WELCOME TO
NGA VAKA O KĀIGA TAPU
Kia Orana, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kam na Mauri and Mālō ni.
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu is a Pacific-led initiative developed by and for Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It offers eight ethnic-specific cultural frameworks and community training programmes that address family violence and strengthen the overall wellbeing of Pacific families.
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu empowers communities to lead change in ways that reflect their unique cultures, building safer, stronger and more connected families through the strength of Pacific values and traditions.
CULTURAL FRAMEWORKS
The frameworks are built on key cultural concepts.
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu’s programmes are built on eight cultural frameworks from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Each framework, endorsed by its community, offers a culturally grounded response to family violence, aiming to strengthen Pacific families and foster resilient communities through cultural values and traditions.
TRAINING PROGRAMMES WE OFFER
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu offers training programmes designed to strengthen cultural responsiveness and prevent family violence in Pacific communities.
We provide:
- Professional development training for individuals
- Workforce capability training for organisations
- Community training for Pacific churches and local groups
MICRO-CREDENTIAL TRAINING
Professional development and cultural capability training to strengthen Pacific family wellbeing.
We offer professional development training for individuals and workforce capability training for organisations.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our Professional Development Training Programme enhances cultural responsiveness, equipping practitioners with best practices to address family violence in Pacific communities. Through case studies and applying Pacific values in daily practice, staff gain purpose and share insights with colleagues. Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu offers tailored training to strengthen your organisation’s ability to support Pacific families and build a culturally responsive workforce.
FOR ORGANISATIONS
WORKFORCE CAPABILITY TRAINING
This programme is for social service providers, health professionals, educators, community leaders, and anyone working with Pacific families who want to strengthen their cultural competency in family violence prevention.
FOR COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY AND CHURCH TRAINING
Our community training is a one-and-a-half-day culturally grounded programme for Pacific churches and local communities, drawing on Pacific values and frameworks to prevent family violence.
TRAINING PROGRAMME
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Micro-Credential
Ethnic-specific service delivery models, when working with Family Violence
Level 6 | 20 Credits
intro
Introducing the first NZQA-accredited Pacific Family Violence qualification, designed to enhance the cultural capability of family violence practitioners.
At its core are eight ethnic-specific frameworks, offering tailored approaches that reflect the values, beliefs and cultural practices of Pacific communities.
Participants will complete training in at least two frameworks to earn the micro-credential, with the option to explore additional frameworks for deeper learning.
Offered free of charge, this flexible programme equips professionals with culturally relevant skills to support Pacific families and address family violence more effectively.
