13 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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Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives. -
Le Va for YouthTools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care. -
Violence preventionAtu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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
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.
Real stories. Real impact. Join LifeKeepers training today.
July 30, 2025
One of our LifeKeepers participants reached out to share the impact our National Suicide Prevention Training had on their life and work.
Bridging communities: Jacinta’s takeaways from Le Va’s GPS 2025 Conference
July 29, 2025
Jacinta reflects on her experience of Le Va's Global Pacific Solutions 2025 conference as a Pasifika youth worker living in Australia.
