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Vaka Pasifika

Training

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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Who it is for

Organisations and practitioners seeking culturally grounded professional development.

Programmes

  • Cultural competency

    A Pasifika perspective

    Objective

    This training will benefit professionals who are working with Pacific families in health, social services, education and justice.

    What it includes

    • Increase awareness of Pacific people
    • Understand the historical background of Pacific people
    • Communicate effectively with Pacific people
    • Assess Pacific people effectively and accurately
    • Understand Pacific networks and hierarchies
    LengthOne day
    Time9am to 4pm
    CostEnquire
  • Strength-based practice

    Objective

    This training aims to upskill practitioners to work in a way that emphasises people’s self-determination and strengths.

    What it includes

    • Accurately assess the family
    • Identify the area of need
    • Protect the individual’s independence, resilience, ability to make choices and wellbeing
    • Help families identify their strengths
    • Help families use their strengths to find solutions
    LengthOne day
    Time9am to 4pm
    CostEnquire
  • Report and case-note writing

    Objective

    This training focuses on writing reports and case notes clearly, so practitioners can capture vital, accurate and concise information.

    What it includes

    • Understand the structure of report writing
    • Increase awareness of different styles of report writing
    • Develop your own style of report writing
    LengthOne day
    Time9am to 4pm
    CostEnquire
  • Financial management

    Budgeting and how to read financial statements

    Objective

    This training is for managers who need to read financial statements from accountants or senior management. Reading those statements can be difficult and time-consuming.

    What it includes

    • Managing a financial budget
    LengthOne day
    Time9am to 4pm
    CostEnquire

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Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Postal address

PO Box 81036, Whenuapai, Auckland 0618