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Weave Family Solutions

Pasifika-led • Tāmaki Makaurau & Samoa

Culturally anchored support for Pasifika families

Specialist family violence support, social work supervision and cultural consultancy for Samoan, Tongan and wider Pasifika communities — grounded in dignity, safety and Pacific values.

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  • SWRB-registered supervisor
  • Tāmaki Makaurau & online NZ-wide
  • English · Samoan · Tongan
Genevieve Sang-Yum, founder of Weave Family Solutions, in Tāmaki Makaurau

Genevieve Sang-Yum — founder and supervisor. Samoan and Chinese heritage, born and practising in South Auckland.

Pasifika-led practice Founded and led by a Samoan-Chinese social worker.
SWRB registered Supervision aligned to Social Workers Registration Board standards.
Care that travels In person in Auckland, online across Aotearoa and Samoa.

What we offer

Three ways we can help

Expert-led, culturally grounded support for Pasifika individuals, families and professionals.

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Family Violence Support

Culturally anchored safety programmes for individuals and aiga affected by family violence — safety planning, healing and pathways forward.

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Social Work Supervision

SWRB-aligned clinical supervision and cultural mentoring for registered social workers, students and NGO practitioners.

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Cultural Consultancy

Practical guidance for organisations engaging Pasifika communities, grounded in Fa'a Samoa and Anga Faka-Tonga.

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How we work

A process built on talanoa

No rushed intake. We start with story, then build a plan you can actually keep.

  1. Talanoa

    We listen first — your story, your family, and what safety means in your context.

  2. Plan together

    We agree on goals, pace and who needs to be involved. Nothing is decided for you.

  3. Walk alongside

    Regular sessions, practical tools and cultural grounding that fits your life.

  4. Review and strengthen

    We check what is working, adjust, and plan for the road ahead.

Who we help

Support that fits your world

Based in South Auckland, we provide tautua — service — to Pasifika individuals and families navigating family violence, and to practitioners seeking culturally grounded supervision.

  • Samoan, Tongan, Niuean, Fijian, Tokelauan and wider Pasifika families
  • Registered social workers, students and NGO practitioners
  • Organisations building respectful relationships with Pacific communities
  • Face-to-face in Auckland, online across Aotearoa and Samoa
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Pasifika community support in Tāmaki Makaurau — Weave Family Solutions

Our values

Grounded in Pacific values

The principles that guide every session, every plan, every conversation.

Alofa

Love & compassion

Fa'aaloalo

Respect

Tautua

Service

Aiga

Family & community

Client story

“From my very first meeting, my fears and worries started to disappear. This journey has given us a second chance at the life we deserve. I will be forever grateful for the support, guidance and hope that Weave Family Solutions provided.”
A.P. — Tāmaki Makaurau

Free resource

A supervision agreement template you can actually use

Confidentiality, frequency, fees, cultural framing and review — the eight clauses that stop a supervision arrangement going wrong, in a Word document you can edit and sign.

  • Word document
  • 20 minutes to complete
  • No email required
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What it covers

  • Purpose and model of supervision
  • Frequency, length and how sessions are held
  • Fees, invoicing and cancellation
  • Confidentiality and its limits
  • Record keeping and who owns notes
  • Review, complaints and termination

Written for Aotearoa New Zealand practice, with room for a Pasifika cultural frame.

Questions

Answers before you call

The things people most often want to know before they get in touch.

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How do you ensure cultural sensitivity in your services?

Our services are holistic, acknowledging the importance of every aspect of an individual. We prioritise working with integrity and respect — values fundamental to this service.

We continuously engage in professional development and consultation with Pasifika community leaders and elders to ensure our services align with community needs and values.

How can Social Work Supervision help my professional development?

Social work supervision provides a structured opportunity to reflect on your practice, receive guidance and support, enhance your skills, and address challenges you may encounter. Our supervision is tailored to your individual needs, focusing on personal growth, safety and building resilience.

Regular supervision also demonstrates commitment to professional standards, which is beneficial for career progression and fulfilling SWRB requirements.

What does Family Violence Facilitation entail?

Our family violence facilitation service supports both victims and users of family violence within the Pasifika community. For victims, the programme focuses on healing, empowerment and safety planning. For users of violence, it addresses accountability, responsibility and strategies for non-violent behaviour.

Both programmes are culturally sensitive and aim to promote positive change and break the cycle of family violence.

Who is eligible for your services?

Our services are available to all individuals within the Pasifika community in New Zealand who are impacted by family violence, regardless of gender or age. Whether you are a victim seeking support, a practitioner in need of supervision, or someone ready to address their behaviour, we are here to help. Services are also available online for those outside of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Resources

Insights & resources

Articles on family violence prevention, social work practice and community wellbeing.

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Take the first step

Take the first step

Contact us to talk about what you need. We will tell you honestly whether we are the right service, and what happens next.

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