Thursday, 29 April 2021, 10:07 am
Foundation North has recently granted $98,100 to The
Tongan Health Society to support its wellbeing work with
young Pacific people in Auckland.
The Tongan Health
Society offers a youth-navigator led programme designed to
prevent suicide and suicidal thoughts in high-risk Pacific
youth in South Auckland. Concerning statistics show that
Pacific peoples have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and
attempts than all other ethnic groups living in New Zealand
(ref: Tiatia-Seath, Jemaima, 2016). Moreover, Pacific people
are less likely to access mental health services in
comparison to all other New Zealanders. The Tongan Health
Society seeks to break down barriers for Pacific people in