by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Disability
Thursday, 3 December marked the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for 2015 was “Inclusion Matters” – Access and Empowerment for People of all Abilities. Persons with disabilities must be able to fulfil their role in society and participate...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Disability
Le Va, in partnership with New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) will deliver three disability focused, Engaging Pasifika Cultural Competency programmes in February 2016. This Engaging Pasifika programme will be for a blend of frontline staff and managers...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Engaging Pasifika
Guest blog by Christina Taefu Talofa lava! My name is Christina Taefu and I am very passionate about health and wellbeing for Pasifika communities. I absolutely love my job in mental health, and while I was recently with Higher Ground, my new role is programme...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Suicide prevention
By FLO ambassador Te Hiwi Preston. Pasifika came together recently in the hope of finding the answers to questions unanswered. It is said… He will heal our broken hearts. He will bestow upon us peace and comfort.” As a FLO Talanoa Ambassador for Pasifika...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Suicide prevention
Last month, 20 local church leaders, Pasifika NGO workers and central government staff attended our first Auckland-based FLO Talanoa workshop! Delivered by Denise Kingi-Uluave and Leilani Clarke from the FLO team within Le Va, FLO Talanoa is the only Pasifika suicide...
