Transforming mental health from a Pasifika perspective
It is fair to say that in Aotearoa New Zealand we are currently dealing with significant changes to our mental health and addiction services. The Transforming Mental Health Conference, held in Auckland on 22 and 23 July, sought to address some of the larger questions...
Growth through disruption: Uplifting Māori and Pasifika Rainbow+ voices
“Love us the same, hold us the same” is the powerful message of Nevertheless – a Māori, Pasifika and Takatāpui Rainbow+ mental health non-profit organisation. Le Va was privileged to receive Rainbow Competency Training from Nevertheless this month, giving our staff an...
Pioneering Pasifika psychologists uphold NRL player wellbeing
“Our Pasifika don’t care what you know until they first know you care.” Le Va’s general manager, Dr Elizabeth Mati, recently had the opportunity to present at the inaugural National Rugby League (NRL) Psychologist Conference in the Hawkesbury Valley in New South...
Languages of Aotearoa and the Pacific celebrated at Harakeke House
As part of the Wise Group whānau of charitable organisations, Le Va is fortunate to work alongside colleagues from LinkPeople, Workwise and Pathways in our Harakeke House office in Manukau. On 22 May, all of Harakeke House joined in celebration of the beautiful...