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Refugee and resettled communities student support

AUT offers a range of support services that can help students from refugee backgrounds or resettled communities succeed at university in New Zealand. Find out more about how you can access our range of services and support.

Get help at the Student Hub

The AUT Student Hub is the one place to go for help while you’re studying at AUT. It can provide you with access to a range of services and support to help you succeed at AUT.

CONTACT THE STUDENT HUB

Specific support networks at AUT

Need English language support?

If you need help to develop your English language skills you could contact:

Hear from some of our students

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Louise Nibarema

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
She wants to support women and empower them during their life-changing moments of labour and beyond, says final-year midwifery student Louise Nibarema.
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Chu Moo Paw

Bachelor of Business
Studying business at university was an obvious choice for her, says Chu Moo Paw who is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Business in Marketing.
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LweeZar Thar

Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)
After needing a bit of help and support when she was growing up as a refugee from Myanmar, oral health student LweeZar Thar now wants to be able to help others.
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Habiba Safi

Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)
She wants to make a difference to women’s lives, says Habiba Safi who completed AUT’s Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery) and now works at Waitemata DHB.
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Dewa Ibrahimkhil

Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
She had a desire to help others and make a positive difference in people's lives, says Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) student Dewa Ibrahimkhil.

How AUT supports the refugee community in New Zealand

AUT Centre for Refugee EducationAUT's Centre for Refugee Education (in the Mangere Refugee Reception, Manukau) provides an on-arrival 6-week education programme for the 1,500 refugees who come to New Zealand each year under the government quota scheme.

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AUT's Centre for Refugee Education (in the Mangere Refugee Reception, Manukau) provides an on-arrival 6-week education programme for the 1,500 refugees who come to New Zealand each year under the government quota scheme.

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The Bread Collective programmeAUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism has partnered with The Bread Collective to deliver bread making training to former refugees to connect them to employment opportunities in the baking industry in New Zealand.

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AUT’s School of Hospitality and Tourism has partnered with The Bread Collective to deliver bread making training to former refugees to connect them to employment opportunities in the baking industry in New Zealand.

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Tastes of HomesA cookbook featuring family recipes and stories of AUT staff, students and alumni from refugee and migrant backgrounds is now funding a scholarship to support AUT students from refugee backgrounds.

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A cookbook featuring family recipes and stories of AUT staff, students and alumni from refugee and migrant backgrounds is now funding a scholarship to support AUT students from refugee backgrounds.

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AUT Migrant and Refugee Research CentreAUT’s Migrant and Refugee Research Centre focuses on research to enhance the health and wellbeing of migrant and refugee populations living in Aotearoa New Zealand, and globally.

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AUT’s Migrant and Refugee Research Centre focuses on research to enhance the health and wellbeing of migrant and refugee populations living in Aotearoa New Zealand, and globally.

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Diversity at AUT

AUT is a vibrant and diverse university that recognises that success isn’t defined by gender, gender identity, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicity or disability. We’re committed to building a safe, positive, and inclusive higher learning environment characterised by the free exchange of diverse ideas, skills and cultural perspectives.

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Scholarships at AUT

You can apply for a wide range of scholarships and awards available to AUT students at all stages of their study, including for students with a refugee background or who come from resettled communities.

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AUTSA support

AUT Student’s Association (AUTSA) has advocates who are employed to provide advice and support.

If you’re having a rough time, have a complaint or feel as though you have been let down by AUT in any way, we'll do our best to help.

We also have a diverse range of clubs and societies you can join including:

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Making friends at AUT

It’s easy to meet new friends and make social connections while you’re studying at AUT. Some of the ways to meet people include:

Financial hardship support

Financial assistance is available for times when you have a financial emergency or are experiencing a period of financial difficulty, with no savings to help you get back on track. We understand this could impact your study significantly and we may be able to help with:

  • Food or transport vouchers
  • Rent arrears payments
  • Utilities and other living expenses
  • Laptop loans and data packages
  • Childcare

CONTACT THE STUDENT HUB

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