by Leilani Fina'i Clarke | Sep 3, 2020 | Le Va, Outcomes, Suicide prevention
From July 2019 to June 2020, the FLO Pasifika for Life programme has reached over 14,000 people through 290 participants attending a FLO Talanoa Pasifika suicide prevention workshop, 534 young people and their families increasing their mental health literacy through...
by Leilani Fina'i Clarke | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mental distress related to social media and gaming is new but very real phenomenon in mental health and suicide prevention. The Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 was passed in New Zealand to prevent and lessen harmful online behaviour and has included inciting...
by Leilani Fina'i Clarke | Jun 6, 2018 | Suicide prevention
Suicide continues to be a concerning issue in New Zealand, for Pasifika communities and particularly for Pasifika young people. Research and our culture provide approaches that that can help keep our communities safe. You are invited to attend one of three upcoming...
by Leilani Fina'i Clarke | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the festive season just around the corner, the FLO team at Le Va are busy revamping the content and resources in the FLO Talanoa suicide prevention education programme in preparation for the new year with a refreshed focus! FLO Talanoa is an information workshop...
by Leilani Fina'i Clarke | Jul 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
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,...
