Auckland University Population Health Students' Association

SAG Representatives: Step into student leadership with AUPHSA! 💙

Keen to edit a newsletter, get involved in student leadership, or help represent the BHSc student voice? Applications for 2026 SAG Representatives are now open!

As a SAG Rep, you could help with the monthly AUPHSA newsletter, represent BHSc students at meetings, support events, and advocate for issues that matter to our community🌟💙

All BHSc undergraduates are warmly encouraged to apply, even if you’re already a class rep!

Link in bio to sign up🍀

INTRODUCING ONE OF OUR STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP PRESENTATIVES FOR 2026 🗣 - Hannah Tait 

Kia ora everyone! I’m Hannah and I’m in my fourth year of a Health Sciences and Communications (in leadership) conjoint!

I am very excited to be one of the Student Advisory Group Representatives alongside Elizabeth this year. 

I was born and raised in Alexandra (a small town about an hour from Queenstown) and lived here until moving to Auckland for university. Coming up here opened my eyes to many more different ideas and lenses of viewing health, which has continued to shape my interest in making healthcare more accessible for all people!

When not at uni, you will find me hanging out with my flatmates, chatting around the Grafton campus when I am procrastinating, running at far too early in the morning, or (attempting) to cook a new recipe I found on Insta!

Last but not least, I couldn’t pick just one favourite song at the moment, so my two favourites at the moment are I Never See Her - Spacey Jane, and Blame Brett - The Beaches!

I can’t wait to see everyone, please stop by and say hello anytime!💙

AUPHSA presents… Hot Chocolate & Hauora !

It’s almost the end of the semester - we’re all stressed and tired… but we’ve got something to cheer you up ☕🍫

Come by our Hot Chocolate Stand at 507 Student Commons on Tuesday 26th, 11:30am - 12:30pm to treat yourself to a warm beverage, take a break, and catch up with friends before the semester wraps up.

Whether you need a study break, a pick-me-up, or just an excuse for hot chocolate, we’ve got you covered!

Everyone’s welcome so bring your friends and stop by! See you all there!

AUPHSA presents… Hot Chocolate & Hauora !

It’s almost the end of the semester - we’re all stressed and tired… but we’ve got something to cheer you up ☕🍫

Come by our Hot Chocolate Stand at 507 Student Commons on Tuesday 27th, 11:30 - 12:30pm to treat yourself to a warm beverage, take a break, and catch up with friends before the semester wraps up.

Whether you need a study break, a pick-me-up, or just an excuse for hot chocolate, we’ve got you covered!

Everyone’s welcome so bring your friends and stop by! See you all there!

🗣️Meet our speaker, Dr Rodrigo Ramalho!

Dr Rodrigo Ramalho is the Co-Director of the Centre for Asian and Ethnic Minority Health Research and Evaluation (CAHRE), Deputy Director of the Centre for Addiction Research (CFAR), Academic Director of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences in Alcohol and Drug Studies, and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social and Community Health at the University of Auckland.

Rodrigo is a psychiatrist and critical social scientist whose work focuses on addiction, mental health equity, and global mental health.

We’re excited to have Dr Ramalho join us for our Cultural Safety Workshop and contribute to important conversations around equity, mental health, and culturally responsive healthcare 🩺

🗣️Meet our speaker, Tony Sriamporn!
Tony Sriamporn has a decade’s experience in the sexual health sector, collaborating with community organisations including Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, clinical services such as NZ Blood Service, and currently serving on the executive board of the NZ Sexual Health Society.

As a Research Fellow in the School of Population Health, funded by Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora, Tony’s research supports the National HIV Action Plan to end HIV transmissions in Aotearoa by 2030.

At our Cultural Safety Workshop, Tony will share his perspectives and encourage discussion around cultural competency, cultural safety, and how these concepts are understood within healthcare and community sectors.

We’re excited to have Tony join us for this important conversation!🤍

🗣️Meet our Speaker, Dr Neera Jain!

Dr Neera Jain is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education. Prior to this, she worked for 10 years as a Disability Resource Professional supporting health professional students and programmes in the United States, alongside experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Her work focuses on anti-ableism in health professions and healthcare, using an intersectional lens to explore equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

We’re excited to have Dr Jain join us for our Cultural Safety Workshop and contribute to these important conversations around healthcare, accessibility, and culturally safe practice 🌷

🗣️Meet our speaker, Tony Sriamporn!

Tony Sriamporn has a decade’s experience in the sexual health sector, collaborating with community organisations including Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, clinical services such as NZ Blood Service, and currently serving on the executive board of the NZ Sexual Health Society.

As a Research Fellow in the School of Population Health, funded by Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora, Tony’s research supports the National HIV Action Plan to end HIV transmissions in Aotearoa by 2030.

At our Cultural Safety Workshop, Tony will share his perspectives and encourage discussion around cultural competency, cultural safety, and how these concepts are understood within healthcare and community sectors.

We’re excited to have Tony join us for this important conversation! 🤍