Pasifika Futures chief executive Debbie Sorensen congratulates Vui Mark Gosche and Tupou Manapori as recipients of the Pacific Community Leadership Award at the SunPix Pacific Peoples Inaugural Awards held recently at the Manukau Institute of Technology. The Pacific Community Leadership award sponsored by Pasifika Futures recognises Pacific People who lead community organisations in any field… Read more »
Ministers discuss Whānau Ora moving forward
A chance to talanoa and address Whānau Ora issues took place recently at the Pasifika Whānau Ora Conference in Wellington led by Pasifika Futures, a commissioning agency for Pacific Whānau Ora work. Mrs Debbie Sorensen, Pasifika Futures chief executive says the annual conference provides the opportunities for partners and providers contracted to Pasifika Futures to… Read more »
27 Nov 2015: Pasifika Whānau Ora Award Winners announced
The winners of this year’s Pasifika Whānau Ora Awards have been revealed at the 2nd annual Whānau Ora Conference Dinner on Wednesday evening at Te Wharewaka o Poneke, hosted by the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga. At the event held in Wellington, individuals, providers and partners of Whānau Ora from all sectors… Read more »
Great turn-out at providers meeting
Grey skies and Wellington wind did not dampen the enthusiasm of over 25 Pasifika Whānau Ora providers, partners and individuals involved in the providers meeting leading up to the Whānau Ora conference at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington recently. The providers meeting gave the opportunity for Pasifika Futures Evaluation team to present… Read more »
Understanding whānau-centred approaches report
Earlier this week the Whānau Ora report ‘Understanding whānau-centred approaches: analysis of Phase One Whānau Ora research and monitoring results’ was launched by Minister for Whānau Ora and Minister for Māori Development Hon Te Ururoa Flavell. The report shows that placing the needs of families at the centre of service delivery is successful in achieving… Read more »
Nominate your Pacific Star
Nominations are open for the inaugural SunPix Pacific Peoples’ Awards to be screened on TV ONE on 5 December 2015. Nominations are now open for the five categories: 1. Pacific Community Leadership 2. Pacific Enterprise 3. Pacific Health and Wellbeing 4. Pacific Education 5. Pacific Emerging Youth Leadership Email your nominations to awards@sunpix.tv and… Read more »
Going solo and surviving
The story of Luseane Tuipulotu, a Tongan mum-of-two who is going solo and surviving with the help of our Whānau Ora service. Read the full story at http://www.pacifictrust.co.nz/news/going-solo-and-surviving/ Courtesy of Pacific Trust Canterbury
CEO Pasifika Futures Debbie Sorensen honoured
The Chief Executive Officer of Pasifika Futures Limited, Debbie Sorensen accepted the Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga Commander award from His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, at an investiture ceremony leading up to the July 4 coronation in Tonga. The awards ceremonial is part of a week of celebrations to mark the… Read more »
Culture, Community and Healing – 2015
Save the dates & Join us in Port Vila, Vanuatu Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa Vanuatu The Pasifika Medical Association in partnership with Vanuatu Medical and Dental Association in conjunction with The Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2015 Conference, announces its 18th Annual Conference. Conference Dates: 30th September – 2nd October 2015 Pre… Read more »
Supporting Tongan families in Wellington
The Tongan Wellington Leaders Council has been awarded a $210,000 contract through Pasifika Futures to support Tongan families in the Wellington region. The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs is proud to have supported the Council in its establishment and development to the point where it’s been able to win this important contract. The Ministry was… Read more »