Asian Community Transformation Trust

07/10/2026

Our Managing Director, Allen recently took part in the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Youth Hui, bringing together people from schools, churches, community organisations, youth services and Christchurch City Council to talk about what young people are experiencing in our communities.

One of the things Allen shared was the Asian Youth Collective; a network we are developing for people who lead, mentor or support Asian young people.

We’re hoping the Collective can become a space where people working with Asian youth can connect with each other, share experiences and resources, and learn from one another.

On 16 September, staff from the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Governance Team facilitated the second annual Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Youth Hui at the Fendalton Library and Service Centre.

02/10/2026

Swimming lessons are a valued part of school life in New Zealand, but for families who are new to the country, it may not always be clear why swimming is included at school or what safety measures are in place.

As part of our ongoing partnership with Westburn School, we spoke with one of their teachers about swimming lessons at Westburn, why they are important, what children learn, and the safety precautions the school has in place to help keep students safe around the water.

The full video is available on the Westburn School website, you can watch it through this link https://hail.to/westb.../publication/zf9CNuq/article/k2bpbh3

25/09/2026

Earlier this month, we were invited to speak at the Pan-Asian Staff Network at the Ministry of Social Development NZ about leadership.

It was a great opportunity to share and discuss what leadership can look like through an Asian lens, as well as hear different perspectives from those working across the public service.

We’re really encouraged by the Pan-Asian Staff Network and the space it creates for Asian staff to connect, share experiences and have conversations around issues that are important to them.

21/09/2026

Evangeline is currently conducting research involving Asian people living in Aotearoa New Zealand, and is looking for participants to take part in her study.

We first got to know Evangeline when ACTT was just starting out, and have always appreciated seeing her serve the community as a volunteer.

It’s especially encouraging to now see her pursuing her Master’s research in Asian mental health. We’re excited to see her involvement in this important area and look forward to seeing where her research takes her!

If you are eligible and interested in contributing to research that helps us better understand Asian mental health, we encourage you to find out more about her study below.

18/09/2026

Last month, we were invited to Merrin School to speak with parents of students in the school’s ESOL programme about the work we do in schools and how we may be able to support their families.

Thank you to Merrin School for the opportunity and for your trust in the work that we do!

09/09/2026

Recently, we held a Parent Corner at Westburn Primary, where we helped parents better understand how the school prepares for camps and the health and safety measures they have in place to keep students safe.

We also talked about the many positive benefits of school camps, including how they can help children build confidence, develop independence, and support their overall wellbeing.

This is just one of the many topics covered through our Parent Corners, where we act as a bridge between schools and parents, helping families better understand and connect with their children’s school experience.

25/08/2026

From 4–13 September, 30 events will bring newcomers and established residents together to connect, learn and celebrate our city’s many cultures. Explore the full programme at ccc.govt.nz/welcomingweek or scan the poster.

We want to specifically highlight the ‘Passport to Ōtautahi’ event, supported by Asian Family Services , who have been doing great work in Christchurch to support the mental health and wellbeing of our Asian communities.

18/08/2026

This week is NetSafe Week, and we’d like to take the opportunity to look back at Tāima Kōrero - Time2Talk.nz's talk with us on internet safety with our kids.
In this session, Brett shared practical tips and strategies for parents to help keep children safe in today’s digital world. Check out the full talk here: https://youtu.be/pVwsgAqE_sY?si=WK2VIB-2aU5wUHwq See less

15/08/2026

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14/08/2026

As part of our work with counselling students and placement counsellors, we’re helping share information about counsellors who offer support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka and other languages. Some of the services featured here also offer free or reduced-cost sessions, depending on the counsellor and placement arrangement.

Finding the right support can be much easier when it is accessible in a language and cultural context that you feel most comfortable with, which for many Asian migrant families, may not be English.

If you a bilingual counsellor, counselling student, or placement counsellor and
you would like us to share your counselling information with our community, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us with your languages, services, location/online options and contact details.

Please note: The counsellors featured in this post are independent providers/placement counsellors. Please contact them directly for availability, eligibility, fees and booking information.