Pasifika Support
Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust is a non-for-profit community organisation that was created by us for us, with a foundation of more than 20 years volunteer service from many of our Kaumatua / founding community members.
Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust is working alongside NMIT to ensure that all Pasifika students are well supported and have the best experience as learners.
Here are some of the ways we can support our Pasifika students
- Support and guide Pasifika learners in their development of core transferable skills, literacy numeracy, academic writing and research
- Promote and support learners to access scholarships
- Work alongside Pasifika learners, their tutors and others to solve issues that arise during their studies
- Where appropriate, provide proactive cultural support and advice to learners or connect them to guidance from Community Kaumatua / Leaders and/or the Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust team
- Provide regular events on campus for Pasifika students
- Attend orientation events or make classroom visits
- Celebrate Pasifika students’ success at graduation
- Provide access to our Community Nurse for students as needed
Contact us
For further support, contact our Pasifika Student Mentors the Nofo’anga— Our space, in the library on the Nelson campus.
We encourage all Pasifika students to pop in and see us and use our space.
Phone:
0508 Pasifika / 050872743452 for 24/7 wellbeing support
Email:
Use the online form below:
Meet the team |
Hayley Pouanga
Social Worker
Mālō e lelei, Tēna koutou katoa ko Hayley Pouanga tōku ingoa.
I offer support and guidance around wellbeing and mental health to ākonga at Te Pūkenga specialising in supporting Māori & Pasifika. Having studied here on campus I really understand the challenges student life can bring. It is a huge privilege to be back here to ensure you are well connected and supported while you study.
Contact me anytime, look forward to meeting you!
Caroline Latu
Social Worker - Kaimanaaki
Mālō e lelei, Kia ora and warm Pacific greetings. I’m Caro, a proud Tongan born and raised in South Auckland. I believe wellbeing is paramount to success in both studies and home life. As an experienced Social Worker, I enjoy working alongside whānau, youth and culturally diverse communities to support them in achieving their goals.
You will find me on the Marlborough campus and at Base Woodbourne. I look forward to meeting you.
