Mana Restore: new resources for gamer wellbeing

  Mental distress related to social media and gaming is new but very real phenomenon in mental health and suicide prevention. The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 was passed in New Zealand to prevent and lessen harmful online behaviour and has included inciting...

Engaging young people at ASB Polyfest 2019

Le Va was out in full force again this year at #ASBPolyFest2019 with a team of volunteers to help ignite our communities and create that change.  It was also an opportunity to engage with Pasifika young people and offer a variety of Le Va’s latest wellbeing resources....

Faiva Ora Innovation Fund project: As i am

A nurturing approach was the best way moving forward, it created a great atmosphere for learning and development. Malo e lelei, my name is Natasha Barber, Director of As i am.  As i am is a community foundation that raises disability awareness and supports...

Faiva Ora Innovation Fund project: This is who I am

Ua aofia i le futiafu e tasi, When the river dries up, water is found only in the basin of the waterfall. Project: To create a digital resource to combat the stigma and discrimination associated with blind people who are able to lead fulfilling lives.   Talofa lava,...

Covid-19 Update

Face-to-face workshops will not continue while New Zealand is at Level 4. We will be in contact with all participants soon.