To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, Le Va launched a digital resource called ‘B.R.A.V.E’, showcasing Pasifika young people making a plea for all to listen to what they have to say about suicide prevention. B.R.A.V.E has been viewed by more than...
Le Va launched its first official FLO Talanoa Facilitator Training in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay last month. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Pacific health development manager Talalelei Taufale assisted in co-ordinating the workshop, which brought together 20...
About SPARX SPARX is a computerised self-help program designed for young people aged 12 to 19 with mild to moderate depression. SPARX was developed by a team from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland in consultation with young people...
The annual Drua fono occurs every year as a preconference meeting to the sector-wide Cutting Edge Addictions Conference. Facilitated by Le Va and supported by Matua Raki, this year we met in Nelson to share updates from the network, as well as information and...
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). This year the theme is ‘Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving lives’. WSPD is an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). This year’s...