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WE ARE HIRING!

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Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators – Recruiting now!

The UC Student Wellbeing Team are recruiting for some new members of the Kaiwhakatere Oranga | Wellbeing Navigators.

You might have seen them around campus this year sharing wellbeing kōrero over hot drinks in the Living Room, handing out free toasties at Connect Zones, or hosting groups like Rainbow Café and Book Club.

The Kaiwhakatere Oranga work to enhance the wellbeing of UC students through engagement, peer to peer support, and student voice.

We are looking for people who are confident connecting with others, passionate about student wellbeing, and keen to help their peers feel supported and informed about the help available. Full training will be provided!

This is a casual role for students currently enrolled at UC, and we are looking for people who can commit to about 6-8 hours each week during term time and actively contribute to programme activities for at least a year.

Applicants with diverse lived experiences are highly valued for this role.

Interviews will take place during weeks 3 & 4 of Term 3, and successful candidates must be available to attend paid training during the mid-semester break (exact dates TBC)

For more information including a position description and instructions on how to apply, email holly.coulter@canterbury.ac.nz

Applications are open until 9am, Monday  21 July.

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Why Pink?

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Pink Shirt Day 2025 is Friday 16th May –  Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

This year we are inviting the whole UC tīma to join us in marking the occasion.

Bullying is an issue that occurs across the community, including in workplaces and classrooms. We are all responsible for addressing the bullying around us.

This Friday, wear pink, take a stand against bullying in our community, and show your commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our ākonga, kaimahi, and communities to thrive.

Why Pink?

Pink Shirt Day originated in Canada in 2007 after two high school students (David Shepherd and Travis Price) witnessed a fellow student experience homophobic bullying for wearing a pink shirt. They responded by buying and distributing pink shirts to show solidarity with the bullied student. Their actions sparked a global response, and in 2012 Aotearoa’s Mental Health Foundation adopted Pink Shirt Day as an annual antibullying campaign.

Want to look into it further?

The Pink Shirt Day website has a range of awesome resources, including information on bullying, being an Upstander or applying things at mahi!

Check out UC Wellbeing’s Instagram to see the advice we are giving our ākonga this year, and check out what we have on next week 🙂

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WHAT’S HAPPENING – PINK SHIRT DAY

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Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora I Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Join us to speak up, stand together and stop bullying this Pink Shirt Day on Friday, 16 May!

We’re asking the UC community to help us turn the campus pink by participating in a range of events beginning Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May.

What is Pink Shirt Day?

Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing pink. It’s a commitment to upholding our values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and aroha to create a kinder, more inclusive Aotearoa where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or cultural background.

How you can get involved at UC on Pink Shirt Day:

  • Wear pink to show your support and raise awareness about bullying.
  • Start conversations with your family, friends and colleagues about bullying and ways to create a more supportive and inclusive culture.
  • Take action and be an upstander if you see or hear bullying happening, using your words or actions to help the person being bullied.
  • Spread the word about Pink Shirt Day on your social media and personal networks, sharing stories about how bullying has affected you or someone you know, and tagging us @ucwellbeing on Instagram or emailing your photos to studentwellbeing@canterbury.ac.nz.

Events include:

  • May 12-16        Positivity Wall, Puaka James Hight Central Library & The Living Room
  • May 13               T-Shirt Making Workshop, Te Rua Makerspace 10am-12pm
  • May 15               Toastie Wednesday, The Living Room 12-2pm
  • May 16               Connect Zone, The Living Room 1-2.30pm
  • May 16               Core30 Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:35 pm – sign up                                         via the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC                                                     Reception Team
  • May 16               Spin Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:50 pm – sign up via                                        the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC Reception                                      Team
  • May 17               Photobooth & Giveaways, The Living Room 11-2pm

Keep an eye out for event details on our socials, digital screens around campus, and blogs!

Let’s work together to make Pink Shirt Day a powerful symbol of our collective commitment to creating a more positive and inclusive community.

For more information on what is available click here.

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If you would like to talk to someone about this topic or anything else contact the teams below: