About Us
RASNZ is the primary mental health and wellbeing service for refugee background people living in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our team of specialist clinicians offer a trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, holistic mental health service for adults and adolescents.
The clinical framework is scaffolded by a research team, a thriving youth service, a community engagement team, and a training and development team; all contributing to a safer resettlement process for our refugee background population.
Our nonsectarian, not-for-profit, charitable trust was established in 1995 and is funded by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, various philanthropic organisations, and individuals donations from the wider community.
Our Values
Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Responsibility
Our Vision
All former refugee and asylum seekers have access to integrated, culturally informed mental health and wellbeing services.
Our Strategic Priorities
Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability
Professionalism
Capability Building
Impact Map
At RASNZ, we provide mental health and well-being services, advocate for diversity, support Rainbow communities, protect children from harm, and detail this in our Child Protection Policy.