What we offer

For clients with gambling issues
Asian Family Services is contracted by the Ministry of Health only to provide support for gamblers, family members and anybody who are negatively affected by someone else’s problem gambling in the past or at present. This services include one-on-one counselling services, couple counselling, group counselling and other social work services. These services are free for those who have been affected by gambling harm

For clients with non-gambling issues
Asian Family Services understand that most migrant families from Asian countries experience a high level of stress in their migration process because of the lack of language proficiency and a different culture from the host society. This situation causes some families serious relationship issues. Some people develop mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. AFS provides three free counselling sessions for those who experience such health issues to help them to manage their difficulties and to succeed in their migration. 
Asian Family Services provides tailor-made workshops and programmes for Asian groups within the community.
These programmes and workshop have been developed to respond to the demands and requests from migrant communities.  

The workshop topics include: 
  • Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P Parenting).
  • Communication programme for migrant fathers. 
  • “Live well, Study Well” for international students.
  • “Wellness Recovery Action Plan”. 
    (WRAP) for clients with mental health issues.
  • Anger Management Programme.
  • Gambling Prevention Workshop for new migrants or refugees. 
  • “Bet on Freedom” harm prevention programme for those who want to re-enter Casino after a period of exclusion from Casino in New Zealand.   
  • Prison Work. Gambling Harm Prevention and Reintegration Programme for Asians who are incarcerated.