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ESOL PROVIDERS/SERVICES
| University of Waikato |
www.waikato.ac.nz/language
email: language@waikato.ac.nz;
Tel: 07 8583600 |
The largest and best-known provider of English
Language training in New Zealand, offering:
* Certificates of completion from a prestigious public New Zealand
University
* the choice of 3 locations in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga
* Wide range of courses to prepare students for further study,
work, travel and living overseas
* Unique teacher development programme ensuring high quality
teaching
* Variety of activities and the opportunity to meet people from all over the
world
* Direct pathways into degree programmes at the University of Waikato, without
IELTS. |
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Auckland University of Technology
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www.aut.ac.nz/schools/languages
email: languages@aut.ac.nz
Tel: 09 921 9999 ext 6088 or 6840 |
AUT offers courses in New Zealand English language and culture to help migrants
settle in New Zealand. These include:
* Certificate in English Language
* Diploma in English Language
* Certificate in Introduction to English for Academic Study
* English for Professional Employment
* Many different teaching methods are used and students have access to language
and computer laboratories to assist learning.
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| Unitec (Auckland) |
www.unitec.ac.nz
email: courses@unitec.ac.nz
Tel: 0800 10 95 10
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Language Courses on offer from Unitec include:
*IELTS preparation and testing
* Graduate Certificate in English as an Addtional Language
* Short 7 week courses,including Conversation, Academic Writing and Workplace
Communication
* Certificate in Employment Skills English
*Certificate in Intensive English
* Language Plus - which enables students to combine English language study with
other subjects or cultural activities
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| Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) |
www.manukau.ac.nz
email: lsc@manukau.ac.nz
Tel: 09 968 8748 |
Courses on offer from the MIT School of English
include:
* ESOL Levels II,III and IV (both full and part-time)
* English for study purposes
* IELTS and Testing Centre
* An accessible language support centre to assist students who don't speak
English as their first language
* Regular activities to enable students to learn English through everyday
situations and events |
| Massey University (Albany Campus) |
http://english.massey.ac.nz
email: muelc@massey.ac.nz
Tel: 06 350 5126 |
Courses on offer at the Albany campus include:
* Certificates in Introductory/Intermediate and Advanced English for Speakers
of Other Languages
* Certificate of Attendance General English and English for Academic Purposes
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| ESOL Home Tutor scheme |
www.esolht.org.nz
email: natoffice@esolht.org.nz |
* Learn English in your own home through
a volunteer tutor.
* Attend social English groups or special events with other learners.
* Those wishing to teach English to migrants and refugees should also contact
ESOL Home Tutors about the scheme. |
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES/PROVIDERS
| Refugees As Survivors (RAS) Auckland |
www.aucklandras.org.nz
email:
admin@rasauckland.org.nz
Tel: 09 2700 870
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Office hours 8.30am - 4.30pm. Providing culturally appropriate initial
assessment, treatment and mental health support for refugees and people with
refugee-like backgrounds.
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| Framework Trust |
www.framework.org.nz
email:
reception@framework.org.nz
Tel:09 378 0028
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Framework Trust is a non-government organisation
which provides a range of community-based recovery focused services for
individuals who have experienced mental illness. Services provided
include:
* Employment Services
* Support Services
* Personal Development
* Training and Development
* Services for the Deaf
* Youth Intervention Programme |
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Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
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www.mentalhealth.org.nz
email:
resource@mentalhealth.org.nz
Tel: 09 300 7020
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Services include:
* Provision of a national mental health information service
* Mental Health Promotion
* Adovacy and policy work
* Projects to counter stigma and discrimination |
| Mind and Body |
www.mindandbody.co.nz
email:
admin@mindandbody.co.nz
Tel: 09 630 5909
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Services include:
* Peer Support Services for those recovering from mental illness
* Advisory Service
* Research and development
* Evaluation of mental health services and policy work
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| Shakti Migrant Services |
www.shakti.org.nz
email:smcec@shakti.org.nz
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Services include:
* Direct response to women victims of domestic violence and their children
* Ethnic counsellors
* Social outreach programme for women
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| Chinese Lifeline |
Free-phone: 0800 888 880
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A free telephone counselling service available in
Cantonese and Manderin. Advice on personal issues and adapting to life in New
Zealand. |
| Waitemata District Health Board - Asian Health
Support Service |
www.waitematadhb.govt.nz
email:
ching.sy@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Chinese call centre, open from 9am - 4.30pm.
