Sophina Vilisoni-Heather

I am the LifeKeepers project coordinator and provide administrative support for our national suicide prevention programme. In my previous roles I have supported hapū māmā and coached taiohi (youth). I hail from the Cook Islands and Niue.

Tamara Lawson

I am the LifeKeepers suicide prevention senior project coordinator at Le Va. I bring more than 13 years’ experience working across the health and social services sectors. I hail from Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa from Ngāti Kuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Tahiti and...

Heather Hammond

Tēnā koe, My journey began in the rural community of Whakatau, nestled on the beautiful Heretaunga Plains of Te Matau-a-Māui. I whakapapa to Ngāti Tūwharetoa. I am the Project Manager for New Zealand’s national suicide prevention programmes, LifeKeepers and Mana...

Longo Matangi

Mālō e lelei, My name is Longoa’a Matangito’aho and I am of Tongan and Māori descent. I hail from the village of Ta’anea – Vava’u and whakapapa to Ngā Rauru – Whanganui. My passion lies within the Pasifika and Māori community ensuring that we can meet equitable and...

Phillip Keleti

Malo lava le soifua manuia ma le lagi e mama. My name is Phillip Keleti, I am Samoan, born and raised in New Zealand, from the villages of Laulii in Upolu and Salelologa in Savai’i. I joined Le Va in June 2024 and I am passionate and excited about serving our Pasifika...

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.