Breaking the Cycle: Hope and Healing for Pacific Women

Addressing the Intimate Partner Violence Crisis in Pacific Communities: Insights from Genevieve Sang-Yum Toakase Finau was murdered by her estranged partner Viliami Latu in 2021. He then took his own life. Photo/Facebook The tragic death of Toakase Finau in 2021 by her estranged husband despite legal protections, has reignited urgent conversations about systemic gaps in […]

Samoan Social Workers Needed for Important Family Violence Research

Exploring the Intersections of Faith and Abuse in Auckland’s Samoan Community Read the Full Study to Discover More I am currently seeking participants for a groundbreaking research project that aims to shed light on the complex relationship between religious faith and family violence within Auckland’s Samoan community. About the Project The study, titled “Intersections of […]

Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery pathway Study

Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery pathway Study Read the Full Study to Discover More Introduction: Personal Experience and Research Insights As a co-author of the research article titled ‘Empowering Pacific Patients on the Weight Loss Surgery Pathway Study,’ I share a deeply personal perspective on the importance of self-care and mutual support. […]