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 support you on the pathway of your choice, including connecting you with local employers and education providers.

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.

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 E might be a good fit for you, contact E Ara E or your Ministry of Social Development (MSD) case manager.

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

Telephone: 09 520 8562
Email: worksupport@odyssey.org.nz
Booking form: click here

Coming to your first appointment - Video

Coming to your first workshop - Video

After the referral has been made, we will book an initial appointment. This gives us a chance to get to know each other and discuss any barriers that may be stopping you from reaching your goals.

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.

E Ara E is based on the internationally-recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. This means we take a very individualised and holistic approach, at a pace that suits your needs.

Our E Ara E team works with you to:

• Work towards your wellbeing goals using Te Whare Tapa Whā.

• Discuss barriers to work and study and work together to reduce them

• Explore work, education, or training goals and what your options are

• Connect you with potential employers and education providers

• Help you apply and prepare for work (support with CV writing, interview skills, and meeting employers), or study (course applications, StudyLink)

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. Once you get into the pathway you want, we provide ongoing support, if you like.