Your wellbeing matters.
Hear from people working in the health sector share tips and more around wellbeing.
With a new year, it’s often a time of reflection, optimism and hope for the year to come. The past few years have been challenging for many, with constant uncertainties faced. Having a range of tips and tools to refer to when times get hard, can help you through those challenges. So, if you’re looking to gain some information and tips, to support you in the new year, join us for the Being Well Hui. We have brought together a range of speakers who are supporting individuals and communities on their own journey to wellbeing.
Guest speakers:
Ivan Yeo, Deputy Director and Public Health Lead, Asian Family Services
Born in Singapore and raised in Malaysia, Ivan came to New Zealand as an international student in 2001. He completed a Social Science degree in 2004 and landed his first job in mental health as a peer support worker, where he found his passion in mental health and wellbeing. As a person with lived experience of mental distress, he is committed to increasing awareness of prevention of mental distress and promotion of wellbeing for Asian communities in New Zealand. Over the past eighteen years, he has been involved in many projects, including Suicide Prevention coordination and Emergency Management in Auckland.
Ivan led the pilot project for Kai Xin Xing Dong, for the Like Minds, Like Mine in 2005 to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental distress among Chinese communities in Auckland. He worked for District Health Board and Local Council and led the inaugural of Asian Health Week in 2015.
Shirleen Prasad, Asha Practice Leader, Asha, Asian Family Services
She holds a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology), a Bachelor’s in Counselling and a Master of Health Practice specialising in Addictions from the University of Auckland. She joined the Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) in 2014 and is the Practice leader for Asha Services, a South Asian service, developed in 2017 as part of Asian Family Services after an increase in harmful gambling among South Asians was identified. Shirleen is also involved with research with South Asian
