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Mental Health Support Service | Health Improvement Practitioner

The HIP (Health Improvement Practitioner) model, is a relatively new concept, piloted in 2017 and actively rolled out from 2019 as part of a government’s initiative to integrate mental health services into primary health care. 

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100th Edition

The 100th enews edition, celebrating 21 years of eCALD!

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Mental Health Support Service | Health Improvement Practitioner

The HIP (Health Improvement Practitioner) model, is a relatively new concept, piloted in 2017 and actively rolled out from 2019 as part of a government’s initiative to integrate mental health services into primary health care. 

Wellbeing | Perspectives from LGBTQIA+ People of Colour

Every year, World Mental Health Day offers an opportunity to reflect on mental health issues and the services available to support us. We might feel it in the air, as conversations begin to amplify around us.

From Uprooted to Rooted | A Latin American Community’s Journey in Aotearoa

Finding a sense of belonging in a new country can be both rewarding and challenging. For many migrants and refugees, building connections, adapting to a new culture, and creating a place to call home takes time and support.

World Mental Health Day | Fostering Sense of Belonging

“Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community.

From Cultural Competency to Cultural Responsiveness | Advocacy for Equitable Healthcare and the Evolution of eCALD Services

Aotearoa New Zealand is widely recognised as a global leader in advancing health equity through culturally responsive and Indigenous-centred approaches to healthcare.

From Practitioner to Educator | “Same Passion but Different Roles”

Birthdays are often a time where one looks back at the journey that has been.

Shape the future of refugee health

New Zealand Refugee Health Scholarship 2027, are you from a refugee background and passionate about making a difference in your community’s health?

The Quota Refugee Health Model in Action | Connecting Care, Changing Lives

As Aotearoa New Zealand continues its commitment to welcoming refugees through the Quota Programme, the health sector has adapted to meet evolving needs with greater coordination, cultural understanding, and care.

WellSouth | Walking Alongside Former Refugee Whānau in the Southern Region

Every year the Southern region of New Zealand has the privilege of welcoming approximately 220 former refugees as part of the national quota programme.

Asylum Seekers Support Trust | “We Have More In Common Than Sets Us Apart”

Seeking asylum is a universal human right we all have in common, for a time when we may need it most.

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.

Observing Vesak | Reflection, Compassion, and Generosity

Vesak is celebrated around the world by Buddhist communities through temple visits, meditation, and acts of generosity.