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Le Va staff members Apollo Taito and Abba Fidow were fortunate to engage with 20 of New Zealand’s public health leaders about the relevance and application of Pasifika values in public health, and the challenges and strengths of ensuring those values are aligned to service delivery.

The purpose of the GPS Satellite Seminars is to support and equip our Pasifika mental health and addiction workforce with integrated solutions that support services and people to achieve the best possible outcomes for Pasifika people and their families.

The NRL has launched another drive in a series of community campaigns to promote positive mental wellbeing. The power for change campaign that’s supported by expert health partners including Le Va, features NRL players, referees and clubs.

Our Auckland mental health and addiction leaders co-designed GPS, prioritising cross-sector issues important for the region where integrated solutions are necessary. Suicide prevention was high priority.

Growing the size and skills of the Pacific workforce takes more than just financial support, it’s also about providing appropriate mentoring, coaching, cultural and pastoral care, and identifying career pathways.

New Zealand suicide rates continue to be a critical issue in our country, and although some progress has been made over the years the NZ Government acknowledges more needs to be done to prevent suicide in New Zealand.