Ethnic Communities

Our Ethnic Communities team provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support for Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Hindi and Japanese-speaking older people across Auckland. At Age Concern Auckland, we believe everyone should have access to services and activities that are inclusive, welcoming, and relevant - no matter their language or cultural background. Our dedicated team works to bridge communication gaps and deliver support in ways that are respectful, responsive, and tailored to the unique needs of the communities we serve. We’re proud to promote diversity, inclusivity, and meaningful connection through this specialised service.

Services include:

Visitor Service for the Asian community to help reduce social isolation and loneliness
Health Promotion activities and workshops in Mandarin , Cantonese, Korean and Japanese.
Dedicated Social Workers providing individual casework and group education sessions to address the abuse, neglect and social issues impacting Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese-speaking older people

For more information, contact our Asian Services team.
Click here to email us or
09 820 0271 (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Culture Connect

This project presents a series of cultural and festive events where people from diverse backgrounds can share their traditions and life stories, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Through cultural interaction and participation, we aim to strengthen community belonging and cohesion, creating a welcoming space where every older adult feels respected, connected, and included. To learn more, please click here now!

Japanese Monthly Meet Up

A social gathering for Japanese-speaking older people in Auckland. Currently held in Freemans Bay and Ellerslie, with new venues coming soon. Stay tuned for updates! Check here now!

Older people Friendship Group

Our Friendship Group is a welcoming space where older adults can come together, build friendships, and enjoy a variety of activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. We offer social gatherings, games, arts and crafts, cultural sharing, light exercise, and guest talks on topics of interest. The group provides opportunities to stay connected, make new friends, and experience the joy of being part of a vibrant community.

Currently, we offer Friendship Groups in Mandarin and Cantonese .
For more information, please call us 09 820 0271 (Mandarin/Cantonese)

Digital Literacy Training

We provide Digital Literacy Training specifically tailored to older people in Auckland who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese. Our goal is to ensure that these individuals have the appropriate skills and knowledge to benefit from the digital world, increase their trust and confidence in carrying out online activities and services, stay connected with their loved ones, and keep up with the ever-changing technology.
For more information, click here to email us.

Sophia

On behalf of the English Conversation Group, I’d like to say a very big thank you from the bottom of my heart, to all our dedicated English tutors.
You’ve been very patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic in sharing your knowledge in teaching English. We want to learn English so that we can better blend into the local community.
We like to make friends with the Kiwis, and be able to talk to them, mutually exchanging cultural and living habits.
We hope to be of service to give back to the community, doing what we can, within our abilities, in providing volunteer services too.
The ability to, speak in English enable(s) us to handle our daily activities more confidently, for example, to better understand New Zealand’s legal requirements, taking public transport,
doing banking, seeking medical advice, or making enquires at the Work & Income office, etc.
Thank you!