Health and wellness
Health Clinic
The Health Clinic on WITT campus is staffed by a registered nurse and operates as a "drop-in" clinic for acute illness, wound care, mental health triage and sexual health.
> Location: Ground Floor, B Block
> Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9.00am-2.00pm Friday, 10.00am-1.00pm
For a medical emergency on campus, call 111 and request an ambulance.
Counsellor/Mental Health Practitioner
The counsellor and mental health practitioner are available to assist ākonga facing difficulties that could affect their studies and their ability to achieve their academic goals.
The team can:
- Provide support concerning relationship issues with fellow students or staff.
- Support you to liaise with tutors regarding concerns you may have.
- Help you to navigate WITT policies and procedures.
- Advocate for the rights of a student individually, classes or the entire student body.
- Assist with problem solving.
- Provide advocacy and support with government and non-government agencies.
- Provide support with everyday life issues.
- Provide support and referrals to address alcohol and drug issues, mental health issues, academic support, family violence, court proceedings and housing issues.
Drop into Te Puna Manaaki to make an appointment or email: wellbeinghub@witt.ac.nz and ask for the counsellor.
Accessibility Services
The role of the Accessibility Service is to ensure that disabled students get the support they require to succeed in their studies.
This could include:
- Specialist equipment and furniture
- Support staff
- Exam accommodations e.g. reader/writer
- Information and advocacy
- Access issues e.g. accessible teaching spaces and amenities
- Individual Evacuation Plans
- Alternative formatting service e.g. enlarged print or electronic format
Support is arranged on a case-by-case basis, please contact Josefin Hagele; J.Hagele@witt.ac.nz
Mātātoa Gym
Our gym is FREE for all students. The space opened in 2020 and features all-new, state-of-the-art equipment and audio-visual set up, secure bag storage, plus new shower and changing facilities. Open seven days a week from 5am to 8pm, there’s plenty of time to hit the gym for a workout.
Interested in joining Mātātoa Gym? Join here
Health and Safety Student Representative
If you have any concerns about your Health and Safety on campus or need to report a hazard and are not sure who to talk to? You can email health&safety@witt.ac.nz
Chaplaincy
An ecumenical chaplain is available on campus to provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening ear; support in times of illness, confusion or bereavement and a point of contact.
To make an appointment with the Chaplain, please contact chaplain@witt.ac.nz or phone: 0800 948 896 or 06 757 3100 ext 8882