"Nurturing our Children: Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse in Pasifika Communities: Insights from the Atu-Mai Programme"
Elizabeth Mati - Le Va
Time & Location
19 Nov 2024, 3:10 pm – 4:00 pm
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
About The Presenter
- Dr Elizabeth is an Aotearoa born Samoan living in Tamaki Makaurau with her husband and 3 children
- She is currently the General Manager for Le Va and previously spent three years as the Senior Manager of Le Va's Atu-Mai initiative, a national programme focused on preventing violence and sexual violence in Pasifika communities in Aotearoa
- As a registered Clinical Psychologist, she also sits on the Pasifikology Executive
- Before joining Le Va, Elizabeth worked in child and adolescent mental health, where she held both frontline and leadership roles. She has been committed to supporting the well-being of Pasifika people through various roles in sports, education, mental health forensic and community settings for the past 20 years