Le Va mental health and addiction scholarships
The Le Va mental health and addiction scholarship programme supports the development of mental health services for Pacific people and contributes to the Ministry of Health's Mental Health Workforce Development Framework.
The purpose of the scholarships is to:
- develop a more skilled Pacific mental health workforce
- have a supported and sustainable Pacific mental health workforce
- increase the number of Pacific peoples' mental health workers.
Did you know? Le Va also administers the Pacific Health Workforce Awards. These awards provide funding for Pacific people studying across all areas of health. Check your eligibility at Pacific Health Workforce Awards - but be quick! Applications for the 2009 and 2010 awards close in February.
2010 Scholarship recipients announced
Le Va mental health and addiction scholarship recipients for 2010 were announced at an awards dinner held at Auckland Rydges Hotel on Friday, 11 December 2009. This year 42 people will receive financial assistance as well as mentoring and support while studying and finding employment in the mental health and addiction sector.
Scholarships work!
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In 2009 Le Va supported 27 people to upskill and develop their career in mental health through the Le Va mental health and addiction scholarships programme. Thirteen of the recipients are now working in the Pacific mental health and addictions sector. Scholarship recipients say they really valued the support they received through the mentoring programme, both while studying and finding employment. Further study helped them to see the bigger picture and recognise the ongoing importance of workforce development. The end result is more highly skilled Pacific people on the front-line, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of services for the community. Check out this video, which highlights some of the successful past recipients and talks about how important the scholarships were to them. |
Scholarship recipients 2009 Click below to view video |
Applications
If you're interested in applying please contact Shana Malio, Pacific project coordinator, phone (09) 301 3729 or fax (09) 373 2127.
Page last updated: 19 January 2010