Connecting positively with Pasifika youth, supporting them to discover and enhance their underlying strength and purpose to meet life's challenges with confidence.
Aiga
Overview
The Aiga programme is delivered by fitness experts, a registered psychologist, and leaders from within the Pasifika community. There is a strong integration with the aiga/family of youth involved, as well as the wider Pasifika community through existing partnerships with churches, schools, and other local Pasifika groups.
The programme provides opportunities for participants to build skills and understanding about mental well-being, physical well-being and cultural lead sessions which encompass traditional practices from an array of Pasifika communities. Fitness sessions are incorporated into each session which allows connections to grow between students and facilitators. Our registered psychologist delivers weekly activities focussed on mental health equipping students with solutions and strategies and providing opportunities for one-on-one discussions if needed.
This programme wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of Le Va
Intake Dates
Programme is run every school term.
Duration
10 weeks for two x 1.5 hour sessions per week.
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm-3pm.
Costs
There is no cost, however schools need to arrange their own transportation to the programme.
Eligibility
Referrals from participating schools only.
Youth aged 12-17 years and of Pasifika background.
Outcomes
Aiga/families and communities are strongly connected, and people are actively participating in the wider community to prevent or cope with distress.
Aiga/families and communities are actively building resilience and reducing the risks of suicide.
Community leaders empower people, foster resilience, and bring people and resources together for better mental wellbeing.
Families/Aiga and communities have stronger relationships and confidence to be able to talk about their difficulties.
Youth and Aiga are informed about and assisted in accessing support services. People bereaved by suicide receive the support they need within their families and Aiga.
Pasifika young people are connected to their culture and are supported to build a strong cultural identity to enhance their mental wellbeing
Facilitators
Our dedicated team are highly skilled and experienced in all areas of youth coaching. They all share the same goal of making positive and lasting change to the lives of our youth, supporting them in reaching their full potential and providing opportunities for them to achieve their dreams.
Schools can enquire here to find out more and how to get involved by contacting henry@tgaboxingacademy.org.nz
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