Wellbeing support
There are many services and resources available to assist our students from refugee backgrounds in looking after and preserving their wellbeing while studying.
If you need any help, our Refugee Background Student Advisor is here to support you and is your first point of contact.
Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
Health, safety, and wellbeing
The University has services and wellbeing self-help tools and resources to support you to thrive while you study.
Visit the websiteMauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling
Mauri Ora offers confidential counselling sessions. Reach out to the Mauri Ora team to schedule an appointment, or our refugee background student adviser.
Visit Mauri OraTītoko—Student Success
Your student success adviser will help you throughout your studies, and will be a great place to start for questions about your courses and your student admin.
Visit TītokoAsian-Background Family Services
A service providing professional, confidential support in multiple languages to Asian-background people living in New Zealand.
Visit Asian Family ServicesSpiritual Care
On-campus Prayer rooms
- Kelburn Campus - Rooms KK201 and KK202a in the Kirk Building.
- Te Aro Campus - Room VS324 in Vivian Street.
- Pipitea Campus - Room RH501 in Rutherford House.
VicMuslims Club
VicMuslims Club is a representative body at Victoria University of Wellington to unify Muslims. They organizes events to interact, benefit, and engage the community.
There is a Masjid for daily group prayers for which you need access. Contact the VicMuslim team to organise your access to the Masjid / mosque / prayer room.
Email: vicmuslimsclub@gmail.com
Facebook: VicMuslims Club—Muslim Students Association
Instagram: VicMuslims Club—Muslim Students Association.