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Asian Community Engagement Trust (ACET)
Life in Aotearoa
Do Good. Feel Good. Look Good.
Asian Community Engagement Trust (ACET) is a non-profit organization with the mission of fostering a sense of belonging among Asian migrants through good interactions, assisting recent Asian migrants in making New Zealand their home, and actively engaging in and contributing to the local community.
We believe that actions bring changes. Together, DO GOOD (being close to nature, care for the environment), FEEL GOOD (caring for the community, sharing life), and LOOK GOOD (physical and mental health, sustainable lifestyle) can help create a strong and vibrant community.
DO GOOD
FEEL GOOD
LOOK GOOD
Throughout the year, ACET offers a range of activities geared at satisfying community needs and fostering connections with others who share our living spaces.
Equip job seekers with required skills and knowledge to compete in the NZ job market and gain valuable working experience through internship, and support employers to find potential full time employees who are well prepared and can fit well into their company.
Provide young people with practical and customised trainings to improve their wellbeing through developing personal interests and skills, understanding their background, strengthening their own identity, building a sense of belonging in NZ and connecting to the community. Support young people to achieve The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award.
Cultivate environmental awareness in the community through learning how to appreciate, protect and minimise damage to our environment, and guide people how to maintain a mentally and physically healthy life.
Rip Rugby
As the national sport of New Zealand, rugby is deeply engraved in the culture and is often the staple for the community, regardless of any external factors just about any locals has taken part in rugby in some way through their life either as player, referee, coaches or sideline helps. It is truly one of the best ways to be immersed and learn about authentic New Zealand culture.
The Asian community, especially the Chinese community has historically not been able to take advantage of this valuable opportunity and is almost reluctant to try the sport due to assumptions such as strong physical contact and high ratio of non Asian players. Therefore, it is key to attempt to overcome these barriers to ensure Asian people are equally presented within the sport.
This programme mainly focuses on providing a more exclusive environment for Asian people who have little prior knowledge to the sport to have a go under the supervision of specialized coaches, with simplified rules and non contact version of the sport to teach the fundamentals and the spirit of the sport, increasing their fitness and confident in this field.
Date: 19th February - 14th June 2023
Time: Every Wednesday 6pm - 8pm, Every Sunday 10am - 12pm
Venue: Grammar TEC Rugby Football Club
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
The Asian community, especially the Chinese community has historically not been able to take advantage of this valuable opportunity and is almost reluctant to try the sport due to assumptions such as strong physical contact and high ratio of non Asian players. Therefore, it is key to attempt to overcome these barriers to ensure Asian people are equally presented within the sport.
This programme mainly focuses on providing a more exclusive environment for Asian people who have little prior knowledge to the sport to have a go under the supervision of specialized coaches, with simplified rules and non contact version of the sport to teach the fundamentals and the spirit of the sport, increasing their fitness and confident in this field.
Date: 19th February - 14th June 2023
Time: Every Wednesday 6pm - 8pm, Every Sunday 10am - 12pm
Venue: Grammar TEC Rugby Football Club
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Happy Kid Active Mum Club
Kids and mum wellbeing program is a long term program which is aiming to improve kids and mum’s mental and physical health. The course will stimulate children’s creativity and curiosity while giving mum a chance to exercise/have a rest at the same time. We will have the kids course and mum fitness course at the same location which will help mum save traffic time. The program provides women from Asian migrant community an opportunity to enjoy exercise time without taking care of kids and get a professional fitness class with a budget. It also encourages mum to communicate and share their thoughts with others.
Date: 3rd, 11th, 18th, 25th February 2023
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Venue: Unit 3, 40 Arrenway drive, Rosedale, Auckland
Fee: $20 per Mum and Kid
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: 3rd, 11th, 18th, 25th February 2023
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Venue: Unit 3, 40 Arrenway drive, Rosedale, Auckland
Fee: $20 per Mum and Kid
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Art In The City
Art in the City is an artistic project that aims to inspire our participants with art related knowledge. This is a weekly basis project. Each week a gallery/exhibition/ art environment will be carefully chosen and studied by our coordinator, then convey the information further to our participants. To truly make an impact on our participants, Art in the City will be carried out in cycles, with different aspects as focus with the cycle being repeated monthly. Art tours and workshops led by the professionals including watercolor, acrylic, ceramic, photography and wood workshops will be provided regulalry to our participants to appreciate the beauty of art.
Date: Every Saturday
Time: Subject to Specific Event*
Venue: Subject to Specific Event*
Fee: Subject to Specific Event*
*Please check before attending the event.
