The Peer Support Programme is a voluntary assistance programme, designed to assist students with any concerns they have regarding personal or study life. Peer Supporters are student volunteers who offer support based on the principles of listening, sharing experiences, and having an equal relationship rather than providing expert or clinical advice. It is about making a connection with someone who has been there before, who offers support based on life experience.
Interested in volunteering? There is a volunteer intake period at the beginning of each semester. Please complete this form and the Peer Support Coordinator will be in touch.
Based on the concepts of aroha and whanaungatanga, the Peer Support Programme is designed to assist in providing students an opportunity to establish trusting relationships with peers to support them to develop their relationship skills, self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Would you like to receive Peer Support? Or would you like to refer a student to the programme? Please complete this form.
If you have any feedback about our Peer Support service please contact the Peer Support Coordinator, Beth Tua’i at beth@ousa.org.nz. Alternatively, you may contact the OUSA Student Support Manager, Dwaine Tait at dwaine@ousa.org.nz.