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28 Apr 21
Autism Acceptance Month – “Not a special need but a special ability”
April is Autism Acceptance Month and for Samoan mother-of-four, Jessie Taefu, this heightened awareness is a welcomed gesture for her family and the wider community.   Autism...
27 Apr 21
Matua Day – Fun and fellowship for our Pacific elders
The fun day is coordinated by Ailua Makalio, the Cultural Advisor for Etu Pasifika – the largest Pacific health provider in the Canterbury region. She says the event brings togethe...
23 Apr 21
Technological support critical for rural communities to access health services
Akarere Henry, CEO South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust The CEO of a health and social services provider for Pacific families in Tokoroa says there is a strong ne...
22 Apr 21
Abolishment of DHBs an opportunity to unite Pacific health providers
Dr Kiki Maoate, ONZM, FRACS The New Zealand Government’s plan to abolish the 20 district health boards in favour of a centralised body is an opportunity for all Pacific health prov...
21 Apr 21
Oral healthcare a key focus for new Etu Pasifika board member
Dr Tule Fanakava Misa, BDS, NZDREX Newly appointed board member for Etu Pasifika in Christchurch, Dr Tule Fanakava Misa, BDS, NZDREX, is a Tongan dent...
21 Apr 21
Mental health training addresses a priority raised by the Pacific community
A four-day mental health training session for staff of Pasifika Futures partners, The Fono and Etu Pasifika has given front line workers the basic tools to prov...
17 Apr 21
Pasifika Health Power Webinar inspires and challenges medical students
A webinar organised by the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) to encourage Pacific students in their future medical careers, focused on the benefits of embarking on research projec...
16 Apr 21
“Pinikilicious Day” – a time of pampering and self-reflection for Pacific women
Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM Community advocate Lealamanu’a Aiga Caroline Mareko, MNZM, knows all too well the devasting impact when Pacific mothers put the well-being of...
14 Apr 21
Extra boost for mental health and addiction services for Pacific peoples
Mental health and addiction amongst the Pacific community is the focus for an extra $6.6 million of Government funding to increase access to mental health support services. Ministe...
13 Apr 21
Improving awareness and access to medical research funding – Tolotea Lanumata
Pacific researcher Tolotea Lanumata will present at a webinar tomorrow to encourage and guide Pacific medical students on their future career paths. But Lanumata’s talk will not be...
9 Apr 21
A career inspired by a life saved – Dr Bruce Su’a
Dr Bruce Su’a, MBChB When Dr Bruce Su’a, MBChb, was growing up in Samoa, he would see the huge scar across his grandfather’s chest and hear stories of its origin – the result of li...
8 Apr 21
Covid-19 vaccine a “no brainer” to ensure the safety of your family
Lucyanne Laurenson, Director of Learning and Development, PMA A frontline worker for the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) says getting the Covid-19 vaccine was a “no brainer” to...
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