News and updates

Latest news

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. But how did we get here? And how has eCALD Services evolved from its early beginnings to become a trusted provider of cultural responsiveness education for the health workforce? This article explores the journey of advocacy, leadership, and innovation that shaped both.

Read more

eNews

100th Edition

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

View latest newsletter

Showing page 1 of 7

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.

Avurudu | The Sun’s Transition – New Beginnings

Today, Avurudu is celebrated through a mix of traditional rituals and modern community activities.

Semana Santa | Holy Week

Semana Santa, Spanish for “Holy Week,” refers to the Christian period leading up to Easter Sunday.

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.

Chinese New Year | The Malaysian Chinese Way

Chinese New Year is widely celebrated across Southeast Asia.