NZQA Tertiary Provider and
International Bulletin
Friday
20 August 2021
COVID-19
Update
Community
transmission and alert level update
There are now a number of community cases of COVID-19 in the Auckland region
and Wellington region. As a result, the government has confirmed that New Zealand
will continue to remain in Alert Level 4 until Tuesday 11.59pm. Further
decisions will be announced on Monday afternoon.
New Zealand’s return to Alert Level 4 can be unsettling, and this uncertainty
can have an impact on mental health. It’s important to remember that our
approach has worked to date. We have stamped out COVID-19 before and we can do
it again.
The number one priority
continues to be the welfare of students and staff and ensuring they remain safe
and well during this time. The Ministry of Health website contains a useful range of mental
health and wellbeing resources your staff might need for themselves or to
assist students, they can be found here.
Stress
counselling and support
During this time, it's natural to feel emotionally and physically drained.
You’re not alone in this and you don’t need to cope on your own. Friends and
family members not affected by the event can help you cope.
You can get more help and information from:
- your education provider
- your GP or local community health centre
- Youthline at 0800 376 633 or www.youthline.co.nz
- Need to Talk by calling or texting 1737
Things change quickly so stay up to date by following the links below:
For health advice, please refer to the Ministry of Health’s website.
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
For cross-agency information about COVID-19, including what support is available, health advice, and travel restrictions visit the All-of-Government website https://www.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/
For resources in Te Reo Māori, visit https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/translations/te-reo-maori/
For information to support Pacific communities, visit https://www.facebook.com/MinistryforPacificPeoples/
For resources in sign language and easy read formats.
Free counselling/Psychology Service in response to COVID-19 for Migrants and Former Refugees: Diversity Counselling New Zealand | DCNZ Hamilton | Contact Us for help
To keep updated on travel restrictions and visa information visit https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/news-notifications/coronavirus-update-inz-response
Advice for international students in NZ https://naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/help-and-advice/healthcare/the-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know
For additional advice for tertiary providers/whare wānanga visit the Ministry of Education website http://www.education.govt.nz/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-3/