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86th Edition
This edition looks at some latest news from the field as well as an update on the eCALD cross-cultural practice supervision pilot.
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International Metropolis Conference - June 24 to 28, 2019 [Ottawa, Gatineaux, Canada]
The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be hosting the next International Metropolis Conference 2019.
A new book!! Belonging and Transnational Refugee Settlement: Unsettling the Everyday and the Extraordinary
The image we have of refugees is one of displacement – from their homes, families and countries – and yet, refugee settlement is increasingly becoming an experience of living simultaneously in places both proximate and distant, as people navigate and transcend international borders in numerous and novel ways.
Inequities for Maori, Pacific and Indian mothers and babies [PMMRC Report, 2018]
The latest report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC, 2018) shows inequities for Maori, Pacific and Indian mothers and babies.
Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand Conference (PONZ) [8-10 November 2018]
As diversity increases across many societies, one of the aims of the conference is to help us view, acknowledge and appreciate varying perspectives on the oncological journey.
Diwali Festival [6-10 November 2018]
The Auckland Diwali Festival takes its inspiration from Diwali or Deepavali (row of lamps), an important and ancient Indian festival celebrated throughout India and in Indian communities around the world. Diwali is officially celebrated from the 6th-10th November in 2018.
Older Asian Migrants’ Psychological Well-being [an AUT study]
An Auckland University of Technology (AUT) study shows that strong relationships in community networks are important for older Asian migrants’ psychological well-being.
Migration Trends 2016/2017 [MBIE]
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Migration Trends 2016/2017 annual report is the 17th in a series that examines trends in temporary and permanent migration to and from New Zealand.
An Asian Perspective and the NZ Treasury Living Standards
Asian populations are currently experiencing a number of issues related to the determinants of wellbeing, including health (mental health, non-communicable diseases and access to health services) and employment difficulties.
Launch of the “Suicide Prevention Resources for Chinese People”
Asian Family Services proudly launched their new “Suicide Prevention Resources for Chinese People” on 10th October 2018.
‘Family Harm and Culturally Safe Support’ – Refugee Health Forum 2018
The Auckland Regional Refugee Health Network (ARRHN) Executive Group cordially invites you and your colleagues to attend the third of a series of three Refugee Health Forums in 2018.
Christchurch reinstated as a refugee settlement location
Christchurch has been reinstated as a settlement location for quota refugees.
Waitemata DHB celebrates 2018 Diversity Awards win
An innovative Waitemata District Health Board education programme to overcome cultural barriers in communication with patients has been recognised at the 2018 Diversity Awards NZ