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Mental health and addiction workforce development
In New Zealand, Pasifika people have higher rates of mental illness, substance abuse and suicide attempts with more severe and complex needs compared to the general population. All of this, with lower and later rates of access to services, and overall poorer health outcomes.
A key enabler for reducing these health inequities is developing a capable mental health and addiction workforce.
Le Va supports services to enhance the cultural responsiveness of their workforce, and to grow and upskill Pasifika people so that services better reflect the populations they serve. This includes equipping the workforce with tools and resources that will enhance their practice, deliver innovative and integrated care, and improve outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Supporting our mental health and addiction workforce

Rebuilding Wellbeing

Le Tautua leadership programme

Engaging Pasifika Cultural Competency Training

Futures that Work scholarship and mentoring

GPS: Growing Pasifika Solutions sector forums

Pasifika Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (PAHANZ)

Tools and resources

Drua Network: Bringing together Pasifika addiction workers