Tel: 09 486 8314
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A service aiming to assist Asian clients in the district with a
variety of healthcare issues.
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| Relationship Services |
www.relate.org.nz
email:
migrantservices@relate.org.nz
Free Phone: 0800 RELATE
(735 283)
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Offering counselling for individuals and couples
as well as the "Relating Well in New Zealand" Programme aimed at helping new
migrants settle successfully. |
| Shanti Niwas |
email: shantiniwas@xtra.co.nz
Tel: 09 410 0604
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Offering support to anyone with a history of
mental illness. Community Support Work, residential and employment support
included. Recently launched service is the Asian Response CSW
for those with limited or no English language skills. |
| Action for Mental Health |
email: ceo@amhs.org.nz
Tel: 09 410 0604
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Offering support to anyone with a history of
mental illness. Community Support Work, residential and employment support
included. Recently launched service is the Asian Response CSW
for those with limited or no English language skills. |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
| Waitakere City Council |
info@waitakere.govt.nz
www.waitakere.govt.nz
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Check on website for further information. |
| Auckand City Council |
www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
Tel: 379 2020
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Auckland City Council is the local government
body responsible for Auckland city's day to day needs and development, such as
rubbish removal, safe roads,& footpaths & stormwater services.
You can also get guidance and permission from the Council for things like
building or setting up a business.
The Council supports events that make the city come alive, such as music in
parks and cultural festivals. |
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES - SETTLEMENT
RELATED
Human Rights Commission
Te Kahui Tika Tangata
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Free-phone: 0800 496 877
email: infoline@hrc.co.nz
Website: www.hrc.co.nz
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The Commission helps resolve disputes relating to
unlawful discrimination, including on the basis of race, colour and ethnic or
national origin. If you believe you've been discriminated against, contact the
Commission for assistance. |
Department of Internal Affairs
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info@dia.govt.nz
http://www.dia.govt.nz
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The Department of Internal Affairs issues
passports; administers civil unions; registers births, deaths and marriages;
administers citizenship applications; ensures gambling is fair, legal and
honest; enforces censorship law and promotes internet safety; contributes to
community development by administering Lottery Grants, Community Grants Schemes
and Trusts; and provides support services and policy advice for Ministers of
the Crown.
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Office of Ethnic Affairs
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ethnic.affairs@dia.govt.nz
http://www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz
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The Office of Ethnic Affairs provides
a referral and information service for ethnic communities and policy advice to
government. Services include a Language Line - telephone interpreting service. |
| Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency
Management |
emergency.management@dia.govt.nz
http://www.civildefence.govt.nz
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The Ministry ensures the establishment of
structures to provide the capability to
manage and respond to disasters in New Zealand, through a co-ordinated
approach, at both national and community level to
planning for reduction, readiness, response, and recovery. |
| NZ Police - Ethnic Affairs |
www.police.govt.nz/service/ethnic
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Information about the Police, Crime Prevention,
Your Rights and Initiatives for ethnic communities. Translated into 11
different languages. |
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| Department of Labour |
www.dol.govt.nz
For general enquiries on employment, pay, holidays and leave, health and safety
issues -
Tel: 0800 20 90 20
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Providing information, services and support covering almost every aspect of
work.
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New Kiwis Programme
(Auckland Chamber of Commerce)
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www.newkiwis.co.nz
email: newkiwis@chamber.co.nz
Tel: (09) 309 6100
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A free service provided to both new migrants and
employers by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Linking the skills of
new migrants with the needs of New Zealand employers. |
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Career Services |
www.careers.govt.nz
Career Centre, Tel: 0800 109 901
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New Zealand's leading provider of career information, advice and guidance.
A careers adviser is based at ARMS Three Kings Centre on Tuesdays and
Thursdays for one-to-one appointments with clients.
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| Workwise |
www.workwisetrust.co.nz
Tel: (09) 296 1493
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Providing employment support to people with
experience of mental illness, including migrants and refugees. |
| NZ Association of Accountants |
www.nzaai.org.nz
Tel: (09) 443 5033
Fax: (09) 443 2569
Email: asc.accountants@xtra.co.nz
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This association promotes opportunities for
networking, fellowship, diversity, support, help, professional and personal
development, employment, self-employment, education, sports and social
activities. For those in Accounting/Auditing professions. |
REFUGEE ORGANISATIONS
| Auckland Refugee Council |
www.supportfind.com/arci
email: refugee@ihug.co.nz
Tel: (09) 376 0565
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Provides support, information and advice to asylum seekers and refugees.
