Platform Members Leadership Day Date & Time: Thursday, 27 March 2025, 9 am – 4 pm Location: Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, Wellington Cost: $175 per person + GST Please email [email protected] with your Name number, email address, and Dietary requirements.

🚨 Peer Gambling Workshop in Christchurch – Have Your Say! 🚨 📅 Register now and be part of the change! Date: 4th March 2025 Day: Tuesday Time: 9:30 am to 2 pm RSVP: surveymonkey.com/r/2C77GCL #PeerSupport #GamblingHarm #LivedExperience #CommunityMatters

AFS attended Massey University’s Orientation at the Albany campus. We introduced AFS and encouraged students to seek early help.

Promotion at the University of Canterbury's Summer Starter Expo and the International Students' Welcome Night at Victoria University promoted our Asian Helpline and shared key messages on preventing and minimising gambling harm.

Our public health team has been busy since last Saturday. From the Japan Fiesta in Christchurch to the Acofi International Women's Day Network event in Auckland and the Wellington Newtown Festival, our team has been actively engaging with communities nationwide.

Fiji's HIV outbreak poses a regional risk due to its role as a hub for education, business, tourism, and labour migration. The infections, largely linked to the methamphetamine crisis and risky health behaviours. To read full article theconversation.com/fijis-hiv-cris…

Asian Family Services is thrilled to welcome Alex Wang as our National Manager - Clinical Services! Alex brings extensive experience in social work, mental health, addiction, and leadership across various health sectors. Join us in welcoming Alex back to AFS! 🎉

Our public health team is in Rotorua for a gambling harm and mental health presentation with the Rotorua Chinese Students and Scholars Society, while Lan Lan attends a display stall at the Selwyn Holi – Festival of Colours in Christchurch.

Looking for an outstanding ‼️Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician‼️You'll be joining our service taking a leading role in assessment and 1 on 1 clinical support for tamariki and whanau based in Counties Manukau. Applications close on 28 March. To apply seek.co.nz/job/82667071

Looking for an outstanding ‼️Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician‼️ Applications close on 28 March. To apply seek.co.nz/job/82667071

Kaitiaki o Ara/SADD stands to empower young people (13 to 19) to make our roads safe for everyone. To ensure they are doing this effectively, they need to hear directly from youth – their perspectives, influences, and attitudes towards road safety. Visit: sadd.org.nz/survey

At the AFS Wintec student orientation in February at both campuses, our Public Health staff ensured that international students received information on preventing and minimising gambling harm. Their efforts help raise awareness and provide guidance on where to seek help.

Exploring impacts on gender-based violence amongst Asian communities in Aotearoa, for two participant groups to interview one-to-one. For more information, queries, or interest in participating, you can contact me here: [email protected]

Join Our Team at Asian Family Services! New regional service in Wellington. 📍 Location: Wellington 📌 Apply now: 🔗 Health Navigator - Community Mental Health Workers seek.co.nz/job/82845563?r… 🔗 Mental Health Coordinator - Psychology seek.co.nz/job/82845566?r…

This week, our Public Health team is setting up stall displays at the Auckland Chinese Families Network, Live Better, and Comcare. Many participants were pleased to learn about our counselling support for preventing and minimising gambling harm. Here are a few photos to share.

🎉 K-Cultural Day! A fun-filled day organised by Korean Arts and Culture, featuring traditional Korean games and the exciting Squid Game experience! 📅 Date: 5 April 🕐 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 📍 Location: Albany Domain 🎟️ Free Entry

2025 Flu Vaccination Events Health New Zealand Asian & Ethnic Health Services (AEHS) hosts 21 events across five cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.

2025 Flu Vaccination Events Health New Zealand Asian & Ethnic Health Services (AEHS) hosts 21 events across five cities: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Palmerston North, and Christchurch.

AFS CE Kelly Feng MNZM attended the Summit for Strengthening Addiction and Harm Reduction Responses at Parliament, hosted by the NZ Drug Foundation.