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Refugee Health

Welcome to the Auckland Regional Public Health Service’s Refugee Health website where you can access up-to- date information on health and wellbeing for refugees in New Zealand and internationally.

NZ map & Koru

The koru is the Māori name given to the new unfurling fern frond and symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace. The symbolism of the koru as stated above resonates with the resettlement hopes of our communities from refugee backgrounds.

Auckland Regional Public Health Service: Refugee Health Service

The Refugee Health Service is part of the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS). The Service covers the greater Auckland region. Public Health plays a major role in supporting and strengthening healthy communities including refugees and new migrants.

The Refugee Health Service provides information, education, communicable diseases control, health prevention and health promotion. The Refugee Health Service works in partnership with many health providers and communities to provide culturally appropriate and acceptable care.

Events & News

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  • 16 January 2010

    Celebrating African Food & Family – An African community nutrition project
  • March 2010 date tbc

    Auckland International Festival, Wesley. Go to refugeeservices.org.nz for further details of New Zealand events
  • 20 June 2010

    World Refugee Day – Go to refugeeservices.org.nz for further details of New Zealand events
  • 26 November 2010

    White Ribbon Day – An international Day to create awareness against violence towards women

ARPHS is a participant in the NZ Diversity Action Programme