I need support for my family
Find practical, culturally grounded family support.
Explore Family SupportSupporting Family Wellbeing
Support thatstrengthensPacific people.
Vaka Pasifika works alongside individuals, families and young people with culturally grounded support and practical next steps.
I am a young person
See support designed around young people and their goals.
Explore Young ChampionsI want to refer someone
Clear information for families and professional referrers.
Make a ReferralA calm first step
Not sure where to begin? That is okay.
You do not need to know the correct programme name before you get in touch. Tell us what you need and the team will help you take the next step.
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Tell us what you need
Call, email or use the referral form.
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We listen and guide
Our team helps identify the most useful support.
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Move forward together
You can decide what happens next.
How we can help
Support that meets you where you are
You do not need to understand our service structure before you contact us. Start with what you need and our team will help you find the right path.
Family Support
Culturally grounded support for families, including family violence, parenting, relationships and family-centred support.
View Family SupportYoung Champions
Flexible support that helps young people build resilience, life skills and healthier relationships.
View Young ChampionsTraining
Professional development for organisations, including cultural competency and strength-based practice.
View TrainingProfessional development
Training for stronger practice
Vaka Pasifika provides professional training for organisations and practitioners. Training is often fee-based. Ask us about delivery, location and a quote for your group.
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Serving Pacific communities since 2007
About Vaka Pasifika
Pacific people supporting Pacific people.
Vaka Pasifika is a Pacific-led social service established to support Pacific people to take charge of their lives and participate fully in Aotearoa New Zealand society.
- Welcoming, respectful and easy to understand
- Support for individuals, families and young people
- Connected to Pacific culture and community
Referrals
Ready to make a referral?
Use our guided referral form for yourself, a family member, a young person or someone you support professionally.
Start a referral
Your information is handled with care.
Contact us
We are here to help.
Call us
021 0290 0701Email us
info@vakapasifika.org.nzHours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Postal address
PO Box 81036, Whenuapai, Auckland 0618