Suicide is an issue of genuine public concern, and the Pasifika media perform an important role informing and educating communities about this complex issue. Stories that can address things such as likely causes, warning signs, trends in suicide rates, recent advances...
The FLO Pasifika for Life Ambassadors Network meets quarterly to share local suicide prevention information and activities with a national perspective. The focus of our meeting this quarter was on the FLO Talanoa Suicide Prevention facilitator training rollout and...
Le Va’s FLO: Pasifika for Life suicide prevention programme has achieved three outcome areas over the past year. Ensuring our Pasifika communities are informed with the right information. Equipping them with the right tools, education and resources. Empowering our...
Our 17 Pasifika community funded initiatives are nearly all complete. Here’s a summary of the results and a description of all the initiatives. Pasifika engaged: Approximately 5,000 people have been involved or directly impacted by the community funded initiatives....
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, Le Va launched a digital resource called ‘B.R.A.V.E’, showcasing Pasifika young people making a plea for all to listen to what they have to say about suicide prevention. B.R.A.V.E has been viewed by more than...
Le Va launched its first official FLO Talanoa Facilitator Training in Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay last month. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Pacific health development manager Talalelei Taufale assisted in co-ordinating the workshop, which brought together 20...
