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• Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) – Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Project 2022

  

   

  Waitematā DHB would like to introduce a new project 'Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) - Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Project' which is supported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to provide very comprehensive info & support to Asian pregnant women and mothers with infants by improving their accessibility to relevant services for their emotional wellbeing.

   

  This project aims to improve Asian perinatal psychological wellbeing outcomes through collaborative efforts on strengthening the referral pathways, improving health literacy and emotional wellbeing awareness during the COVID19 pandemic period, and promoting early help-seeking and intervention by providing relevant workshops, counselling and practical social support.

   

  It would be appreciated if you can share this flyer via your network (incl. GPs, Maternity/Women's health service providers & community services etc.)

   

  Please see attachments - HMHF Flyer (in English, 中文, Hindi & 한국어) for the community.

• Senior Health and Wellbeing Workshop

  

  1. 1. Chinese Senior Health and Wellbeing Workshop

   

  This workshop designed to empower the local Chinese community with practical knowledge and useful tips to support better health and wellbeing. Take a positive step toward a healthier life through self-care and increased awareness of palliative care services available in the community.

   

  Date : 8th October 2025 (Wednesday)

   

  Time : 10am - 11:30am

   

  Venue : Long Bay Chinese Association Level 2, 89 Te Oneroa Way, Long Bay, Auckland

   

  For further information or to RSVP, please contact Asian Health Line at 0800 88 88 30. Email: asianhealthline@tewhatuora.govt.nz

   

  This flyer is available in English and Chinese.

   

  

  2. Korean Senior Health and Wellbeing Workshop

   

  This workshop offers a valuable opportunity for elderly Koreans and their families in New Zealand to gain practical knowledge. It aims to promote awareness of available social welfare support services in the community and raise awareness about elder abuse.

   

  Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

   

  Time: 10:45am - 11:35am

   

  Venue: 59 View Road, Glenfield, Auckland

   

  For further information or to RSVP, please contact Asian Health Line at 0800 88 88 30. Email: asianhealthline@tewhatuora.govt.nz

   

  This flyer is available in English and Korean

• Your Emotional Wellbeing and Beyond

   

  

   

  Waitematā DHB Asian Health Services (AHS) is introducing a pilot project ‘Healthy Mother Healthy Future (HMHF) - Asian Perinatal Wellbeing Project 2022’. This project is supported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) with the goal of supporting the emotional wellbeing of pregnant Asian women, and mothers with infants by improving their accessibility to relevant services and information.

  Your Emotional Wellbeing and Beyond” booklet was developed by the maternity service (WDHB) to support pregnant women and mothers and it was translated with clinical & cultural reviews by Asian Mental Health Service, Asian Patient Support Service and  WATIS (Waitemata Translation & Interpreting service) as well as Asian/ethnic consumer reviews.

  The wonderful booklet is now available in multiple languages - English, Simplified 中文, Traditional 中文, 한국어 , Hindi, Tagalog, Pashtu, Urdu, Japanese, Thai, Arabic, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Burmese

   

• Asian Health Week: Overview and Evaluation Report

  Asian Health Week Seminar: Overview of Presentations and Evaluation Report

  The Waitemata DHB Asian Health Week held from 17^th to 21^st August 2015 showcased the latest research and information on the health status of Asian populations in New Zealand; as well as advances in preparing a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) culturally competent workforce nation-wide.

  Topics covered during the seminar included the latest research and service development models in the areas of:

  • Asian Health Research - trends over the last decade

  • CVD/Diabetes in Asian populations

  • Lifestyles and Asian populations - smokefree; nutrition and physical activity

  • Asian mental health

  • Health of older Asian people

  • Disability in Asian populations

  • Asian refugee population health

  • Workforce development

  
  

  Overall we had 123 attendees provide feedback and results showed a mean of 95% either agreed or strongly agreed that the seminar met their expectations with helpful content, enhanced and improved their knowledge. Attendees also reported that they had gained a good understanding of the subjects presented. In addition to written feedback, the seminar organisers received considerable verbal feedback from participants that the seminar was highly informative; stimulating and presented innovative models of care.

  • View the "Asian Health Week: Overview and Evaluation Report"

  • View Presentations from the Asian Health Week

  • View Photo Galleries from the Asian Health Week

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• Waitematā DHB’s Asian Health Week 2019 (Theme: Diversity & Inclusion)

  Asian Health Week gives Waitematā DHB the opportunity to promote and celebrate the health & wellbeing of our Asian community.

  

  Various activities and health workshops will be hosted by Asian Health Services at the North Shore and Waitakere hospitals from Monday, 9 September to Friday, 13 September and we extend a warm invitation to everyone to join in.

  Attached is a calendar of events – as well as some additional information about the workshops and the various presenters who have kindly agreed to lead them. There is something here for everyone and it would be appreciated if you could please share the information within your network of contacts.

   

  Click here for a calendar of events and here to find out more about the facilitator and presenters who will lead them.

  
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• Asian Health Line

  

   

  Asian Health Services (AHS)'s Asian Health Line (0800 88 88 30) can support people who face barriers accessing NZ health services and COVID-19 vaccination info and support (incl. Booster shot and vaccination for children aged 5-11 years old).

  This flyer is available in English, Simplified 中文, Traditional 中文, Hindi, 한국어 , Tagalog, Thai, Pashtu, Urdu, Vietnamese and Japanese.