We must equip our communities with the knowledge, skills and confidence to prevent suicide. – Denise Kingi-‘Ulu’ave Le Va has announced the 11 community organisations receiving collective funding of more than $1million from the Pasifika Suicide Prevention...
Positive relationships are the tides that carry us to safer shores in stormy times. For Pasifika, good health and wellbeing are deeply interwoven as we respond to each other’s connections to build trust, a sense of belonging, acceptance and purpose....
One of the barriers to offering assistance can often be lacking the confidence or knowledge to safely step in or show support. With a kete (basket) of tools to help us identify signs of mental distress, we will hopefully be able to make a difference by creating...
Suicide is a ‘whole of society’ problem and we all need to be involved, from government agencies to employers, friends and families. Everyone has a role to play in fostering emotional resilience so people can cope with challenges in healthier ways. – Leilani Clarke...
‘Within our ancestral voices are some true answers to healing’ – Rob Williams A Moana movie style meditation series is set to launch through the newly developed ‘Feel App’. Home and Away actor and founder of the app Rob Williams speaks of his collaboration with...
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini! The success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success, but the success of the collective. As we approach the conclusion of another full year, the Le Va LifeKeepers team reflect on...