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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.

Suicide prevention

We believe suicide is preventable and together, we have the power to save lives.
Engaging Pasifika

Our cultural competency programme enables the health and disability workforce to connect culture and care.
Mental health and addiction

Equipping the mental health and addiction workforce with tools, cultural responsiveness and innovative programmes.
Disability support

We work with our communities to develop a world where Pasifika disabled people can live the lives they choose.
Violence prevention

Atu-Mai equips Pasifika people and their families with the right knowledge and tools to live violence-free.
Public health

Supporting the public health workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Le Va for Youth

Tools, resources and workshops to help our Pasifika youth care for their mental health and holistic wellbeing.

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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Upcoming workshops

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Atu-Mai Youth – I AM

I AM is a cultural identity fono for youth that aims to strengthen self-worth through the benefits, values and knowledge of Pasifika culture.
- 2 Hours
- Free
- In person
- Online
4 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
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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