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vā spaces

I uphold the profound understanding of vā space passed down to me by my mother. It's a deeply rooted belief that vā is not just a concept, but a guiding principle for how we should all live. Creating room for others to flourish within our shared spaces is one of the most beautiful acts we can perform as inhabitants of this planet.

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“Teu le vā. The philosophical cultural call to action, to take care of the vā. To care for your relationships. We are all connected. Our actions and our intentions matter. The way we treat people matters. All our relationships require the same respect and regard we hold for ourselves.”

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recognitions

2023 Social Work Awards

Pacific Peoples Practice Award

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers

2018 New Zealand lgbt awards

Finalist for Corporate Ally

Man with ula (Samoan necklace) speaking to seated audience in classroom setting.
Man smiling indoors, wearing a black shirt and beaded necklace, sitting with a presentation screen in the background.
Two people posing, one holding a Pacific People's Practice Award, in front of a backdrop featuring logos for Oranga Tamariki and other organizations.