Health and Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters

Looking after your health and wellbeing is an important part of study. If you’re feeling unwell, stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to go for help, support is available.

SIT provides free and confidential health and wellbeing support to help you stay well, manage challenges and succeed in your studies.

After Hours Health Advice For urgent help, call 111

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Find the right support

Not sure who to contact? Choose the type of support you’re looking for.

Health Nurse

Get help with health concerns, injuries, illness, vaccinations, sexual health, healthy living and managing medical conditions.

Counselling

Talk confidentially with a counsellor about personal challenges, stress, anxiety, study pressures or other concerns affecting your wellbeing.

Chaplaincy

Find confidential support and someone to talk to about personal, spiritual or wellbeing matters.

Meet your Health and Wellbeing Navigator

Our Ākonga Health and Wellbeing Navigator provides a welcoming point of connection for ākonga seeking support with their health and wellbeing. The Navigator can help you identify your needs, explore available support, and connect you with the most appropriate services.

We also work closely with Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu, a not-for-profit charitable trust that has proudly served the Southern community for more than 25 years. Established with a vision to support the aspirations connected to its whakapapa relationship with Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka, Ngā Kete provides dedicated support through the Ākonga Wellbeing Facilitator and Counsellor. Alongside individual support, students can participate in wellbeing workshops that promote hauora, resilience, and personal growth. These culturally responsive services help learners navigate personal, academic, and wellbeing challenges and support them to thrive throughout their study journey.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

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Matthew ONeill, Health and Wellbeing Navigator

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