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Vaka Pasifika
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Pacific People, Stopping Violence
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
We are family centred, child focused and dedicated to strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. We provide social services direct to Auckland’s Pacific populations, focusing on the wider social challenges facing Pacific Island peoples focusing on supporting families in the areas of domestic violence, substance abuse, relationships, parenting and youth offending.
We welcome all cultures within our community to access our services.
We provide support in the following areas:
- Parenting support
- Relationship support
- Advocacy
- Cultural support
- Non-violence programme
- Youth services
- Other social work support
Aim - Empowering Pacific Island people to take charge of their lives and those of their family/families to enjoy and participate in developing New Zealand Society.
Vision - To deliver social services for Pacific Island peoples and bring together social work providers to service Pacific Island people and better coordinate delivery and outcome(s).
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Make an appointment
Referral
Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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We are available for appointments earlier if clients require. Please contact us for more information.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide education programmes and individual counselling for those affected by domestic violence; men, women and children.
We provide education programmes and individual counselling for those affected by domestic violence; men, women and children.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
We provide education programmes and individual counselling for those affected by domestic violence; men, women and children.
We offer programmes which focus on empowering participants to make positive choices when managing their emotions in order to keep themselves and those around them safe. Vaka Pasifika currently offer two programmes including; To'a 'i loto (strength within) is for men. Fisi (blossom) has been created for our women Both programmes aim to develop skills to recognize triggers, solutions, the impact of our actions on others, and the ability to make positive choices for ourselves and those around us.
We offer programmes which focus on empowering participants to make positive choices when managing their emotions in order to keep themselves and those around them safe. Vaka Pasifika currently offer two programmes including; To'a 'i loto (strength within) is for men. Fisi (blossom) has been created for our women Both programmes aim to develop skills to recognize triggers, solutions, the impact of our actions on others, and the ability to make positive choices for ourselves and those around us.
We offer programmes which focus on empowering participants to make positive choices when managing their emotions in order to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Vaka Pasifika currently offer two programmes including;
- To'a 'i loto (strength within) is for men.
- Fisi (blossom) has been created for our women
Both programmes aim to develop skills to recognize triggers, solutions, the impact of our actions on others, and the ability to make positive choices for ourselves and those around us.
We aim to advance social services for pacific peoples.
We aim to advance social services for pacific peoples.
We aim to advance social services for pacific peoples.
Young Champions – a group programme that supports the youth to be able to make positive choices to encourage positive life outcomes. This programme is only available in group settings. Mentoring – one on one mentoring that supports in the following areas: Peer Pressure Offending Identity Self Esteem
Young Champions – a group programme that supports the youth to be able to make positive choices to encourage positive life outcomes. This programme is only available in group settings. Mentoring – one on one mentoring that supports in the following areas: Peer Pressure Offending Identity Self Esteem
Young Champions – a group programme that supports the youth to be able to make positive choices to encourage positive life outcomes. This programme is only available in group settings.
Mentoring – one on one mentoring that supports in the following areas:
- Peer Pressure
- Offending
- Identity
- Self Esteem
Our parenting support helps to identify the issues that are present between parent(s) and their children and offer the skills to help build and maintain a positive relationship between them. This service is offered face to face or online.
Our parenting support helps to identify the issues that are present between parent(s) and their children and offer the skills to help build and maintain a positive relationship between them. This service is offered face to face or online.
- Parenting education
- Parent wellbeing
- Whānau support
Our parenting support helps to identify the issues that are present between parent(s) and their children and offer the skills to help build and maintain a positive relationship between them. This service is offered face to face or online.
Vaka Pasifika can support you to work with other organizations including govt and non-govt departments, with the view that you will gain the skills and confidence to advocate for yourself.
Vaka Pasifika can support you to work with other organizations including govt and non-govt departments, with the view that you will gain the skills and confidence to advocate for yourself.
Vaka Pasifika can support you to work with other organizations including govt and non-govt departments, with the view that you will gain the skills and confidence to advocate for yourself.
Life skills
Life skills
- Life skills
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Child / Tamariki friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
West Auckland
Website
Contact Details
9 Northside Drive, Westgate, Auckland
West Auckland
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(021) 0290 0701
Email
Website
3/9 Northside Drive
Westgate
Auckland 0814
Street Address
3/9 Northside Drive
Westgate
Auckland 0814
Postal Address
PO Box 81036, Whenuapai, Auckland 0618
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This page was last updated at 11:07AM on August 9, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Vaka Pasifika.