Our Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee are made up of our Network Providers who play a strategic role advising our Board. This includes advising on Pacific cultural and community matters, as well as social issues relevant to our Pacific communities we serve, and different ways to address these issues.
Pasifika Health and Social Services Incorporated
Pasifika Health and Social Services Incorporated has been providing social services to the Mount Albert community since 1988. Services promote a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to the prevention and intervention of domestic violence and child abuse, resulting in empowered, safer families, healthier communities and a violence free society.
Contact: Seno Tuinukuafe
Phone: 09 828 4307
Address: 8 Hendon Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland
Manukau Pacific Island Trust
Manukau Pacific Island Trust provides family based services including better parenting skills programmes, community workshops, support and counselling for separated or divorced parents and family violence programs within the community. Established in Otara in 2001, the organisation is currently based in Manukau, and operates collaboratively with the community, guided by the principle of healthy, happy and harm-free families.
Contact: Lupe Vaofanua
Phone: 09 274 3425
Address: Shop 4, Otara Town Centre, Otara
Tongan Tamaki Langafonua Community Centre Inc
Starting out twenty years ago, Tongan Tamaki Langafonua Community Centre Inc was established with a focus on youth groups. The organisation now provides a range of services including pre-school and elderly activities, working together with Faifekau's and Community Leaders to support and help the local Glenn Innes community.
Contact: Naite Naiden or Goretti Kalolo
Phone: 09 528 8280
Address: 183 Taniwha Street, Glen Innes, Auckland
Vaiola PI Budgeting Services
Vaiola PI Budgeting Services provide specialist budgeting advice on mortgages, energy payments, repossessions, negotiating directly with lenders, banks and businesses. Established in 2008, the organisation is based in Mangere, and aims to educate the community, especially low income families, on how to budget their finances, and decrease the percentage of houses lost or put up for sale. A loan system for no-interest household goods is also available for eligible applicants.
Contact: Vai Harris
Phone: 09 256 9639
Address: Baptist Church Cnr Bader Drive & Ashgrove Rd Mangere Auckland