Pathways to Potential
About Community Fale
Community Fale creates safe, inclusive spaces for Pasifika young people aged 15-24. We help youth build confidence, resilience, and life skills while fostering leadership, teamwork, and cultural connection.
Working alongside the Clinic Care Team, we provide holistic support that blends physical, mental, and social wellbeing – empowering youth to feel capable, valued, and ready to make a positive impact in their communities.
As it’s core, Community Fale is a place for talanoa, empowerment, and belonging – a home where young people are encouraged to show up as their full selves.
Navigating the Waves Together
E fofo e alamea le alamea | The crown of thorns is removed by the same hands that placed it there.
Community Fale recognises that strong communities are built when people have access to the knowledge, services, and relationships that support their wellbeing. Our work focuses on strengthening the health and wellbeing of Pacific communities by creating accessible spaces where people can connect with trusted services, gain practical knowledge, and support one another. Community Fale creates spaces for talanoa where communities can engage with health, education, preventative care, and wellbeing services in ways that reflect Pacific values and ways of connecting. Through community-based programmes, outreach initiatives, and our Village Collective Hub & Clinic, we aim to strengthen health literacy, increase access to services, and reduce barriers that Pacific communities may face when engaging with health systems.
Our approach recognises that wellbeing is holistic and interconnected. Guided by Pacific frameworks such as the Fonofale Framework, Community Fale centres the relationships between family, culture, spirituality, physical health, and environment. By working alongside community partners and trusted providers, we support community-led approaches that empower people to take an active role in their wellbeing. Community Fale initiatives are developed in partnership with community organisations, schools, and health providers to ensure services remain responsive to community needs. Through this work, we aim to strengthen connections between rangatahi, families, and services that support health and thriving Pacific communities.
VC Hub & Clinic
The VC hub & clinic represents a central space within Village Collective where rangtahi and community members can access health and wellbeing services in a safe and welcoming environment. The term ‘Hub’ reflects a place of connection, support and community, while ‘Clinic’ highlights the availability of trusted health services such as health checks, counselling, and immunisations delivered through clinical partners.
Outreach
The name Outreach reflects Village Collective’s commitment to bringing services directly into the community rather than expecting communities to come to us. Through outreach initiatives, the organisation delivers health education, vaccinations, and wellbeing support at community events, schools, and local gatherings to increase access to services and strengthen health literacy within Pacific communities.
South Auckland Pacific Pathways Advancement (SAPPA)
The name South Auckland Pacific Pathways Advancement (SAPPA) reflects the programme’s focus on supporting Pacific and Maori rangatahi in South Auckland to explore and strengthen their pathways in life. ‘Pathways Advancement’ represents the programme’s aim to empower young people through leadership development, cultural, identity, and confidence-building so they can navigate education, wellbeing, and future opportunities with greater clarity and purpose.
Wellbeing Now
The name Wellbeing Now emphasises the importance of focusing on mental wellbeing in the present moment. It encourages rangatahi to recognise that their wellbeing matters right now, not just in the future. The programme supports young people to better understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical tools that help them navigate challenges and support their mental health.
Pathways to Potential
About Community Fale
Community Fale creates safe, inclusive spaces for Pasifika young people aged 15-24. We help youth build confidence, resilience, and life skills while fostering leadership, teamwork, and cultural connection.
Working alongside the Clinic Care Team, we provide holistic support that blends physical, mental, and social wellbeing – empowering youth to feel capable, valued, and ready to make a positive impact in their communities.
As it’s core, Community Fale is a place for talanoa, empowerment, and belonging – a home where young people are encouraged to show up as their full selves.