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: Every Saturday
Time: Subject to Specific Event*
Venue: Subject to Specific Event*
Fee: Subject to Specific Event*
*Please check before attending the event.
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Boardgame Fun Night
Boardgame Fun Night brings out endless possibilities by brining people closer, strengthening relationships, and connecting with new like-minded people through playing board games together. Playing helps people to develop stronger senses of individuality and creativity, hence drives to greater self-esteem and a feeling of being included and noticed. Our program is organised biweekly Friday or Saturday night to provide opportunity for participants to take a break from work or study and purely enjoy happiness.
Date: 4th, 17th & 31 March 2023
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Unit 23, 3 Oracle Drive, Albany
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: 4th, 17th & 31 March 2023
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Venue: Unit 23, 3 Oracle Drive, Albany
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Kiwipedia - Living in NZ
Kiwipedia, which marshaled the Wikipedia of Kiwi (New Zealanders), came from the words Kiwi and Wikipedia. The “KiwiPedia - Living in NZ" project started in February 2023 and aims to provide useful living comprehension, cultural understanding, and fundamental life hacks for Asian migrants by delivering online workshops on biweekly weekends, with various topics from the basic necessities of life to welfare, medical, financial and more else apprehension by professional guest speakers within their field. By doing this, we wish to achieve a more harmonious society by helping people to develop life skills and knowledge about Aotearoa New Zealand for easier adaptation and integration into the country.
Date: 11th & 25th March 2023
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: 11th & 25th March 2023
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
First Aid Course Level 1
Our First Aid Course Level 1 is delivered by St. John and you will achieve a First Aid Level 1 certificate valid for 2 years upon successful completion. It is ideal for first aiders in workplaces and anyone wanting to learn the basics of first aid. The course will provide you the confidence to recognise and treat everything from common injuries to life-threatening medical emergencies and also the skills to offer vital assistance and CPR before more experienced help arrives. It is a perfect starting point for advancing your first aid training to the next level and can give an advance to health and safety for you, your family and community.
Date: 9th February 2023 & 23 April 2023
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Building 3, 666 Greant South Road, Ellersile, Auckland 1051
Fee: $80 per person (originally $195)
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: 9th February 2023 & 23 April 2023
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Building 3, 666 Greant South Road, Ellersile, Auckland 1051
Fee: $80 per person (originally $195)
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Badminton Group Training
Our fundamental badminton course is an excellent start for beginners who are willing to learn new skills. This is also an exciting course for all players, experienced or not, looking to level up their game with by professional coaches. Training aims to consoliddate the basic skills, which includes taking up the standard grip, skill sets with serve, high ball, pick ball, net ball, pace and some more other techniques.
Date: 21th & 28th February; 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: 46 Apollo Drive,Rosedale,Auckland
Fee: $40 per person
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Date: 21th & 28th February; 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: 46 Apollo Drive,Rosedale,Auckland
Fee: $40 per person
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Employment Support Programme
Interview Skill Workshop: This session is designed to give the candidate a greater understanding of the format and content of potential interviews
- Help candidates feel more confident and prepared for upcoming interviews
- Provide some guidance on how to do yourself justice
- Provide an opportunity to practice
CV Support:
1.5-hour workshops focused on building confidence, developing CVs and cover letters as well as interview preparation to support candidates’ application
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
- Help candidates feel more confident and prepared for upcoming interviews
- Provide some guidance on how to do yourself justice
- Provide an opportunity to practice
CV Support:
1.5-hour workshops focused on building confidence, developing CVs and cover letters as well as interview preparation to support candidates’ application
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Occupational English Class for Beginners
The occupational English class is an eight-week programme that offers our members an opportunity to study frequently used language in a working environment. Certain requirements are necessary for applying to the programme.
Requirements:
- 16years old or older
- NZ RV/PR/Citizen
- Did not accept education on level 3 or above
Study Contents
- To learn how to communicate in a team environment effectively.
- To learn how to express your personal strengths and achievements/ working goals.
- Training on occupational skills and leadership skills
- Assistant on CV and career finding
Dates: Starting on 16th of January, 2023. Monday to Friday
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am -2:00pm
Venue: New Market
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Requirements:
- 16years old or older
- NZ RV/PR/Citizen
- Did not accept education on level 3 or above
Study Contents
- To learn how to communicate in a team environment effectively.
- To learn how to express your personal strengths and achievements/ working goals.
