BREAKING NEWS! FirstMate: Proud Winners of the ACC Workplace and Wellbeing Awared at the 2024 Seafood Stars Awards

FirstMate: Proud Winners of the ACC Workplace and Wellbeing Award at the 2024 Seafood Stars Awards

At FirstMate, we are here to help. We: 

Offer three free counselling sessions for you, or your family

Offer group and family counselling services

Can support you and help you understand the complexities of regulatory compliance like:

  • Health and Safety

  • MOSS

  • Fisheries Act

  • and through any compliance action by providing a support person

Can assist you to connect with the services/support that you specifically need, and we will be at your side throughout the process

Can connect with our Health Navigator who can assist with navigating the health system and your personal health

About Us

FirstMate is a charity run by people who understand what it means to be part of New Zealand’s dynamic and challenging seafood industry.

Our Navigators

Our Navigators are here to give the guidance, direction and support to navigate what’s ahead.

Make a donation

Your donation goes directly to helping the seafood community improve their wellbeing. Email donate@firstmate.org.nz to discuss ways you can support our work, from sponsoring an event or initiative to making a one-off or ongoing donation.

Contact us

Call 0800 ADRIFT for support any day between 7am and 10pm or email info@firstmate.org.nz to access the support you need. We also have a growing library of free resources available for you to access on our website.

“The support was instant. As soon as I rang them someone was in touch. It really felt like they were supporting you”

“FirstMate had the understanding and kindness to talk to people on the boat and help them…The kindness and help they gave the boat was bloody good”

“Just the checking in is really nice. Especially for a male. I know it’s good to talk about it [mental health], but it’s not easy to find that person to talk to about it”

FirstMate in action

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