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Honouring Ramadan | In a Peaceful Land

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, communities around the world prepare for a period of deep reflection, compassion, and connection. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time to slow down, look inward, and strengthen spiritual well‑being through fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness. It is also a time that brings families, friends, and neighbours together—whether through shared meals at sunset, quiet moments of worship, or simple gestures of generosity.

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Navigating the Systems | Refugee-Led Health Navigation in Palmerston North

The barriers faced by resettled refugee communities in accessing health care in New Zealand and other resettlement countries are well documented.

Supporting Diverse Families in Child Disability Services | The Role of Cultural Case Workers

New Zealand offers a wide range of services for children with disabilities, developmental delays, and health concerns.

Supporting Refugee and Migrant Families Through Collaboration | Starship Community

Starship Community is a multidisciplinary team based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, providing coordinated services to children, young people, and their families.

A Legacy of Continuous Development

Dulani Abeysinghe’s Reflection as an Educator

A Legacy of Collaboration

Etetu Tamirate-Bowden’s Reflection as an Interpreter

A Legacy of Inclusion and Insight

Katrina Penney’s Reflection as an Educator

A Legacy of Inspiration and Impact

Mariska Mannes’ Reflection as a Pioneer and an Educator

The Beginning and the Journey Beyond

Annette Mortensen’s Reflection as a Comrade and a Champion of our Cause

Celebratory Prize Draw Winners!

We’re giving you two extra chances to win exclusive eCALD merchandise in September and October 2025!

News from the Ground | Resettlement in Invercargill

New Zealand Red Cross is one of six organisations providing community settlement support to former refugees who have arrived under the annual government quota system. Invercargill became a refugee resettlement location in 2018

News from the Ground | World Refugee Day – Community as a Superpower

New Zealand is one of 14 countries that are currently listed on the UNHCR website as resettling UNHCR mandated refugees on an annual basis.

News from the Ground | Spotlight Associate Professor Yoram Barak on Safety: Advancing Elder Abuse Detection

Does your daily conversation include phrases like “How have you been?”, “Are you alright?”, and “How can I help you?” If so, you have the capacity to help prevent Abuse of Older People (AOP) wherever you are.