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Friends of Refugees Trust
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www.friends-of-refugees.org.nz
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A voluntary group, working mainly with refugees
from Burma, but also on other small projects helping refugees within NZ to meet
their "educational, economic and social welfare needs". |
| Refugee Council of NZ |
www.rc.org.nz
email: info@rc.org.nz
Tel: (09) 376 0565
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Provides advice, information and
assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in NZ. Promotes a strategic
response to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and promotes public
understanding and awareness of refugee issues. |
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RMS Refugee Resettlement
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www.rms.org.nz
email: rms-auck@rms.org.nz
Tel: (090 629 6421 |
New Zealand's refugee resettlement
agency. Helping to resettle 750 quota refugees per year. |
| Reunity Trust |
40 Sefton Avenue, Grey Lynn
Tel: (09 ) 376 4768
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Support group for asylum seekers offering
assistance with accommodation and employment. |
MIGRANT ORGANISATIONS
| Alac
Inc (Auckland Latin American Community Inc) |
www.casalatinanz.com
email:vocesdelsur@xtra.co.nz
Tel:(09)636 5313
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Providing social services to all Latin Americans in New Zealand
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| Auckland Cambodian Youth and
Recreation Trust |
http://nzkhmertrust.tripod.com/
email:nzkhmertrust@hotmail.com
Tel: (09) 263 0595
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Goals are: to promote Cambodian Heritage, provide
information and services to Cambbodian Community in Auckland, assistance for
Cambodian youth. |
| Chinese New Settlers Services Trust |
www.chineseservice.org.nz
email:info@cnsst.org.nz
Tel: (09) 262 3868
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Charitable Trust offering culturally appropriate services to Chinese new
settlers and the community.
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| Ethiopian Community of Auckland Inc |
email:ethiocom@slingshot.co.nz
P O Box 19027, Avondale, Auckland
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| Migrant Action Trust |
email:migrantaction@xtra.co.nz
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Aims to assist migrants with integration into
mainstream NZ society. |
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Migrant Services North Shore
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email:migrantservicesns@xtra.co.nz
Tel: (09) 486 4081
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Providing free information, advice and referrals,
workshops and language classes to migrants and refugees. Serving all
nationalities/ethnicities. |
| NZ Kannada Koota Inc |
www.kannadakoota.co.nz
email:president@kannadakoota.co.nz
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Aim of the organisation is to promote, foster and
maintain the cultural and linguistic heritage of Karnataka. |
| NZ Somali Women Incorporated |
email: faysurer@hotmail.com
Tel: (09) 620 7240
P O Box 57168, Owairaka, Mt Roskill
Auckland or
Wesley Community Centre
740 Sandringham Road Ext.
Auckland
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Offering the following programmes: English,
weaving, computer classes, cooking, sewing, Women's Health, Somali language,
youth activities programme. |
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| Indian Newslink |
Editor: Venkat Raman
venkat@indiannewslink.co.nz
P O Box 82394 Highland Park, Auckland
36 Santa Ana Drive, Howick, Auckland
Phone: (09) 5336377 Fax: 5336378
Mobile: 021-836528
www.indiannewslink.co.nz
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*Free newspaper published fortnightly in English
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Migrant News
Chinese Migrant News
Filipino News - Pinoy Balitang Pilipino
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Contact details for all three publications below
www.migrantnews.co.nz
email: migrantnews@xtra.co.nz
Tel: (09) 443 7886
Fax: (09) 443 7887
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* Free monthly newspapers for migrants, refugees and international students.
Subscription forms available on the website.
* Welcomes news items from community groups
* Migrant News also hosts the Migrant Expo, held twice a year in Auckland.
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Chinese Herald
Free newspaper published Weekly
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Contact details for Chinese Herald below
www.migrantnews.co.nz
email: migrantnews@xtra.co.nz
Tel: (09) phone no for CH
Fax: (09) fax no
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* Free weekly newspapers in Mandarin,
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i Ball
Free newspaper published fortnightly in English
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Contact details for i Ball:
email: news@iballmedia.co.nz
Tel: (09) 360 3282
Advertising: sales@iballmedia.co.nz
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*Covers mainly Asian issues in English
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