This year, Gambling Harm Awareness Week (GHAW) ran from 30 August – 5 September. GHAW is a time for whānau to check in with themselves and
In partnership with our hoamahi at Raukura Hauora o Tainui, we released Te Reo Raurangatira, voices of our community champions – our Rangatira o nāianei, a video series highlighting the voices of our community champions who made the choice to seek support for their harmful gambling behaviours.
Phew! From one big kaupapa to another big kaupapa, we now find ourselves in response mode to the current COVID-19 lockdown happening across the nation for our whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori. We recognise the timing of this and want to wish you all safe and well wishes during this time.
Kelly Feng, the National Director and the team have been nominated as the community heroes by the New Zealand government for its contribution during the pandemic toward the Asian community. Thank you for the acknowledgement.
"The team of staff and volunteers at Asian Families Services (AFS) continues to provide counselling support and advice to diverse communities over the summer. During the lockdown, its services experienced a spike in demand on its Asian Helpline number, with many callers needing psychological, medical and informational support.
