One of the different approaches we took at #GPS2016 was focussing a holistic lens on our traditional sectors. This included combining public health and disability into one workshop stream – which, according to our Youth Action Komiti, allowed those present to look at...
Le Va’s purpose is to create opportunities for Pasifika families and communities to flourish through embracing Pasifika solutions. Our approach takes a holistic perspective to flourishing and wellbeing – encompassing the physical, mental, social, environmental...
Guest blog from Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (PYLAT) Three weeks on and the positive vibes of #GPS2016 continue to ripple, reaching far wider than we had imagined. When we were asked to help organise the conference last year, we imagined a one-off event...
Guest blog from the Youth Action Komiti (YAK) With #GPS2016 focused on growing solutions for Pasifika young people, establishing the Youth Action Komiti to co-create, co-design, co-develop and co-deliver the conference was the obvious first step for Le Va. Made up of...
We had the privilege of having one of our very talented Youth Action Komiti (YAK) members, Trish Tupou, present in the suicide and violence prevention stream at #GPS2016. For Pasifika, our understanding, interactions and links to the environment are important...
Guest blog from Rokeni Tofaeono, Clinical Manager, Adult Services, Safe Network Auckland The Safe Network operates the largest community-based specialist clinical assessment and treatment service in Aotearoa for people with concerning and harmful sexual behaviour...