Older Persons Refugee and Migrant Health Group
A sub group of Eldercare Canterbury. The community working together to integrate & improve health services for the well being of Canterbury’s older people. Contact Kirsten for meeting dates & times.
Womens Swimming Programme ( Ethnic groups )
Swimming for girls, women and under 5 year olds. Private swimming area. $2 per person $1 school age, under 5 free. During school terms – Saturday 3pm to 4 pm at Aqua Gym, 459 Cashel St, Christchurch. Run by Christchurch Resettlement Services.
Ministry for Pacific Peoples
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs promotes the wellbeing and development of Pacific peoples in New Zealand. They work to ensure that Pacific peoples can participate in and contribute fully to New Zealand’s social, cultural and economic life. They do this in a way that recognises and reflects Pacific cultural values and aspirations. The Ministry … Continued
Olderwomens Cultural Exercise group
Exercises for women aged 50+ from refugee or migrant backgrounds. Run by Christchurch Resettlement Services. FREE. Held Tuesdays 11am till 11:55am and Thursdays 10:45am till 11:30am at YMCA 12 Hereford Street Street. (Christchurch Resettlement Services address is Level 1 283 Lincoln Road Addington 8024)
Shakti Ethnic Womens Support
Shakti is a specialist provider of culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin. Our goal is to facilitate an empowering environment for ethnic women and children so that they live a life free from fear and violence and are able to exercise their rights, choices and … Continued
English Language Partners
A community based organisation helping refugees and migrants to learn English and to start their new life in New Zealand.( One to one tutoring & classes ) Language sessions are tailored to the learner’s needs and goals. Home tutoring includes practical tasks such as working towards a driver’s licence or making appointments. Tutors are encouraged … Continued
Friendly Support Network
The Friendly Support Network is an organisation run by voluntary workers who are trained to give help and support in situations of need or stress to people of mainly Dutch descent. The help or support is generally of a moral rather than financial nature. We are a charitable organisation.
Immigration NZ (Ministry of Business Employment and Innovation)
All queries regarding immigration issues or applications currently in progress should be directed to the Immigration Contact Centre. Please call 0508 55 88 55 from within New Zealand, or 0064 9 914 4100 from outside of New Zealand. The Immigration Contact Centre is available from 6.00am Monday to midnight on Saturday. If you need personalised … Continued
Pacific island Evaluation Inc.
Empowering through educating and promoting healthy and positive lifestyle choices amongst Pacific people.
Clan Donald Society of New Zealand Canterbury
Preservation of Scottish interests and traditions. Help with genealogy. Social activities include wine trails, ten pin bowling, mini golf, dinners, socialise with other Clans .Contact Margaret for further information.
