To grow, to flourish, to prosper
To grow, to flourish, to prosper
Pasifika
Moana Folau
Noaˈia ˈe mḁuri, Kia Orana, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō e lelei, Malo le siofua, Malo nī, Fakatalofa atu, Kam na mauri
Building the Pasifika practice skillset of all our staff is important to us.
Dr. Byron Seiuli
Clinical Psychologist
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Our commitment to Pasifika Peoples
Through key programmes, initiatives, and resources we engage not just with the individual, but we aspire to work with and support the whole family, aiga, kāiga, hainga, famili, vuvale or kopu tangata and the communities with which they identify.
We use the Tango Mou Pasifika Cultural Humility Framework, commissioned by Oranga Tamariki and developed in collaboration with our Principal Advisor Pasifika and other leaders in the social services sector.
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We have staff with Pacific heritage, and we work with a growing number of Pasifika families.
Our commitment to Pasifika is underpinned by our Pasifika Strategy and Pasifika Komiti, leading activities that embrace the customs of Pacific peoples.
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Engagement with Pasifika communities
One of the key priorities of our Principal Advisor Pasifika (Synthia Dash), is building and maintaining trusting, meaningful, mana-enhancing and va-centred relationships with Pacific communities, and ensuring that all our staff are supported to do the same.
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Our Pasifika Matua Council
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Following a period of consultation with relevant Pasifika community leaders, in 2022 we established a Pasifika Matua Council made up of Matua from the nine main Pacific Island groups. The Council provides ongoing expert pan-Pacific and ethnic-Pacific cultural advice, guidance, support, and leadership, to our organisation.
Pasifika Matua Council
Council members support the work of our frontline staff and help guide our strategic direction as an organisation. The council also plays a critical role in developing and maintaining strong and meaningful relationships with our Pasifika communities.
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Pasifika Community Services
Whānau Services
Our Functional Family Therapy and Positive Parenting programmes bring families together. Find out more about our Whānau Services.
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Functional Family Therapy
Our Functional Family Therapy Cross Generations Programme – Te Huarahi o Te Rangatahi – Pae Whakatupuranga, exclusively supports Pasifika families and communities, through its cultural and therapeutic framework – Uputāua.
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Rangatahi and Young Adult Services
Providing future-proof and responsive support for Pasifika youth is a key focus. Our NEET programme covers all life bases – education, career planning, budgeting, to name a few.
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In-Home Services
We deliver teaching and parenting programmes – within safe and supported group homes. Helping our youth reach their full potential at school and in their communities. To connect with a home and learn more about our teaching programmes click here.
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Residential Group Homes
We have residential group homes across Aotearoa. In our Auckland-based homes, most of our home staff are of Pacific descent and are supported by the leadership of our experienced Operations Manager Chaze Tulafono, who is of Tokelauan descent.
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Foster Care Services
Our foster care programmes connect youth in need of support with a trusted hand and a safe home. To connect with this service – become a foster parent, or to access our Foster Parent portal click here.