Welfare @ St. Pat’s
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Being far from home can be exciting, but it can also be challenging. Here are some useful resources for health, wellbeing, and support while living in New Zealand.
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Medical & general health
Healthline NZ
Call 0800 611 116 (24/7)
Free health advice from a registered nurse
Healthline NZ
Accident and urgent care clinics
Accident & Urgent Medical Care (A&E) • Healthpoint
Online GP appointment
Book online consultations with doctors
Online GP Care
Pharmacy
Local pharmacies can provide advice and care
Pharmacy services | Healthify
Pharmacies
Accident compensation corporation (ACC)
Support and treatment if you’re injured in an accident. Covers medical care, rehabilitation and income support.
ACC.co.nz
Gym subsidy
Gym membership subsidy for people living in NZ
Exercise New Zealand | New Zealand Exercise Industry Association
Mental Health
Mental health resources
Tools and support to look after your wellbeing
Helpful Resources | Mental Health Awareness Week.
Free online therapy course
Just a Thought
Support and counselling
Lifeline (24/7 service) - support and counselling
Support & Counselling for Everyone - Lifeline
Suicide Crisis Helpline (24/7 service)
Urgent help for anyone in distress
Suicide Crisis Helpline - Lifeline
Homesickness
Christmas away from home
Tips on coping with homesickness during your first Christmas away from family and friends.
How to deal with homesickness on your first Xmas away from home
Irish diaspora – Minding yourself
Support and advice for Irish people living abroad.
Minding Yourself - Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project
LGBTQIA+
Wellbeing and identity support
Rainbow Youth (ages 13-27). Support, resources, and community for queer and gender-diverse young people.
RainbowYOUTH
OUTline (ages 28+). Confidential support line and counselling for LGBTQIA+ people.
Home - OutLine Aotearoa
Sexual health
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa | Sexual health advice & clinics in NZ
Sexual Health 101 — Buy STD/STI test kit
Book an STI Test Online in NZ | Pocket Lab
Miscellaneous
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Free confidential advice
Citizens Advice Bureau