Student Care
Atawhai Ākonga
Need to talk? Falling behind in your studies? Feeling like it's all a bit of a struggle? Student Care Advisors are your support team. Our service is free and available to all our students whether you're on campus or a distance learner. See how Student Care at UC can help and reach out straight away if you need support.
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Special hours
The Student Care team offers practical advice for your wellbeing and success as a UC student.
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Our people
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Julie Pratt
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Julie Pratt
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Julie Pratt
Student Care Manager
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Alesha Harley
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Alesha Harley
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Alesha Harley
Mental Health & Wellbeing Adv
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Storm Gardner
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Storm Gardner
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Storm Gardner
Student Care Advisor
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Janine Currie
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Janine Currie
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Janine Currie
Administrator
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Xin Ren
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Xin Ren
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Xin Ren
Senior Int Support Advisor
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Lok Kan
Kia ora my name is Lok Kan and I am a registered social worker with practical and teaching experience in Social Work and Health that span both Hong Kong and Aotearoa New Zealand. I enjoy supporting students in making personal goals and exploring options that are available to them. I have a particular interest in practicing solution-focused approach.
Originally from Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in philosophy, I relocated to New Zealand to complete my master’s in social work at the University of Auckland. Afterward, I worked as a Senior Lecturer for Ara Institute of Canterbury and then took up my current role at UC.
I enjoy cooking, photography, and learning new knowledge!
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Lok Kan
Kia ora my name is Lok Kan and I am a registered social worker with practical and teaching experience in Social Work and Health that span both Hong Kong and Aotearoa New Zealand. I enjoy supporting students in making personal goals and exploring options that are available to them. I have a particular interest in practicing solution-focused approach.
Originally from Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in philosophy, I relocated to New Zealand to complete my master’s in social work at the University of Auckland. Afterward, I worked as a Senior Lecturer for Ara Institute of Canterbury and then took up my current role at UC.
I enjoy cooking, photography, and learning new knowledge!
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Lok Kan
Senior Intl Support Advisor
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Abdifatah Ibrahim
Kia ora and as-salamu alaikum (May Peace be Upon you). Welcome to the Muslim Student Advisor, your dedicated resource for support and guidance here at Atawhai Ākonga | Student Care. You can easily find me in the Undercroft, where I serve as a wellbeing advisor, specialising in Muslim student Care.
Here is what I can assist you with:
Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of Support Services
Community Building
Resource Referrals
Spiritual Guidance
Counselling and Emotional Support
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Abdifatah Ibrahim
Kia ora and as-salamu alaikum (May Peace be Upon you). Welcome to the Muslim Student Advisor, your dedicated resource for support and guidance here at Atawhai Ākonga | Student Care. You can easily find me in the Undercroft, where I serve as a wellbeing advisor, specialising in Muslim student Care.
Here is what I can assist you with:
Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness of Support Services
Community Building
Resource Referrals
Spiritual Guidance
Counselling and Emotional Support
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Abdifatah Ibrahim
Wellbeing Advisor
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Knox Luatua
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Knox Luatua
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Knox Luatua
Student Care Advisor
