the needs for cross-cultural training and to disseminate information about the eCALD program to the less-reached health workforce across the motu. 

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87th Edition

This edition looks at some latest news from the field with stories focussed on World Refugee day 2024.

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Farewell 2023, Welcome 2024!

During this time of bidding farewell to 2023, it is a great time to reflect on how well we have done and how much more we need to do for 2024.  eCALD® Services hopes to journey with all of you through this last lap of 2023 and usher together a more fruitful and meaningful 2024.

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Training Programme recognised on a global platform

Te Whatu Ora’s electronic cultural and linguistic diversity (eCALD®) training programme has been selected as one of the 49 country case examples featured in the World Health Organization report showcasing the positive steps taken by countries to improve health outcomes for the one billion people on the move.

Healthy Mother Healthy Future Programme for Nepalese communities | The Asian Network Incorporated (TANI)

Healthy Babies' Healthy Futures (HBHF) is a free eating-well and moving-more programme funded by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Suicide Prevention One Day Event (Thursday) 23rd March 2023 | In Person Event | ”Sharing the best initiatives and encouraging collaboration across Auckland and Waitematā”

Suicide Prevention One Day Event (Full Day) Purpose: To hear from others what they have been up to and explore what could be possible with more collaboration in the mahi to prevent suicide.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga Ministry of Education (Monday) 20th March 2023 Webinar | “Raising Children in Aotearoa”

Webinar: Raising Children in Aotearoa Hosted by: Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga The Ministry of Education Target audience: Families from migrant and refugee backgrounds (English only) Date: Monday, 20 March 2023 Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm The Panelists: Angela Hu, PB4L Advisor, MOE Dr Nike Franke, Research Fellow, Aotearoa Liggins Institute Eva Chen, Parent Setal Patel, Counsellor, Parent Help The panel of experts will offer parents from ethnic backgrounds, including migrants and former refugees, an understanding of the best way to raise and support their children’s growth and well-being.

World Health Organisation’s Promoting the Health of Refugees and Migrants: Experiences From Around The World Report | eCALD® listed as one of the case studies.

This World Health Organisation publication is a compendium of 49 country case examples illustrating positive steps taken by various countries towards better health outcomes for the one billion people on the move.

Great News for the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new "Cultural Competency Training Programme for the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Asian and Refugee Communities". 

Te Whatu Ora’s Health Response for 2022 Special Ukraine Visa Holders

Te Whatu Ora’s health response for the Ukrainians arriving under the 2022 Special Ukraine Visa commenced on 17 October 2022.

ARRHN | Former Refugee & Asylum Seeker Health & Wellbeing Forum | 30 November 2022

Auckland Regional Refugee Health Network (ARRHN) is hosting the forthcoming Former Refugee and Asylum Seeker Health & Wellbeing Forum.

Trans and Non-binary Health Survey | Counting Ourselves

Counting Ourselves is an anonymous online survey about trans and non-binary people's health in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Positive Parenting Programme | RASNZ

RASNZ Community Team delivers Teen and Primary Care Triple P-based discussion groups in the community to families from refugee backgrounds.

“The Inbetweeners, it is okay to be in both worlds” [Documentary] | Asian Family Services and Ministry for Ethnic Communities

Asian Family Services (AFS) has recently launched the "Inbetweener" documentary.