by Le Va | Oct 5, 2015 | Disability, Le Va
Le Va’s chief executive Dr Monique Faleafa and I were honoured to present to the NASCA conference last month; NASCA is the National Association for NASC (Needs Assessment Service Coordination) managers and senior staff within the disability and health sectors. ...
by Le Va | Oct 5, 2015 | Le Va
Recent research shows that 24% of New Zealanders (1.1 million) live with a disability. The rate of disability among Pacific people is 19% (51,000 people), and after adjusting for difference in population age profile, the rate for Pacific is higher than average at 26%....
by Le Va | Oct 5, 2015 | Le Va
By guest contributor, Josiah Tualamali’i, University of Canterbury The 35th annual Samoan University Students So’otaga was held in Christchurch over five days in August and early September. With a packed programme of speeches, debates, a visual arts competition and...
by Le Va | Oct 5, 2015 | Le Va, Suicide prevention
The FLO Pasifika for Life Ambassadors Network meets quarterly to share local suicide prevention information and activities with a national perspective. The focus of our meeting this quarter was on the FLO Talanoa Suicide Prevention facilitator training rollout and...
by Le Va | Oct 5, 2015 | Le Va, Suicide prevention
Le Va’s FLO: Pasifika for Life suicide prevention programme has achieved three outcome areas over the past year. Ensuring our Pasifika communities are informed with the right information. Equipping them with the right tools, education and resources. Empowering our...
