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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.

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100th Edition

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

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Volunteers Needed | Refresh Refugee Module

Based on feedback from our learners and our own investigations, we have refined the course content and presentation, and it is now ready for testing.

Cross-cultural Community of Practice Support

In 2025, eCALD® Services will introduce a permanent post-training support programme for learners, known as the Cross-cultural Community of Practice Support (CCPS).

Something Interesting | Falooda, a “Historic” Drink

What is Falooda? It is a delicious drink that tells us a story of human travel, migration, and cultural fusion.

Nowruz, A New Year Celebration

Nowruz is also known as Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nawvurz, Nauryz, Navruz, or Nauroz, it is a celebration of new beginnings and hope with rich traditions and customs passed down generations while incorporating new religious, cultural and social influences.

The Bahá’í Faith

The Bahá’í Faith has been in Aotearoa New Zealand for over a century.

Something to Learn | Ramadan: A Comprehensive Guide

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months in Islam.

New Pathways for Former Refugees

How² remake your home in a country that you are unfamiliar with?

Something Meaningful | Empowering the Burmese Rohingya Community

Have you met any Burmese Rohingya?

Ethiopian Genna

Ethiopia is a very ancient country with a Christian heritage of more than two thousand years.

The Year of Snake

You may have heard about how the Chinese love animals that they are happy to be born under some animal zodiac signs.

Something Interesting | Facts about New Year

If you are wondering where ‘January’ came from, Janus is the Roman god of beginnings, time, transitions, and passages and is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.

Two-Factor Authentication for Enhanced Account Security has arrived

To help keep your account secure, we're excited to introduce two-factor authentication (2FA) for logging in soon.