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Student Wellbeing
The Carey team is committed to walking alongside you throughout your learning journey to support your wellbeing, development, and educational achievement.
Carey is a signatory to The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the Code.
Continue reading to learn more about our team, resources and support agencies, as well as our policies and procedures relating to student complaints.
Our Student Support Team
Eugene Fuimaono and Tanya Lameta have a special focus on supporting Māori and Pasifika learners while also providing general support to all Carey students. Their office is located in Te Whare Oranga and they are available both in-person and online.
Our Library team is based in the Ayson-Clifford Library, and can assist you with library resources, referencing for assessments and general assessment skills.
There are a variety of avenues you can pursue for careers advice, and our team are happy to help you navigate them. Our Academic Registrar, Neroli Hollis, is your first port of call.
Our Student Association (SASS) organises activities and events to build community both on and off the campus.
Tanya Lameta
Student Support and Pasifika Students Learning Adviser
Eugene Fuimaono
Student Support and Māori Students Learning Adviser
Neroli Hollis
Academic Registrar
Health Support Services
There are a variety of resources and support agencies available to the Carey community, including mental health agencies, community and public services, and more. You may qualify for a Community Services Card that can help offset the cost of healthcare, prescriptions, and more.
Below are some services we recommend.
Healthpoint
Healthpoint offers up-to-date information about healthcare providers, treatments for common issues, referral procedures, and more. Learn more about their kaupapa Māori.
Local Doctors
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Youthline
For half a century, Youthline has been supporting New Zealanders between the ages of 12-24. They provide text, phone, web chat, and email services.
Equip
Le Va
Supporting Pasifika families and communities, Le Va uses “evidence-based resources, tools, information, knowledge and support services for the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.”
Village Collective
Village Collective supports Pasifika youth wellbeing and sexual health decisions.
Visionwest
Visionwest works to create “pathways for vulnerable whānau to rise out of poverty, isolation, homelessness, and joblessness by providing comprehensive wraparound services.” A faith-led organisation, Visionwest was founded by the Glen Eden Baptist Church and remains committed to showing compassion to those in need.
Chaplaincy and Counselling
If you would like the assistance of a chaplain or counsellor, then please contact Neroli Hollis (Academic Registrar). You may wish to get advice or support as soon as possible as it may affect your studies. All enquiries will be handled confidentially.
Financial Support
StudyLink can provide you more details on income as you prepare to study, during, and after your studies. You may also want to look at some of the many scholarships we offer at Carey. Work and Income provides support if you have a low income or are not working, along with housing assistance.
During your time at Carey, you may encounter financial hardship for one reason or another. Whatever the reason, we are here to help, and our staff are available to chat through the options available to you. If you have a specific financial need, Carey has a small hardship fund for which you may be eligible. In the first instance, contact your programme leader or Rob Ayres, Academic Director, for a confidential discussion.
Transportation and Accommodation
Transportation
Carey’s campus is nearest the Ellerslie train station. Using public transport is easiest with a pre-paid AT HOP card, which you can purchase from Auckland Transport at at.govt.nz.
Accommodation
Carey does not provide accommodation, and all students are responsible for any personal expenses such as travel, medical and personal insurance, stationary, food, accommodation, and other personal need-related costs incurred during study at Carey.
If you plan to relocate to study on-site, requiring long-term accommodation, you can explore options through third parties. Short-term accommodation is available in Ellerslie, Greenlane, Sylvia Park, and other nearby suburbs.
Student Handbook
The student handbook aims to provide you with helpful information on how things work around Carey, and how to be successful as a student. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the information provided in this handbook, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any other questions.
Harassment and Complaints
Carey is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment and has systems and processes in place for addressing your concerns or complaints. We aim to provide the best possible solution for resolving complaints as soon as possible, in an amicable manner which will benefit the interests of everyone involved. As signatories of the Code of Practice, Carey discloses the outcomes of any formal complaints.
To date (February 2023), no formal complaints have been made by students of Carey Baptist College. Any future formal complaints will be logged and outlined on this page.
The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021
The Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice
The NZQA has set out roles and responsibilities for schools like Carey to support your wellbeing, development, and educational achievement. The code of practice exists to make sure you have the best possible support system while you study here.
Self-Attestation Against the Pastoral Code of Practice
Since the implementation of the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice, Carey has undertaken steps to adhere to NZQA’s requirements.
External Evaluation Review (EER)
In 2020 NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) awarded Carey a Category 1 Education Provider status.