Mental Health Awareness Week

We're proud to be part of Mental Health Awareness Week, a week raising awareness of the resources, and support we can offer ākonga no matter where they are in their wellbeing journey. 

All Mental Health Awareness Week activities will take place at 12 noon.

Monday: Be active - kia mātātoa

Get active for wellness, and have a go at some of the friendly but physical activities and challenges by yourself or in a group. Prizes like mcdonald's, warehouse, and cinema vouchers are up for grabs! We'll also have kai for ākonga who join in (sausage sizzle). Meet us outside Te Piere.

Tuesday: Get creative - kia auaha

Create art with messages of aroha, kindness, affirmations, resilience, connections, coping, self-care, and more, for you or someone else by joining painting stations. We'll also have kai for ākonga who join in (pizza). Meet us inside Te Kāuta Cafe on the mezaanine.

Wednesday: Dance for Wellbeing - mā te kanikani ka ora

Dance for your wellbeing with our Zumba instructors Ngāpei and Ting, who are encouraging kaimahi (staff) and ākonga to dance their hearts. We'll have kai for ākonga who join in (fruit and muesli bars). Meet us inside Te Kāuta Cafe on the mezaanine.

Thursday: Fun and Games - kia pārekareka

Come and have a go at some giant outdoor games, like kubb, golf ladder, tic tac toe, giant jenga, and more with other ākonga and kaimahi. Grab a soft serve icecream from Tinkle Bell van. Prizes like mcDonald's, warehouse, and cinema vouchers are up for grabs for ākonga and kaimahi who participate. Meet us outside Te Piere.

We want our ākonga and kaimahi to show us how they personally define wellbeing, what brings you happiness, and comfort, or helps you maintain a peaceful state of mind. So we are running a wellbeing photo challenge: what does wellbeing mean to you?

How to enter?

Take a photo of what wellbeing means to you, and send it to wellbeinghub@witt.ac.nz including a caption, your name, mobile number, and email address. We will select three photos and those ākonga or kaimahi will win!

Terms and conditions

• This wellbeing photo challenge is for both ākonga and kaimahi.
• Winners will be selected at random and will be notified by 4pm on Friday 22 September. 
• The winning photos may be used on our Facebook and Instagram with consent.
• The wellbeing photo challenge deadline is 3pm on Friday 22 September.

Mā te whakarongo, ka mōhio
through listening, comes knowledge

Mā te mōhio, ka mārama,
through knowledge, comes understanding

Mā te mārama, ka matau,
through understanding, comes wisdom

Mā te matau, ka ora
through wisdom, comes wellbeing

Te Whatu Ora has partnered with Te Pūkenga to launch Te Pae Ora; an an online hub dedicated to supporting our ākonga wellbeing.

Te Pae Ora is designed to support you as ākonga no matter where you are in your wellbeing journey.  Whether you are looking for tools to manage stress or more specialised support; including free and confidential counseling support services. There is a variety of resources available to guide and empower you throughout your wellbeing journey. 

If you can't make any of the events planned for Mental Health Awareness Week, make sure you have a look at Te Pae Ora.