New Zealand Asian Wellbeing, Bullying & Mental Health Survey 2025
Tracks
Ballroom 2 - In-Person Only
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM |
Overview
Dr Kelly Feng, Asian Family Services
Details
Structural and cultural barriers remain major obstacles, with services often failing to feel relevant or safe for Asian communities.
A dual focus on adults and children is needed, as family dynamics and intergenerational experiences strongly shape wellbeing.
Embedding cultural responsiveness through language access, community engagement, and recognition of stigma significantly increases trust and uptake.
Presenter
Dr Kelly Feng
Chief Executive Officer
Asian Family Services
New Zealand Asian Wellbeing, Bullying & Mental Health Survey 2025
Biography
Dr. Kelly Feng MNZM is Chief Executive of Asian Family Services (AFS), where her transformative leadership has driven innovation in mental health and addiction support since 2016. Trained as a medical doctor in China and later registered as a social worker in New Zealand, she brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, cultural insight, and frontline empathy. Formerly established Asian Mental Health Services at secondary mental health, she pioneered initiatives amplifying Asian community voices. Under her leadership, AFS secured multiple Ministry of Health grants and led nationally significant research, advancing culturally responsive, equitable, and evidence-based services for Asian New Zealanders.
