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Multi-talented Sinhala and Tamil Interpreter and translator | Ruzaika Arshad

Ruzaika Arshad, originally from Sri Lanka, migrated to New Zealand in 2003 with her husband and two children. She is a certified Sinhala and Tamil interpreter and translator, a Cross-Cultural Facilitator (CCF), and the Positive Parenting Programme Coordinator with Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ). She is also an active member of Auckland’s Sri Lankan Muslim community.

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Multi-talented Sinhala and Tamil Interpreter and translator | Ruzaika Arshad

Ruzaika Arshad, originally from Sri Lanka, migrated to New Zealand in 2003 with her husband and two children.

Dedicated Certified Farsi/Persian and Dari Translator and Interpreter | Behnaz Dolatshahy

From a young age, Behnaz Dolatshahy has been guided by two passions: dance & music and languages.

Bridging Cultures Through Language | Amie Se’s Role as a Chin Haka Interpreter

Amie, originally from Myanmar, a country home to around 50 languages and countless dialects and sub-dialects, is a professional Burmese and Chin Haka interpreter.

A Lifetime of Service | Aunty Priscilla’s Journey of Compassion and Community

Priscilla Dawson, affectionately known as Aunty Priscilla, is a well-known figure not only in Auckland but across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Art of Interpreting | Voice of the Expert

Language barriers are a commonly identified challenge among health practitioners in New Zealand.

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