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We're a non-government organisation that walks alongside individuals, families, communities and services to provide the resources, tools, information and support they need for the best possible health, wellbeing and social outcomes. We do this across Pasifika mental health, addiction, disability, public and general health, su***de prevention, education and in sport. All our work is co-created with the people who use services, our cultural knowledge holders and Pasifika thought leaders. We ensure a holistic approach to wellbeing – physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
This Le Va page is managed by Pacific Inc Limited, a Wise Group organisation, but belongs to all Pasifika people as a welcoming space for conversation and sharing information. We encourage open discussion about issues related to Pasifika wellbeing and welcome all feedback on our programmes. We encourage people to share their thoughts on our page but will refer anyone to appropriate services and website information should we think they require someone else to talk to. We will mostly monitor this site during normal office hours, 8.30am-5.00pm (NZT), Monday to Friday, but we understand that Facebook never sleeps! We will keep an eye on things in the evenings and weekends and always try to respond to any questions as quickly as we can. By participating on the Le Va page, you are agreeing to our guidelines and to interact with other people who comment with respect and support. We may delete posts which are:
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- off-topic or irrelevant to the thread of conversation. Repeatedly violating these guidelines will result in being removed from the page. You can help by notifying us of potential problems and encouraging each other to keep conversations appropriate. If you spot something you think is inappropriate please let us know: email [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you here on Facebook, and also on Instagram and LinkedIn – join the conversation .

Looking for a career where people are at the heart of what you do? 🌿A role in mental health and addiction gives you the ...
08/10/2026

Looking for a career where people are at the heart of what you do? 🌿

A role in mental health and addiction gives you the chance to support individuals, whānau and communities while building a meaningful and rewarding career.

Whether you're starting out, studying, or ready for a new direction, there are pathways into this growing workforce.
https://www.leva.co.nz/our-work/mental-health-addiction/workforce-development/

Mahi that matters, a career that counts.

A joint campaign from Le Va, Whāraurau, Te Pou and Te Rau Ora.

The Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund creates space for our communities to lead, create and shine.Nesian Productions, ...
08/10/2026

The Faiva Ora Community Innovation Fund creates space for our communities to lead, create and shine.

Nesian Productions, alongside PHAB, brought this to life through Fa’alia Lou Tagata Moni, a 12-week mentoring programme using creative arts to support Pasifika people with disabilities to share their stories, express their identities and celebrate who they are.

Mālō lava le tautua, Nesian Productions. And vinaka vakalevu to Lavinia, Naomi, Faith and Vai for bringing this kaupapa to life and creating space for young people to be seen, heard and celebrated.

07/10/2026

Christchurch was the first stop for our latest FTW scholarship mentoring sessions.
 
We spent the day with our scholarship recipients checking in, not only through talanoa and but with practical exercises, gauging burnout levels and talking about ways to prioritise self-care and improve wellbeing.
 
Most importantly, we got to hear stories from recipients themselves, as well as Pasifika practitioners on our panel, about the journeys that brought them into the sector.
 
And a reminder from one of our recipients:
“People are the ones that can help our people. Don’t think that you can’t do it. Yes, you can. Don’t give up.”
 

Ni sa bula vinaka! 🇫🇯🌺 As we celebrate Macawa ni vosa vakaViti, we share this iTaukei proverb: “Mo yaga ka vinaka vakani...
06/10/2026

Ni sa bula vinaka! 🇫🇯🌺

As we celebrate Macawa ni vosa vakaViti, we share this iTaukei proverb:
“Mo yaga ka vinaka vakaniu, e sega ni dua na tikina e biu”, which means “Be as useful as the coconut tree, no part is wasted.”

Like the coconut tree, we all have something valuable to offer. Every part has a purpose, and our contributions can make a difference.

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Today, our LifeKeepers team are here in East Coast delivering LifeKeepers Aotearoa training in Hastings and Wairoa🌿Here ...
06/10/2026

Today, our LifeKeepers team are here in East Coast delivering LifeKeepers Aotearoa training in Hastings and Wairoa🌿

Here are a few snaps from our Hastings training, with the cohort deep in group work 💚 Can't wait to head to Gisborne and Napier tomorrow!

