Alo Fā

09/10/2026

In partnership with Registered Music Therapist, June Potifara, Alo Fā are excited to invite EOIs for Ma'au i Musika - A Return Through Music.

If you know of any Pasifika women in Wellington who might be interested, please share and tell them to get in touch!

03/09/2026

26/08/2026

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10/08/2026

Lali initiative

A shared framework for preventing and responding to sexual violence in Pasifika communities.

The name Lali reflects a call to collective action. Across many Pacific cultures, the Lali drum has traditionally been used to signal important occasions, gather communities together and share messages of significance. In the same spirit, Lali calls us to act together to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

The Lali approach

Pasifika-led. Lali is shaped by Pasifika worldviews, lived experience and community leadership, reflecting the diversity of our languages, cultures and faiths.

Relational. Practice is grounded in the vā – the sacred space between people – with talanoa, trust and accountability at the centre of every conversation.

Healing-centred. Lali moves beyond a deficit lens, drawing on cultural identity, connection and collective wellbeing as pathways towards healing.

Culturally safe. Every space created through Lali aims to be one where people feel respected, heard and safe to talanoa about sensitive kaupapa.

Evidence-informed. Training and practice draw on sexual violence prevention evidence, specialist knowledge and Pasifika research alongside community wisdom.

Community mobilisation. Lali recognises the power of churches, aiga, peer networks and community leaders in shaping safer norms and supporting prevention.

Pasifika values such as vā, respect, love, service, reciprocity, spirituality, integrity, collective responsibility and cultural humility sit at the heart of everything Lali does – guiding how programmes are developed and delivered across our communities.

Lali will continue to grow through ongoing partnership, consultation and community input as this collaborative work evolves.

12/07/2026

Talofa lava, noa’ia, mauri, kia orāna, mālō e lelei, talofa, ni sa bula vinaka, fakaalofa lahi atu, mālo ni, halo olgeta, halo oloketa, tēnā koutou kātoa,

The team at Alo Fā invites registrations for our upcoming training on Responding to Disclosures of Sexualised Violence. This training is made possible through support from Pasefika Proud.

If you’re of Pacific descent and working with people affected by sexualised violence, this training is an opportunity to strengthen your:
• Understanding of sexualised violence in both Western and Pacific contexts,
• Knowledge and skills to safely receive and respond to disclosures of sexualised violence,
• Knowledge of different referral pathways for those affected by sexualised violence, and
• Strategies to practice self-care and nurture worker wellbeing.

DETAILS
Date: Thursday 23rd July 2026
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Location: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie and Parumoana Streets, Porirua
Facilitators: Rasela Luapo & Uipo Uipo-Tagaloasa
Cost: FREE, inclusive of morning tea, light lunch, and afternoon tea.

Unfortunately, the room we are using is not wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience and will avoid this issue in the future.

Complete the form at this link to register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/261530792244860. Spots are limited, so do get in quick! Registration is compulsory and you will receive a calendar invite only when your place is confirmed.

10/07/2026

26/06/2026

Talofa lava,

The team at Alo Fā warmly invites you to register for our upcoming training on Responding to Disclosures of Sexualised Violence.

If you’re a Pacific person working with people affected by sexualised violence, and you want to sharpen your:
Understanding of sexualised violence in both Western and Pacific contexts,
Knowledge and skills to safely receive and respond to disclosures of sexualised violence,
Knowledge of different referral pathways for those affected by sexualised violence, and
Strategies to practice self-care and nurture worker wellbeing,
…then this is the training for you!

Details
Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Time: 9am-3.30pm
Location: Amelia Earhart Two, Holiday Inn Auckland Airport
Facilitators: Rasela Luapo & Uipo Uipo-Tagaloasa
Cost: FREE, inclusive of morning tea, light lunch, and afternoon tea.

Complete the form at this link to register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/261648253648870. Spots are limited, so get in quick! You will receive a confirmation email once your place is confirmed.

Feel free to share with others in your workplace that may be interested and do let me know if you have any questions. 😊

Ia manuia

24/05/2026

A new sexual violence prevention initiative called Little Matters has launched to help families take small, practical actions to build healthy relationships and create safe environments for children. It emphasises that everyday harmful attitudes can lead to sexual harm, so prevention can begin in daily life.

19/05/2026

It’s the final day for registrations for music group therapy with June, we start on Friday, so please go and register today. The link is in our bio or email us if you need support to register. Have a great day 🌸

17/05/2026

Our team at Alo Fa was privileged to attend the Queens of the Pacific event in Wellington last Friday evening. The sense of fellowship and connection among all attendees created a wonderful atmosphere! Being able to discuss our work in a way that feels less invasive and culturally safe is what this platform provides for our service. We look forward to continuing our support for wellbeing events within our Pasifika communities.