Moana Connect

We encourage you to join us for this serious and thought-provoking event. It's an opportunity to gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful conversations, and contribute to the betterment of Pacific child policies. 🌍 Link here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We have an upcoming webinar! Hosted by Dame Teuila Percival we present to you the Pacific Child Policy Webinar. This webinar aims to shed light on issues surrounding Pacific child policies, with an esteemed panel of speakers who will share their insights and perspectives.

Some of the team getting ready for day 2 of the @MedicalPasifika conference 🌺

Day 1 of the PMA conference and what an amazing day it was filled with culture, information, talanoa and fun for our community. Special mention to @dtiakia for presenting her findings on knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Covid-19 among Pacific people in Aotearoa. 🌺

Kia Orana 🌺 Our team have arrived in the Cook Islands for the @pasifika_medical_association conference. We can’t wait to share more of our journey. Stay tuned 🌺

Embracing the spirit of togetherness and unity by bringing a dish to share, showcasing the vibrant flavors of Tonga. 🥘🇹🇴🌺🤗 #TonganLanguageWeek #SharedLunch #CulturalCelebration #Moanaconnect

Tongan Language week shared lunch🇹🇴 A mouthwatering feast where we get to indulge in the delicious Tongan cuisine together! 🍍 From the aromatic flavors of 'ota ika' (marinated fish) to the scrumptious 'lu sipi' (Lamb chops with taro leaves), our taste buds were in for a treat!

Moana Connect had the honour of hosting Dr. Nikki Turner, IMAC Director, along with Dr. Adrian Trenholm, Lorraine Castelino, and Samantha Marsh. They came together to explore potential research projects. #MoanaConnect #ResearchProjects #ExcitingTimes

In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, it's important that we equip our children with the tools to navigate both the western and Tongan realms. We want them to thrive academically, professionally, and personally, while never forgetting the beauty and richness of our heritage.

Language is the key that unlocks the doors to our cultural heritage, connecting us to our roots and shaping our identity. It is through our mother tongue that we pass down the traditions, and values that have been cherished for generations.

Our aim is to develop, pilot and evaluate a Pacific resource toolkit consisting of relationship & sexuality education (RSE) curriculum-based lesson plans and related resources for teachers of Pacific learners aged 5 to 6 years.

Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia, Ang, Amelia and some of the team from Moana Connect facilitated a community presentation in the weekend highlighting the awesome work being done for ECE’s and communities.

To strengthen our engagement and practice with Pasifika families. We also acknowledge our very own Pasifika pioneer Ane Fa'aui, our keynote for My Baby's Village. Fa'afetai tele lava, thank you for having us.

Our vaka travelled down to Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa Marae for the 2023 National Midwifery Fono. Encouraged by the echoes and waves of change, many experts, support services, students, professionals, and Pasifika pioneers came together to strengthen the "nets we cast."

We thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and look forward to working with Capital more in future.

Over the past two days our team have had workshops with Mike Jaspers from Capital. Capital are a collective of campaigners, media specialists and social media experts. We are grateful to Mike for sharing his knowledge, tips & tricks and providing our team with important info.

We look forward to working more with the Christians Against Poverty New Zealand team.

Last week Thursday, Fale, Loata and Nicholas delivered a workshop to Christians against Poverty on Social theories that impact Pacific communities. The workshop was thought provoking and sparked conversation on how we as the Pacific Community can address these social theories.

practices. We are honored to have had the opportunity to learn from these inspiring pioneers and are grateful for their ongoing contributions to the health and well-being of our community. #PacificHealth #NursingHeroes #CulturalGuidance #HealthcareAdvocates #InspiringLeaders

Their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have paved the way for improved healthcare and cultural guidance for countless organisations. Their impact on Pacific communities is immeasurable, as they continue to advocate for equitable and culturally sensitive healthcare

📷 Meet some of the Pioneers of Pacific Health! 📷 We had the privilege of hosting two incredible individuals, Eseta Finau and Siniva Cruickshank, at our office. 📷📷 Eseta and Siniva have been true trailblazers in the field of Pacific health and nursing in New Zealand.