by Le Va | Jul 5, 2016 | Disability
Recent research shows that 24 per cent of New Zealanders live with a disability. The rate of disability among Pasifika people is 19 per cent and, after adjusting for difference in population age profile, the rate for Pasifika is higher than average at 26 per cent....
by Le Va | May 17, 2016 | Disability
The Faiva Ora National Leadership Group had an incredibly productive meeting during the preconference workshop for #GPS2016. The group’s purpose is to provide quality advice and support to the Ministry of Health and its funded disability support services on...
by Le Va | Apr 6, 2016 | Disability
Reverend Fatu Tufuga of the Manurewa Samoan Methodist Church delivered a powerful ‘Positive messages from the Pulpit’ sermon last month to more than 100 parishioners. The sermon was supported by testimonies from family members of people with disabilities, and was...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Disability
By guest contributor Fatima Akehurst. I was born with an eye condition which has now reduced my vision to light perception (I only see light and dark) in my left eye and tunnel vision (less than 5% field) in my right eye. My prognosis is that I will loss all my sight....
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Disability
Thursday, 3 December marked the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The theme for 2015 was “Inclusion Matters” – Access and Empowerment for People of all Abilities. Persons with disabilities must be able to fulfil their role in society and participate...
by Le Va | Dec 16, 2015 | Disability
Le Va, in partnership with New Zealand Disability Support Network (NZDSN) will deliver three disability focused, Engaging Pasifika Cultural Competency programmes in February 2016. This Engaging Pasifika programme will be for a blend of frontline staff and managers...
