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...
Polyfest punters help Le Va develop programmes for Pasifika
Le Va’s iconic fale-style tent is hard to miss when people arrive at the 2024 ASB Polyfest to immerse themselves in the vibrant sights and sounds of the Pacific at the Manukau Superbowl in Tāmaki Makaurau. Running over four days from March 20 to 23, Polyfest is...