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Taeaomanino Trust

Taeaomanino Trust. Engaging Pacific Communities 7 May 2010. Organisational History. First funding in 1991 $2000 from Dept of Internal Affairs One volunteer worker 2010 – 1.3 mil turnover 27 paid staff, 18 active volunteer workers Main sources of income MSD, MoH, CCDHB.

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Taeaomanino Trust

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  1. Taeaomanino Trust Engaging Pacific Communities 7 May 2010

  2. Organisational History • First funding in 1991 • $2000 from Dept of Internal Affairs • One volunteer worker • 2010 – 1.3 mil turnover • 27 paid staff, 18 active volunteer workers • Main sources of income MSD, MoH, CCDHB

  3. Engaging Pacific Communities • Important to recognise different perspectives of community engagement • Consultation • One off Initiatives e.g. Creekfest, Strong Pacific Action Week • Work towards engaging for sustainability

  4. Our Expertise • We don’t see ourselves as experts in engaging Pacific communities • We ARE the Pacific community • We are experts in engaging mainstream agencies and demystifying fa’a Pasefika

  5. The Dilemma • Stop sending ducks to eagle school • Stop treating our eagles like ducks Remember • An eagle can spot eagles, ducks can spot ducks

  6. Understanding ‘Yes means No’ Syndrome The Hit and Run Moan and Groan Following up, if Pacific complain – LISTEN and ACT or explain why not Always come back to us with a result – positive or negative We know Palagi’s too you know so be mindful of who you complain to. More Dilemmas

  7. Pacific Best Practise Role Models • Sina Umaga - MSD • Rosetta Iupeli - MSD • Dr Debbie Ryan – Pacific Perspectives • Dr Api Talemaitoga – MoH • Kerupi Tavita – Self Employed/Community

  8. Characteristics • A strong sense of cultural identity • Le Va – the sacred space that weaves between relationships • Feagaiga – the covenant between men and women • Well qualified by both Palagi and Pacific standards • Are not afraid to articulate their passion for Pacific and their desire to achieve the best for Pacific peoples to all parties – and so this with respect • Maintain your confidence, are discreet

  9. Non Pacific Best Practise Role Models • Carmela Petagna – MoH • Allan Jones (formerly DIA, now MSD) • Sonya Cameron (formerly, CYF not NZAID)

  10. Characteristics • Genuinely supportive of quality services for Pacific….and any other marginalised group • Always provide options • Aren’t afraid to be wrong • Call when they don’t need to • Take a genuine interest in what you’re doing outside of the primary relationship • Will advocate for you

  11. Mainstream organisations that are doing it well • Lower Hutt Family Centre • Wesley Community Action • Cannons Creek Fanau Centre • Whitireia Polytechnic – Dr Jean Mitaera/ Dr Margaret Southwick

  12. Characteristics • Allow Pacific to be Pacific • Maximise use of all facets of Pacific, skills, knowledge, leadership, experience • Know that their Pacific staff are the Pacific community • Actively advocate for Pacific

  13. Summary • Have you got sustainable community engagement with Pacific peoples? • Rate your success

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