Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why has been renewed for a second season, much to the dismay of many parents and communities. There is now evidence on just how much harm this kind of portrayal of suicide can do. With a storyline focussed on a teenager’s death by...
The Ministry of Health is currently consulting on a draft strategy to prevent suicide in New Zealand and Le Va is hosting a Pacific fono on 24 May so your voices and views can be heard. The fono will be held at the Le Va Fale – Harakeke House, 15 Ronwood Ave,...
“Auē, Ua Maliliu Toa, ua maumau ai ‘au’upega o le tau’a!” “A great warrior has fallen, and the weapons of war perished!” Le Va honours one of our great warriors from the Pasifika Christchurch community who has sadly passed away this week. Fa’atama Memea Eletino...
Applications for the Pacific Mental Health and Addiction Scholarships are now open. These scholarships have made a significant impact growing and upskilling our Pacific workforce in DHBs, PHO’s and NGOs, through financial support and pastoral care – check out previous...
The NRL’s State of Mind Grassroots Programme has been designed for administrators, coaches, managers and senior members of grassroots Rugby League Clubs across Australia and New Zealand. The programme aims to reduce the stigma around mental health within the...
One of the pre-conference workshops at #GPS2016 was for recipients of a 2016 Pacific Mental Health and Addictions Scholarship. It focussed on their personal and professional development, as well as their responsibilities as a scholarship recipient. This workshop was...
