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During the month of July 2017, the FLO team were warmly hosted by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health, to share and deliver our FLO Talanoa suicide prevention education workshop.

The World in Union (New Zealand) Conference brought together researchers, practitioners, educators, administrators, high performance and the odd ex-player here and there. This year’s theme was ‘Tackling the big issues, Passing on Knowledge. Kicking it forward’

This year the Pacific Youth Parliamentary simulation event lead by the PYLAT Council developed its own Bill which included advocating for compulsory mental health education in schools.

Le Va’s research shows that Pasifika families and communities thrive when older and younger generations communicate well, and take time to understand each other. It’s when there is a communication breakdown between the generations that it can lead to distress, relationship breakdowns or even tear families apart.

Le Va staff members Apollo Taito and Abba Fidow were fortunate to engage with 20 of New Zealand’s public health leaders about the relevance and application of Pasifika values in public health, and the challenges and strengths of ensuring those values are aligned to service delivery.

The purpose of the GPS Satellite Seminars is to support and equip our Pasifika mental health and addiction workforce with integrated solutions that support services and people to achieve the best possible outcomes for Pasifika people and their families.