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Engaging Pasifika
Engaging Pasifika is Le Va's cultural competency programme for non-Pacific health workers, offering blended learning to improve services for Pasifika communities.
- 7 Hours
- Free
- In person
What we do
Our portfolio of work spans the mental health and addiction, public health and disability, suicide and violence prevention and youth wellbeing social sectors.
We believe the solutions lie within our communities, so that is where you will find us.
As a Pasifika-kaupapa organisation we recognise the rights of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and uphold the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Violence preventionAtu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives. -
Le Va for YouthTools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care. -
Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes.
We run workshops
Browse upcoming events run by Le Va to enhance impact in workforce development, suicide prevention, violence prevention, public health and cultural competency.
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FLO Talanoa
FLO Talanoa is a Pasifika suicide prevention programme, culturally safe and community-led. Learn the risks, signs, and how to respond effectively.
- 3-4 hours
- Free
- In person
- Online
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Navigating Addiction
This training aims to equip the Access and Choice workforce with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to substance use challenges encountered in Pasifika Primary Mental Health and Addiction services.
- Full day
- Free
- In person
We help fund our communities
Check out our scholarship and funding initiatives designed to fuel your success and drive positive change within your community.
Our stories
Upstanders stand up to sexual violence in Pasifika communities
March 28, 2025
Ake Felix and Holly Walmsley support Atu-Mai's Upstander movement, raising awareness on preventing sexual violence in Pasifika communities.
Upstander community mobilisation underway for Atu-Mai violence prevention programme
March 21, 2025
Le Va’s Atu-Mai Upstanders have begun their next wave of innovative community mobilisation activations, working to prevent sexual violence.
New Pasifika podcast series launches to tackle sexual violence prevention
March 10, 2025
Le Va’s Atu-Mai team was excited to launch Le Va’s first podcast this March, with an initial focus on sexual violence prevention.
LifeKeepers, champions of change
February 13, 2025
Le Va’s dedicated LifeKeepers facilitators are gearing up for a busy and impactful March.
Strengthening Pasifika wellbeing: Healing Centred Care training
February 12, 2025
In response to key mental health and addiction workforce development needs, Le Va has created Healing Centred Care for Pasifika training.
