E Ara E offers support for you to explore who you want to be, where you want to go, and what you need to get there.

We work closely with local employers and training providers. We support you on the pathway of your choice.

Together, we will: 

• Work on skills and strategies to support your wellbeing

• Think about work or study pathways

• Take steps towards the future you want.

Once you get into the role you want, we can provide ongoing support. It’s up to you.

E Ara E is available to 18 to 24 year old, experiencing wellbeing challenges. If you live in Central or West Auckland and think E Ara might be a good fit for you, contact E Ara E or your MSD case manager.

Alternatively, contact us directly. We will check your eligibility with MSD.

Telephone: 09 520 8562
Email:worksupport@odyssey.org.nz

Coming to your first appointment - Video

Coming to your first workshop - Video

Your Work and Income case manager will connect you with us. We will get to know each other and understand your goals and what you want to do.

You’ll get to meet and work with various members of our team – including wellbeing practitioners, employment and peer support specialists.

Peer support specialists are people with lived experience. They have been in your shoes and can understand your journey. They’ll be there to walk alongside you, throughout your time with E Ara E.

Our E Ara E team works with you to:

• Make a wellbeing plan

• Explore work, education, or training options

• Connect you with potential employers

• Help you to apply for and prepare for work, (e.g. support with CV writing, interview skills, and meeting employers).

You’ll be invited to workshops. These will include other people who are connecting with E Ara E. Workshops are run over three weeks, and are based at Te Tāwharau, our community hub in New Lynn. 

Workshops cover things like:

• Understanding and managing emotions and wellbeing

• Creating routines

• Presenting yourself well and feeling good about yourself

• Te Whare Tapa Whā - an holistic way of looking at wellbeing. 

Talk with us if you are worried about participating in the workshops. We can look at other ways of supporting you.

The amount of time you spend with your E Ara E team will be based on what you need.
You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your Employment Specialist. You can have individual sessions with our wellbeing practitioners, if you think this might be useful. Our peer support team will check in with you regularly too.

We can provide advice and support around transport and other costs related to starting work or study. We will work with your Work and Income case manager to ensure you get your entitlements.

Once you’re in work or training, the team will stay in touch to support you in the early months. We want to make sure everything is going ok.