The Nga Vaka Conceptual Frameworks inform eight ethnic specific programmes. The programmes provide participants with an in-depth insight to cultural approaches to achieving family wellbeing, especially when dealing with family violence.
This cultural training has been developed to target qualified Pacific practitioners such as social workers, counsellors etc., either working specifically with Pacific families in the area of family violence or who are working with Pacific families and deal with family violence incidences or support as part of their wider work.
Cultural approaches to achieving family wellbeing specifically when working with Pacific families impacted by family violence
Each ethnic-specific programme is delivered in a combination of one of the ethnic Pacific languages and English.
The programme is FREE, however, due to high demand, limited spaces are available.
Description: The ethnic specific programmes give participants an in-depth insight to cultural approaches to family wellbeing when dealing with family violence, specific to one of the eight Pacific nations
What you learn: Cultural approaches to achieving family wellbeing specifically when working with Pacific families impacted by family violence
For: Qualified Pacific family violence practitioners and social workers and those work with Pacific victims, perpetrators or their families as part of their wider work
Cost: Free
Registration: Preference is given to Pacific practitioners working with Pacific families
Nga Vaka o Kāiga Tapu Training Schedule 2021
| Programmes | Location | Dates | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Island - Turanga Maori | Auckland | 10, 11, 12 May 2021 | Click for details | 9am - 3pm daily |
| Tonga - Fofola e fala kae talanoa e Kainga | Waikato | 21, 22, 29 May 2021 | Click for details | TBC |
| Tuvalu - Toku Fou Tiale | Auckland | 27, 28, 29 May 2021 | TBC | TBC |
| Niue - Koe Fakatupuolamoui he tau Magafaoa | Auckland | 3, 4, 5 June 2021 | TBC | TBC |
| Samoa - O le Tofa Mamao | Auckland | 4 & 5 June 2021 | TBC | TBC |
| Tonga - Fofola e fala kae talanoa e Kainga | Auckland | 10, 11, 12 June 2021 | TBC | TBC |
| Fiji - Vuvale Sautu | Christchurch | 24,25,26 June 2021 | TBC | TBC |