8 Upcoming workshops
Engaging Pasifika
Engaging Pasifika is Le Va's cultural competency programme for non-Pacific health workers, offering blended learning to improve services for Pasifika communities.
- 7 Hours
- Free
- In person
Welcome to Le Va
Le Va supports people of the moana to unleash their full potential.
What we do
Our portfolio of work spans the mental health and addiction, public health and disability, suicide and violence prevention and youth wellbeing social sectors.
We believe the solutions lie within our communities, so that is where you will find us.
As a Pasifika-kaupapa organisation we recognise the rights of Māori as the indigenous people of Aotearoa and uphold the values of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Le Va for YouthTools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing. -
Violence preventionAtu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care. -
Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose.
We run workshops
Browse upcoming events run by Le Va to enhance impact in workforce development, suicide prevention, violence prevention, public health and cultural competency.
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FLO Talanoa
FLO Talanoa is a Pasifika suicide prevention programme, culturally safe and community-led. Learn the risks, signs, and how to respond effectively.
- 3-4 hours
- Free
- In person
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Navigating Addiction
This training aims to equip the Access and Choice workforce with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to substance use challenges encountered in Pasifika Primary Mental Health and Addiction services.
- Full day
- Free
- In person
We help fund our communities
Check out our scholarship and funding initiatives designed to fuel your success and drive positive change within your community.
Our stories
Le Va celebrates inaugural ‘Inasi disability community fund
September 23, 2025
Le Va hosted a special event on 22 September to celebrate and showcase the recipients of its inaugural ‘Inasi disability community fund.
Digital novel ‘Wayfinders of the Digital Moana’ available on Discord
September 8, 2025
Wayfinders of the Digital Moana is a Pasifika-inspired story written by Iaheto Ah Hi, an author and actor of Samoan and Tokelauan descent.
A new era of leadership for Le Va
August 22, 2025
Le Va gathered to welcome Mati Dr Elizabeth Mati as our new chief executive with a traditional kava ceremony during Tongan Language Week.
Le Va highlights Pacific‑led solutions at Addiction Leadership Day 2025
August 6, 2025
At this year’s Addiction Leadership Day, Le Va staff highlighted the need for Pacific‑led solutions for mental health and addiction problems.
Honouring a legacy: Denise Kingi-‘Ulu’ave transitions from chief executive role at Le Va
August 5, 2025
Le Va acknowledges the outstanding legacy and leadership of our chief executive as she transitions into a new strategic role.
