LAVEA'I TRUST INC. :: Established as an Incorporated Charitable Trust in July 2002 :: Lavea'i translated into English means to 'help our people' :: Helping Pacific peoples to become self-sufficient members of the community :: Affiliated member to PIWP Aotearoa Inc. since November 2001 :: Servicing the Pacific Island communities in the Greater Wellington region (Hutt Valley; Porirua; Wellington) :: Promoting a holistic approach to address the 'skills and information gap' prevalent within the Pacific Island communities :: Lavea'i Trust will provide three distinct services:- 1) Training 2) Advice 3) Counselling OUR PROGRAMS Families & Communities Wellbeing :: Parenting Workshops :: Budgeting Advice Primary Health :: Programmes targeting Pacific Island elderly, youth and their families Education :: Improve access to affordable quality earlychildhood care and programmes :: Event Management and Implementation "Wellington Pacific Peoples Awards" :: Improve access to Employment and Business Training support and programmes for community groups, start-ups and small-medium sized businesses :: Career & Information/Advice workshops :: Understanding NZ systems and life skills workshops OUR VISION To be known as providers of consistent, quality, timely and accessible services and leadership in the areas of Pacific Island families & communities, primary health and education. OUR MISSION Lavea'i Trust provides 'hope' and 'motivation' to be better self-sufficient people, have better families and become better communities by providing quality training, advice and counselling to Pacific Island families and communities. OUR CORE VALUES :: Innovation to work at smarter ways to achieving the mission :: Creativity to reward a culture of 'thinking outside the box' and implentation :: Team and family approach to solving problems within Lavea'i and with our Pacific communities :: Excellence in approach, planning, communication and implementation and relationship building :: Integrity and Transparency at all levels :: Honesty; open communication and participation :: Mutual respect for all cultures and peoples :: Have fun and be fun to be with :: To hold true to 'do unto others as you would have them to do unto you' :: To be a 'servant' and beacon of light for Pacific Peoples These are the values we will strive by regardless of changes in our environment. LAVEA'I BOARD OF TRUSTEES :: Naomi Saluni Chairperson :: Janet Laban Co-Chairperson :: Vaipou Saluni Treasurer :: Sonia Orlando Secretary :: Ruta Langi Trustee :: Esther McIntyre Trustee :: Ruth Sewak Trustee LAVEA'I TRUST STAFF :: Naomi Saluni Project Manager :: Sione Saluni Office Manager/Cultural Advisor SIONE SALUNI Lavea'i Trust Inc. employed Sione Saluni as office manager and cultural advisor in April 2003. Sione is 69 years of age and is enjoying his new job, it has given him a new sense of purpose in life. He is currently learning how to use the computer with Senior Net in Lower Hutt and helping members of the Tongan community access Lavea'i Trust services. LOCATION Lavea'i Trust Inc. Level 2, ISP Centre 14 Laings Road LOWER HUTT CONTACT Ph/fax (04) 566-9767 Mobile 025-415-117 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 10am-2pm
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