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Le Va, Pasifika within Te Pou, is New Zealand’s national coordination service and workforce development programme for Pacific mental health, addictions, disabilities and general health.

Our vision is clear - vibrant Pacific leadership and well Pacific families.

Le Va has developed a range of resources and information to improve services and support the workforce.

Browse our library for the latest information and research, and read inspiring career profiles from the sector, that's you!

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	Mental distress affects one in 10 Pacific adults The Ministry of Health recently released a brief summary which presents key findings about the health and wellbeing of Pacific adults and children in 2011-12.
	Mental Health and Addiction Scholarships awarded Le Va was pleased to celebrate and award more than 45 Mental Health and Addiction Scholarships at a family-themed dinner at Auckland University’s Fale Pasifika on 12 April 2013.
	Le Va contributes to diversity in New Zealand Le Va’s Engaging Pasifika (EP) programme has recently been awarded an acknowledgement from the Human Rights Commission.

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Peer support work in the mental health and/or addiction workforce is provided with purpose and in context. Peer support workers are trained to support people experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues towards wellbeing.

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Te Pou e-bulletin - a fortnightly e-newsletter packed with information such as news, events, job vacancies and latest research for the mental health and addiction sector.

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Handover - a quarterly electronic newsletter about mental health and addiction nurses.