Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Support Team work collaboratively with domestic, international, and offshore online students to ensure students have healthy, safe, supportive, and inclusive learning experiences and environments.

For urgent assistance for student wellbeing, 24/7 call 0800 718 277 or +64 3 5462333 (from outside NZ)

We are here to support you in being successful in your studies and having a great student experience. Our Wellbeing Support Team offers a friendly, confidential ear around anything that concerns you.

We can help you with access to FREE counselling to help you work through difficulties you may be facing and offer referrals to community and government agencies. You will find the Wellbeing Support Team in the Library Learning Centre, online and available in classes to connect with when you need.

We can support students to:

· Engage in counselling through several free options

· Receive Careers Counselling

· Apply for scholarships

· Draft a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to seek employment

· Access health services and book appointments

· Manage stress, anxiousness, or worries

· Address pastoral care, mental health, and wellbeing needs

· Manage deadlines and extensions

· Understand resubmit, reconsideration, and special assessment processes

· Manage budgets and finance

· Handle culture shock and homesickness

· Find your way in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions

We talk with students online and on the Nelson, Richmond, Marlborough and Woodbourne campuses. We support students in one-to-one or group sessions in person, by text, phone, email or MS Teams.

We’ll attend orientation events and visit classrooms to discuss and share wellbeing strategies.

As required, we refer students to: Māori Support, Pasifika Support, Equity Support, Learning Support, and SANITI

Contact us

Our offices are the library on the Nelson and Marlborough campuses.

Phone:

03 539 5068(external link)

Email:

wellbeing@nmit.ac.nz

Use the online form below to request support:

Online form

Te Pae Ora - Te Pūkenga Wellbeing Hub

How you’re feeling in your mind and body affects all parts of your life – how you are with friends and whānau, how you work, and how you learn.

'Wellbeing' means something slightly different for everyone. Really, it's about feeling as good as you can as often as possible, and having the support, tools, and skills you need to overcome the challenges life throws at you.

Te Pae Ora(external link) is an interactive wellbeing hub for ākonga that gives tips and advice,(external link) information about living well and learning well(external link), getting through the tough stuff(external link), and where to get help(external link).

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Rainbow Community Support

Te Puna Manaaki , SANITI(external link) and the Wellbeing Team, are here to listen, support you and can help you to connect with community, counselling, and advocacy.

Rainbow Hui

Rainbow Hui are drop-in sessions to grow and celebrate our LGBTQAI+ community and peer support on campus. These are held regularly alongside kai and activities on the Nelson campus and are a space where community voices can be heard, to collaboratively improve Rainbow experience at NMIT | Te Pūkenga.

Follow nmit rainbow students on Instagram(external link) or check out the SANITI What's On Calendar(external link) to keep updated about news and events.

Free counselling services for Rainbow:

0800 OUTLINE(external link) – a free phone line where all counsellors are from the Rainbow Community.

Vitae(external link) - Vitae's Counsellor Team include professionals whose areas of speciality include gender and sexual identity. Counselling is provided free of cost to Te Pūkenga ākonga either by telephone or online (Zoom or MS Teams).

Students studying on campus or by distance learning can click here(external link) or call the 24/7 freephone service on 0508 664 981 to request a counselling appointment.

Students enrolled in a Work Based Learning Programme click here(external link) to request a counselling appointment.

Rainbow resources:

Be There(external link) - for whānau wanting to support rainbow rangatahi or other loved ones

Gender Minorities Aotearoa(external link) - resources for trans and gender diverse people,

friends and whānau in Aotearoa

InsideOUT.org.nz(external link) - free resources, project info, schools support, volunteer

opportunities, training and consultancy

ITANZ(external link) - resources on the intersex community, their experiences and the issues

they face

Q Youth(external link) - Regional organisation providing support, advocacy, information and

education for queer and trans youth and their friends, family & whānau in Nelson.

Have peer support sessions for 12-24 year olds

Rainbow Youth(external link) - support, information, resources and advocacy for queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex young people across Aotearoa.

Takatapui.nz(external link) - resource hub for takatāpui and whānau

Vitae free counselling services - Tari Whakapakari Ngākau

Vitae(external link) provides confidential off-campus counselling services for students currently enrolled at any Te Pūkenga campus.

Counselling is provided either in person, by telephone, or online (Zoom or MS Teams), at no cost to you. Students can self-refer online(external link) or call the 24/7 freephone service on 0508 664 981 to request a counselling appointment.

You can also download the Vitae app free by searching Vitae NZ in your app store.

Vitae’s free confidential services can help you with -

Personal or study stress
Relationship problems
Conflict situations
Anxiety/depression
Anger/violence
Grief/loss
Harassment
Personal trauma
Addictions
Sexuality and gender identity

OCP free counselling services

OCP is a free private and confidential counselling service funded for students, providing support for any issues including:

Family concerns
Personal relationships
Financial concerns
Career support
Grief
Alcohol & drugs
Anxiety & depression
Study issues

OCP has a range of first-language speakers available for counselling by phone, email or Zoom. Making an appointment is easy, visit their website(external link) to book online, or call 0800 377 990, 24/7.

