Jade Hemi

• 60 day social work student placement at Purapura Whetu Trust as a requirement of a Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.
• Kaupapa-Māori organisation.
• Working within the Pōwhiri Refugee Family Support Settlement Service.

During my first practical placement, I was given the ability to experience working within a non-government agency. I was lucky to have the opportunity to work with quota refugees new to New Zealand. During my placement, my role included setting up housing for clients, supporting clients to access financial assistance, introducing them to their new community and supporting clients to achieve their resettlement goals. I gained experience in working with clients from a range of cultures and backgrounds.

• 60 day student placement at Christchurch Hospital as a requirement of Bachelor of Social Work degree at The University of Canterbury
• Neurology and Neurosciences ward.

Within my final practical placement through Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, I had the opportunity to develop my social work practice within a hospital setting.

My role on Neurology ward included supporting patients and family dealing with traumatic brain injuries, mental health issues, neurological declines, tumour diagnosis and other varying health diagnoses.

I was given the opportunity to develop my skills, including the ability to complete patient assessments, mental health risk assessments, how to participate within multi-disciplinary teams and patient advocacy.

• Part-time position at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village
• Working in a wide range of roles including Receptionist/Administrator, Fluids Assistant and Village Host

• Hoa Motuhake's mission is to pave a healthy pathway for change through sports for children. Changing lives through early intervention.
• One-on-one weekly sessions with mentee.
• Transport mentee to fortnightly sports sessions
• Enhanced mentee performance in sport by providing encouragement and emotional support.
• Communicate to the child and caregivers when practices and games will be
• Watch and support the child during games and competitions