Refugee and resettled communities student support

AG飞禽走兽电子 offers a range of support services that can help students from refugee backgrounds or resettled communities succeed at university in New Zealand. Find out more about how you can access our range of services and support.

Get help at the Student Hub

The AG飞禽走兽电子 Student Hub is the one place to go for help while you’re studying at AG飞禽走兽电子. It can provide you with access to a range of services and support to help you succeed at AG飞禽走兽电子.

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Specific support networks at AG飞禽走兽电子

Need English language support?

If you need help to develop your English language skills you could contact:

Hear from some of our students

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Shamis Ismail

Bachelor of Health Science
He loves being able to support families who have faced the challenges of resettlement, says Shamis Ismail who is from a refugee background himself.
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Louise Nibarema

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
She wants to support women and empower them during their life-changing moments of labour and beyond, says Louise Nibarema who completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery).
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Chia Ngo Aye Phuting (Jessica)

Bachelor of Education
She decided to study education because she loves children and enjoys being around them, says Chia Ngo Aye Phuting (Jessica) who studied early childhood teaching.
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Asma Haidari

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
As a midwife, she can work with women and families during one of the most exciting and significant periods of their lives, says midwifery alumna Asma Haidari.
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Laya Rasooli

Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments
Master of Architecture (Professional)
She’s always found it fascinating how design can influence our environment, says Laya Rasooli who is studying a Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments.
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LweeZar Thar

Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
After needing a bit of help and support when she was growing up as a refugee from Myanmar, oral health student LweeZar Thar now wants to be able to help others.
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Mulisa Debela

Master of Public Health
Bachelor of Health Science
When Mulisa Debela first came to New Zealand, he arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. Now he works there himself and enjoys supporting others.
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Dewa Ibrahimkhil

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
She had a desire to help others and make a positive difference in people's lives, says Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) student Dewa Ibrahimkhil.
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Chu Moo Paw

Bachelor of Business
Studying business at university was an obvious choice for her, says Chu Moo Paw who is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Business in Marketing.
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Rhoda Habtom Tesfazghi

Bachelor of Education
She absolutely loves studying education, says Rhoda Habtom Tesfazghi who is currently in the third year of her Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).

How AG飞禽走兽电子 supports the refugee community in New Zealand

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Scholarships at AG飞禽走兽电子

You can apply for a wide range of scholarships and awards available to AG飞禽走兽电子 students at all stages of their study, including for students with a refugee background or who come from resettled communities.

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AG飞禽走兽电子SA support

AG飞禽走兽电子 Student’s Association (AG飞禽走兽电子SA) has advocates who are employed to provide advice and support.

If you’re having a rough time, have a complaint or feel as though you have been let down by AG飞禽走兽电子 in any way, we'll do our best to help.

We also have a diverse range of clubs and societies you can join including:

Making friends at AG飞禽走兽电子

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It’s easy to meet new friends and make social connections while you’re studying at AG飞禽走兽电子. Some of the ways to meet people include:

Financial hardship support

Financial assistance is available for times when you have a financial emergency or are experiencing a period of financial difficulty, with no savings to help you get back on track. We understand this could impact your study significantly and we may be able to help with:

  • Food or transport vouchers
  • Rent arrears payments
  • Utilities and other living expenses
  • Laptop loans and data packages
  • Childcare

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