One of the barriers to offering assistance can often be lacking the confidence or knowledge to safely step in or show support. With a kete (basket) of tools to help us identify signs of mental distress, we will hopefully be able to make a difference by creating...
Antonio Afamasaga joined the Fathers Fono digital village to connect and talanoa with other Pasifika fathers. The network and sharing of stories has resonated with him particularly as a new father and with another child coming. Afamasaga’s approach to parenting...
Le Va was proud to be invited to share some of our initiatives that seek to address inequities in mental health and addiction for Pasifika at the recent Transforming Mental Health national conference. Nicholas Cao, Clinical Lead at Le Va, spoke about the state...
Being a leader is creating space for others to also thrive and be leaders themselves too. It’s not an individual journey but a collective one where you collaborate with your team and also empower them. – Le Tautua participant The year 2022 marked 14 years of Le Va’s...
We work tirelessly to ignite communities with the hope of creating positive change by building connection, relationships and facilitating a voice for those navigating their mental health journey. – Denise Kingi-Uluave There is no health without mental health, that’s...
The Ribanaia Women’s Group is a Wellington-based Kiribati women’s club that meet regularly and acknowledge the importance of their role as mothers and grandmothers who are instrumental in keeping their Kiribati language and heritage alive for their families and...
