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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. -
Suicide preventionWe believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives. -
Mental health and addictionEquipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes. -
Disability supportWe work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose. -
Public healthSupporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Engaging PasifikaOur cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care.
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 podcast series releases new episodes
June 18, 2025
Le Va's Atu-Mai podcast series continues to gain traction with two more episodes due for release this June.
Wrap up for our Atu-Mai community mobilisers
June 16, 2025
June marks the end of term for our current Atu-Mai community Upstanders following a season of trainings, workshops and community activations.
Revitalising global and Pacific health
June 13, 2025
In June, Le Va’s Public Health and Mental Health & Addiction teams were privileged to attend the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa Research Symposium.
Uplifting Pasifika voices through digital support and community connection
June 9, 2025
Le Va has released two important suicide prevention reports – the Aunty Dee ‘Community Insights Summary’ and ‘Empowering Pasifika Communities’.
GPS 2025: Fonua to Moana violence prevention stream
June 5, 2025
The Fonua to Moana stream at GPS 2025 advanced Pacific-led approaches to the primary prevention of sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