If you need help to make an appointment or want to discuss your counselling needs, please contact the Wellbeing Team.

Students from refugee backgrounds

The Wellbeing Team is here to help make a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment to support your study and remove barriers to acheiving your goals.

On the last Wednesday of each month, we host a free community lunch for Refugee Background Students (RBS) at the Nelson and Marlborough Campuses.

Come along to:

Share a free lunch!
Make friends
Get support
Give feedback on your experiences

Useful Resources

1737:

A free service for New Zealanders feeling down, anxious, a bit overwhelmed or just need to chat to someone. You can call or free text 1737 24/7.

1737 website (external link)

Aoake te Rā

A free, brief therapeutic service for individuals and whānau needing specific support for bereavement by suicide.

Aoake te Rā website(external link)

Anxiety New Zealand Trust:

Resource, tips and services helping people living with anxiety. Including a 24/7 helpline.

Anxiety website(external link)

Aunty Dee:

A free problem-solving tool. Aunty Dee will help you to list your problems, generate ideas, and find solutions, as well as tips and tricks for topics such as bullying, depression and strengthening families.

Aunty Dee website (external link)

Lifeline Aotearoa:

A free helpline & text service providing 24/7 confidential support from highly trained staff and volunteers.

Call 0800 543 354 or Text 4357

Lifeline Aotearoa website(external link)

Mana Restore:

Information and resources to summoners and gamers about mental health and wellbeing. Improving your mental health can help you be the best gamer you can be, by helping you to be the healthiest gamer you can be!

Mana Restore website (external link)

Mental Wealth:

Check in. Feel good. Stay Connected. A site to help young people and their families recognise signs of mental distress and equip them with skills on how to improve their 'mental wealth'.

Mental Wealth website(external link)

Mindful Communications:

A free website that includes mindfulness recordings to guide your meditation to help take you further into your mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness website(external link)

Ministry of Health:

Information and tools available to support your own and others’ mental wellbeing during COVID-19 times and where to get help if you need it.

Ministry of Health website(external link)

Mental Health Foundation:

A variety of resources ranging from suicide prevention and loss to education and finding support.

Mental Health Foundation website(external link)

Te Pae Ora

Te Pae Ora(external link) is Te Pūkenga's interactive wellbeing hub for ākonga that gives tips and advice,(external link) information about living well and learning well(external link), getting through the tough stuff(external link), and where to get help(external link).

Te Whare Tapa Whā:

A wellbeing model developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984, describing health and wellbeing as a wharenui.

Te Whare Tapa Whā website(external link)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson/Marlborough

The main funder and provider of public health services in the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Nelson/Marlborough website(external link)

Where to go for help in Nelson/Marlborough(external link) is a one-page PDF download providing links to support services for acute mental health issues, general concerns, Helplines, and Online Resources.

Rainbow Youth:

provide support, information, resources & advocacy for Aotearoa’s

queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.

Rainbow Youth website(external link)

Meet the team

Nick Baker, Student Wellbeing Coordinator:

Kia ora. My name is Nick Baker, and my role sees me collaboratively working alongside domestic, international, and online students to ensure they have a healthy, safe, supportive, and inclusive environment during their time studying here at NMIT. This covers any wellbeing concerns you may have. The promotion of good mental health and wellness, relationship building with staff, and students plus other services in the community that can aid our students is an important part of my role. This helps me draw on these resources and create the right support for each individual student.

Sharon Thomas, Dip Art Des, Student Relationships Coordinator – Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe:

Kia ora, I’m from Hokitika, but have lived in Whakatū for most of my life. My kete gathers skills and experience from various customer-centred roles (hospitality, legal, Public Service, tourism, arts, library and education). I'm also an NMIT graduate and have supported students in various roles at NMIT for over 10 years. I enjoy connecting, listening, and collaborating to provide what you need to thrive. I can also help you gain digital skills confidence and use assistive technologies. If you have any feedback about your study experience to share, kōrero mai!

Emily Hargreaves Dip Tchg:

Kia ora! My name is Emily and I am part of the Wellbeing, Library, and Equity Teams based in Marlborough. I have started my journey with Te Pukenga this year (2023) after a significant time being a primary school teacher and principal. My whānau home base is Whakatū, however, I live in Waitohi/Picton. My biggest joy is to see others succeed. I can support you in many ways and help problem solve any tricky moments. I hope to be part of your learning journey leading to your graduation.

You can find me in the whare pukapuka/library and wellbeing centre on the Marlborough campus, Budge Street. It is a great space to chill, develop wellbeing strategies, feed your mind, and check out the lolly station. I also make weekly visits to the Woodbourne campus. I’m always interested to hear from you about how we can support you or improve your learner journey.

Let’s catch up and have a chat!