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International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership exchange 2018 – Implementing cross-sectoral policies for suicide prevention

IIMHL and the International Initiative for Disability Leadership (IIDL) is a collaborative between eight countries that focuses on improving disability, mental health and addiction services, and outcomes for people accessing services. New Zealand representatives Dr Barbara Disley (CEO Emerge Aotearoa), Denise Kingi-Uluave (Senior Research Manager, Le Va), and Dr Monique Faleafa (CEO, Le Va) share their experience.

Published October 2, 2018
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FLO Talanoa Facilitator Profile: Jason Tiatia

The team at Le Va wanted to share with you some of the inspirational people that volunteer to be FLO Talanoa facilitators. This month we profile FLO Talanoa facilitator, Jason Tiatia.

Published October 2, 2018
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FLO Talanoa Facilitator Profile: Moana Manuela-Ngaata

The team at Le Va want to share with you some of the inspirational that volunteer to be FLO Talanoa Facilitators. This month we profile FLO Talanoa facilitator Moana Manuela -Ngaata.

Published October 2, 2018
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FLO Talanoa Facilitator Profile: Veisinia Pulu-Lakai

FLO Talanoa facilitator, Veisinia Pulu-Laki shares her inspirational story of migration, serving her family, Tongan and church community.

Published September 4, 2018
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2018 Pacific Peoples Awards

Le Va are supporting the 2018 Pacific Peoples Awards held in November. The awards celebrate the success of highly regarded Pasifika individuals within our communities.

Published September 4, 2018
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Faiva Ora Innovation fund project: P.A.C.E Pasifika Active Choice Exercise

Through the Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund Le Va supports innovative projects that empower Pasifika people with disabilities. Read about the Pasifika Active Choice Exercise (PACE) project in a guest blog from Phab Pasifika.

Published September 4, 2018
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Covid-19 Update

Face-to-face workshops will not continue while New Zealand is at Level 4. We will be in contact with all participants soon.