- Training on occupational skills and leadership skills
- Assistant on CV and career finding
Dates: Starting on 16th of January, 2023. Monday to Friday
Duration: 8 weeks
Time: 9:00am -2:00pm
Venue: New Market
Fee: Free
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz or contact through wechat ID: nedf_2021
Career Choice
Career choice aims to offer unique resources and events to empower young people to make great career choices.
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz
Step to Success
This is a project of Kapatiki Community Facilities Trust. We will offer our members services to facilitate their participation in the project.
This project is designed to assist young people in the process of becoming work ready or retaining their employment. They will find information and activities in the book provided to help them succeed in their chosen employment.
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz
This project is designed to assist young people in the process of becoming work ready or retaining their employment. They will find information and activities in the book provided to help them succeed in their chosen employment.
Register your interest at application@nedf.org.nz
Youth Leadership Programme
The programme offers senior high school and junior University students an opportunity to gain leadership skills and build confidence through six different categories of training sections, including:
- Sustainable/ Ecology Leadership
- Water Management
- Pest Management
- Carbon Footprint Research
- Communication-Social Media
- Website Design
As a result of participating the programme, our volunteers are expected to:
- gain confidence, leadership skills and basic career development skills.
- Have the opportunity to study with local experts in the field.
- Make social connections with professionals, organizations and communities.
- Successfully accomplish current stage work, and may receive reference letters from multiple organizations.
- Sustainable/ Ecology Leadership
- Water Management
- Pest Management
- Carbon Footprint Research
- Communication-Social Media
- Website Design
As a result of participating the programme, our volunteers are expected to:
- gain confidence, leadership skills and basic career development skills.
- Have the opportunity to study with local experts in the field.
- Make social connections with professionals, organizations and communities.
- Successfully accomplish current stage work, and may receive reference letters from multiple organizations.
Employment Support Programme Questionnaire Lucky Draw Winners Announcement
Congratulation to the 4 winners of the Employment Support Programme Questionnaire Lucky Draw! Thank you to all participants for your valuable feedback. We really appreciate your time in completing this questionnaire. We value the information you have provided us. Your responses will contribute to shape the Employment Support Programme to better meet your needs. The Employment Support Programme aims to equip the job seekers in NZ with required skills and knowledge to compete in the NZ job market and gain valuable working experience through internship. If you are interested in joining this programme, please register now at application@nedf.org.nz
Te Hōnonga a Iwi The Rosedale Park Restoration Project
Te Hōnonga a Iwi is a collaboration between the North Harbour Hockey Association (NHHA) and the Natural Environment Defence Foundation (NEDF), along with leaders and ecological experts from the Māori community, public, education, arts, sport, and business sectors, to undertake the ecological restoration of Rosedale Park.
This ground-breaking five year community-led project aims to restore a 4000m2 area within Rosedale Park using bio-organic principles to revitalise the land and the adjacent Alexander Stream, making the park a place where biodiversity can increase and local people can go to connect with nature.
The Rosedale Park Restoration Project aims to
• increase the wellbeing of the people who contribute to the Project
• increase the social use of Rosedale Park
• increase the ecological value of the land and stream associated with the Project
• promote increased financial resilience of local business contributors through creating a purpose-led, integrated, sustainable urban restoration of a 4,000m2 site within the Rosedale Park using bio-organic land care principles.
This ground-breaking five year community-led project aims to restore a 4000m2 area within Rosedale Park using bio-organic principles to revitalise the land and the adjacent Alexander Stream, making the park a place where biodiversity can increase and local people can go to connect with nature.
The Rosedale Park Restoration Project aims to
• increase the wellbeing of the people who contribute to the Project
• increase the social use of Rosedale Park
• increase the ecological value of the land and stream associated with the Project
• promote increased financial resilience of local business contributors through creating a purpose-led, integrated, sustainable urban restoration of a 4,000m2 site within the Rosedale Park using bio-organic land care principles.
Mi-LOHAS Fashion Show 2021
The "Mi-LOHAS Fashion Show 2021" was held on March 24, 2021, with the objective of promoting sustainable fashion and introducing greener alternatives on the runway.
Mi-LOHAS is an acronym for "caring for oneself, caring for others, and finding a way to live a sustainable life for oneself." Under the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, there was a stronger need to express love and care, not just to people, but also to the earth.
Mi-LOHAS is an acronym for "caring for oneself, caring for others, and finding a way to live a sustainable life for oneself." Under the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, there was a stronger need to express love and care, not just to people, but also to the earth.
Plant Your Own Food Workshop
After 6 workshops, you will be confident knowing and planting your own food, even you don't have a garden.
Tree Planting Event
Wanna a fresh air good for your lung but also good for the earth? Planting trees with us is a good way.
Partnership
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