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, including advocacy and diversity programs, for Rainbow refugees and asylum seekers.