LifeKeepers is a free, community-focused su***de prevention training that helps you recognise when someone may be at risk, have safe conversations and connect them to support.

Our last few October trainings are:
🌿 Levin | Tue 20 Oct
🌿 Palmerston North | Wed 21 Oct
🌊 Greymouth | Wed 21 Oct

Find out more and register at lifekeepers.nz.

Great for our CE Mati to catch up with Tuala Pesio Ah-Honi, CEO of Mapu Maia.Mapu Maia does valuable work, serving Pacif...
06/10/2026

Great for our CE Mati to catch up with Tuala Pesio Ah-Honi, CEO of Mapu Maia.

Mapu Maia does valuable work, serving Pacific families and communities across Aotearoa, providing culturally grounded support across mental health, addiction, gambling harm and wellbeing.

At Le Va, we know the value of strong relationships and partnerships across our Pacific sector. It was great to talanoa, share what we are seeing across our respective mahi, and explore opportunities to continue supporting and strengthening each other.

Fa’afetai tele lava and vinaka vakalevu Tuala for the talanoa and for the important work you and the Mapu Maia team continue to do for our communities.

From Tāmaki Makaurau to Ōtautahi and communities across Aotearoa, Mānava Ola: LifeKeepers for Pacific su***de prevention...
04/10/2026

From Tāmaki Makaurau to Ōtautahi and communities across Aotearoa, Mānava Ola: LifeKeepers for Pacific su***de prevention training is reaching Pacific communities where they live, work and serve.

Last week, our Le Va team was back in Christchurch delivering Mānava Ola with the team at Tangata Atu Motu Trust, strengthening su***de prevention knowledge and skills with those already connected to and supporting our families.

Vinaka vakalevu to the Tangata Atu Motu team for welcoming us and for the important work you continue to do for our people. Together, we’re strengthening su***de prevention capability across Aotearoa, one community at a time.

04/10/2026

Vakanuinui Vinaka e na marautaki ni macawa ni vosavakaviti! ✨ | Happy Fijian Language Week 2026 🇫🇯🌺
 
This year’s theme, “Na noqu vosa me tekivu e vale, ka me’u vosataka e na veisiga” reminds us that our language needs to start from home and needs to be spoken everyday. 
 
This week is reminder for us to continue to speak, share and embrace vosavakaviti, while celebrating the culture and traditions that make it so special. 💙
 
Vinaka vakalevu! 💙🇫🇯✨

Ni sa bula vinaka! 🇫🇯🌺  Vakanuinui vinaka vei kemuni kece e na macawa ni vosa vakaViti oqo!As we celebrate Fijian langua...
03/10/2026

Ni sa bula vinaka! 🇫🇯🌺 Vakanuinui vinaka vei kemuni kece e na macawa ni vosa vakaViti oqo!

As we celebrate Fijian language week, we celebrate the richness of the iTaukei (indigenous Fijian) language, culture and identity. 🗣️🌴✨

This year’s theme, “Na noqu vosa me tekivu mai vale ka me'u na vosataka e na veisiga” means “My language starts at home and I need to speak it every day.”

The message is a reminder that we need to practise our language every day, including through the small things we do in everyday life. It is through that everyday repetition that we build a strong foundation.

Here are a few facts about Fiji and the vosa vakaViti 🇫🇯✨

🏝️ Fiji is made up of more than 300 islands, 3 confederacies and 14 provinces.

🌺 Fiji is a diverse country of more than 900,000 people, with iTaukei and Indo-Fijian communities making up the two largest ethnic groups, alongside Rotuman, Banaban, Chinese, European and other Pacific communities.

🗣️ Fijian is a rich language with many regional dialects, with standard Fijian being the Bau dialect.

Swipe through to learn some iTaukei phrases and their meanings that you can use this week! 🇫🇯💙

03/10/2026

Pasifika communities - Enrol to vote before midnight 25 October! 
 
Things are different this year. All voters, new and returning, need to make sure you’re enrolled BEFORE voting day.
 
The deadline to enrol is now 25 October 2026.
 
Make sure you and your aiga, famili, matavuvale are all enrolled! 
 
👉🏽 Check your enrolment at https://vote.nz/

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