Other Ethnic Groups
 

Below are links to some resources for different ethnic groups that you might choose to access during conception, pregnancy, or after the birth of your baby.  

English Language Partners Waikato
Hamilton-based but covers wider Waikato
Free one-to-one English tuition and settlement support for adult refugees and migrants coming to live in Aotearoa/New Zealand 

Waikato Ethnic Family Services Trust (WEFST, Hamilton)
Representative 'voice' of the Waikato Middle Eastern community and other ethnic communities - offers workshops, cooking classes, budgeting advice, etc 

Shama Hamilton Ethnic Women's Centre Trust
Provides support and social services, workshops and classes, drop-in centre, domestic violence support, counselling etc for ethnic women of all ages 

Hamilton Ethnic Communities Resource Centre
Social welfare, interpretation/translation, information, advice and advocacy services for ethnic communities in Hamilton, including free English language tuition 

Settlement Centre Waikato (formerly Waikato Migrant Resource Centre)
Settlement services such as information, referrals, English support and classes, migrant and refugee employment support, interpretation/translation, internet access, etc 

Shakti Women's Refuge NZ
24/7 multilingual crisis call service (0800 SHAKTI) for women in violent and/or abusive situations
Drop-in services, legal advocacy, counselling, group therapy, positive parenting programmes, etc