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Quinceañera | A Special Birthday

The Quinceañera has its origins in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, particularly among the Aztecs and other Indigenous societies, who marked a girl’s transition into womanhood with coming‑of‑age rituals. With the arrival of the Spanish colonisers in the 16th century, these Indigenous traditions blended with Catholic practices and European customs, resulting in the Quinceañera as it is known today. Over time, it evolved into a celebration that combines religious devotion, family values, and cultural heritage, especially across Latin America and Latino communities worldwide.

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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.

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.

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).

Great News for the Mental Health and Addiction Workforce

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa 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".

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.

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.

“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.

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.