Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice on how legal aid works, whether you might be eligible for the service, and the next steps. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres |
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Immigration New Zealand |
Immigration New Zealand is the government organisation that deals with visa applications and other immigration issues. It’s part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Website: www.immigration.govt.nz The Operational manual contains immigration instructions that people who want to come to New Zealand must follow. While it is not a step-by-step guide, it will help you follow Immigration New Zealand’s processes. Access it here: www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual See also Immigration’s policies and processes: www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/policy-and-law/how-the-immigration-system-operates |
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ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum |
ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum is a grass-roots non-governmental organisation representing 18+ refugee background communities in the greater Wellington region. Website: crf.org.nz |
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E Tū Whānau |
While E Tū Whānau is proudly Māori, their violence free and whānau centred kaupapa is also helpful to former refugee and migrant communities. Website: etuwhanau.org.nz/communities/former-refugees-and-migrants |
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Immigration and Protection Tribunal |
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal determines appeals on Immigration New Zealand’s decisions about refugee and protection matters. Website: www.justice.govt.nz/Tribunals/immigration/immigration-and-protection |
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Red Cross Refugee Trauma Recovery – Wellington |
This Refugee Trauma Recovery service provides clinical and therapeutic support to former refugees who have experienced torture and/or trauma in the Wellington region. The service is available to children, young people and adults. Website: www.redcross.org.nz/get-help/help-for-refugees Complete the trauma counselling self-referral form: www.redcross.org.nz/get-help/help-for-refugees/trauma-counselling/trauma-counselling-self-referral-form |