VILLAGE COLLECTIVE HUB & CLINIC
| Overview | A community-based health hub that provides accessible health services and wellbeing support in a culturally safe environment. Services include sexual health checks, immunisations, counselling, and other wellbeing services delivered in partnership with trusted health providers and our Care Team. The hub aims to provide a safe space for connection and belonging. |
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| Frequency | As needed. |
| Programme Duration | No maximum number of sessions. |
| Session Duration | Dependent on the needs of the young person. |
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| Medium | In-person and online |
| Location | Village Collective Hub & Clinic (59 Druces Rd, Wiri) |
OUTREACH – Community Events
| Overview | Community outreach initiatives that bring health education, immunisations, and preventative health services directly into community spaces. These events aim to improve health literacy, increase access to services, and strengthen trust between communities and health providers. |
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| Frequency | One-off per event or recurring (if needed) |
| Programme Duration | Event duration. |
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| Medium | In-person |
| Location | Event site or Village Collective Hub |
| Notes | Immunisation programme can be delivered as part of In-school offerings or part of one-off events. Parents Fonos are also available with clinicians on request. |
South Auckland Pacific Pathways Advancement (SAPPA)
| Overview | A leadership and empowerment programme supporting Pacific and Maori young people to explore identity, culture, and pathways for personal development. SAPPA encourages rangatahi to strengthen cultural pride, build leadership capability, and develop confidence in navigating education, health, and community spaces. |
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| Frequency | One-off per session. |
| Programme Duration | Dependent on the number of classes engaged and the number of sessions delivered. |
| Session Duration | 45 mins – 1 hour |
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| Medium | In-person and in class. |
| Notes | Programme can be adapted to be used with community, youth and/or sports groups. |
WELLBEING NOW
| Overview | A mental wellbeing and resilience programme that supports rangatahi to better understand emotions, stress, identity, and relationships. Through interactive activities and talanoa, the programme builds emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence while encouraging healthy decision-making and resilience. |
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| Frequency | One-off per session. |
| Programme Duration | Dependent on the number of classes engaged and the number of sessions delivered. |
| Session Duration | 45 mins – 1 hour |
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| Medium | In-person and in class. |
| Notes | Programme can be adapted to align with school health curriculum outcomes. |
FOR YOUTH
Community Fale is your third space – a home away from home and study, where you can be you.
Our hub provides a welcoming space for Pasifika young people to connect, study, and unwind away from the noise of everyday life. Whether you’re escaping a busy university or school schedule or looking for a calm space away from home, the Fale is here for you – a place where you can hang out with peers, feel supported, and belong.
Alongside the hub, our Village Collective Clinic offers free, judgement-free health services that make looking after your wellbeing simple and stress-free:
Free Health Checks: General and sexual health checks in collaboration with Auckland Sexual Health Services
Free Psychologist Sessions: Uncapped and fully funded – because feeling better shouldn’t come with a price tag.
Pasifika Care Team: Every clinician and counsellor understands your world and your culture. You’re cared for by your own community.
All services are completely free, confidential, and designed with Pasifika youth in mind
– empowering you to look after your mind, body and spirit without barriers.
FOR COMMUNITIES & PARTNERS
Community Fale thrives through partnership – walking alongside schools, churches, organizations, and community groups who share our vision for empower Pasifika youth. Our outreach brings health, education and connection directly to the community. By working together, we make wellbeing accessible and culturally grounded – meeting our people where they are.
We offer:
- Outreach Program Delivery: Bringing accessibility with ease, Community Fale is present at as many community events as we can – offering free health checks and immunization drives that protect our people. With a current focus on the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, we’re ensuring Pasifika communities stay protected and informed against potential outbreaks.
- Community Health Pop-Ups: Partnering with Auckland Sexual Health Services (ASHS) and our Care Team to provide free health checks, sexual health checks, vaccines and wellbeing support in community settings.
- Collaborative Events: Working alongside local churches, youth groups, and councils to host activations that stretch our reach and ensure accessible health education for Pasifika youth and their families.
Every partnership is grounded in service, collaboration, and connection. Together, we strengthen the collective wellbeing of our communities – ensuring no young person is left behind.
VOICES FROM THE VILLAGES
“I have recommended the services to others who have also benefitted from the sessions. Again it’s important to understand the context of your clients and I can say that my experience has been great because of this.” – Talavou, 35
“Before we found Village Collective, we had sought help from other health and well-being providers for our daughter. However, these ‘Pakeha-led’ institutions felt uncomfortable and dismissive of what our daughter was experiencing. From our very first meeting, Koni made both our daughter and us feel at ease. Our daughter was finally able to speak and be heard. Koni helped her find her voice, allowing her to express her thoughts, feelings, and emotions.” – Mother of Talavou, 48
“Village Collective is a warm and welcoming space to be in. It allows those attending sessions to relax and not feel as though they are in a sterile, hospital environment.” – Talavou, 21
“Accessibility & Brown. This service is affordable, professional and is friendly on our brown and MVPFAFF+ groups. A service like this is rare” – Talavou, 23
OUR WORK IN ACTION
We’re constantly out in the community—connecting with youth, families, and partners to make wellbeing, education, and health support accessible and culturally grounded.
Recent initiatives include the Lotu Factor Symposium, mental wellbeing workshops with AUPISA, the Manurewa Community Network Wellbeing Expo, Fa’amalu Fanau deliveries across local churches, a Free Dental Day with AUT Oral Health, and supporting the NZRL Secondary School Tournament with free health checks and wellbeing advice.
Together, these activations reflect the heart of Community Fale: being visible, accessible, and present where Pasifika youth are, ensuring wellbeing is part of everyday life—not a luxury.
