Supporting Pasifika family wellbeing
‘Seuga’ is aimed at restoring the wellbeing of Pasifika families. There are two different pathways. One is for Pasifika men who have used or experienced violence. The other is for Pasifika women, or women in relationships with Pasifika men.
Seuga is a 10-week education programme aiming to improve the resilience and wellbeing of Pasifika families by addressing the underlying issues of family violence, addiction and anger. It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model.
To find out more, call Nicky on ✆027 702 1845.
Seuga is open to Pasifika men and women, aged 18 and over, in Christchurch and the surrounding areas. It supports those experiencing issues stemming from family dramas, culture clashes, faith complications, misuse of alcohol, drugs and more.
While it is open to men and women, groups are ran separately.
Seuga covers culture, family and the pillars of the fonofale model, with discussions on cultural differences, family violence, alcohol & drugs, faith and other topics that bring insight into Pasifika men’s behavioural problems and help develop their wellbeing.
Each session ends with a ‘TALANOA’ (therapy) session to have a safe conversation regarding anything that arises.
Seuga is delivered bilingually in English and Samoan
Seuga Pasifika men's group operates every Saturday during term time, 9.30-12.30, at Phillipstown Community Hub (room 7).
Seuga women's group operates every Tuesday during term time, 9.30-12.30, at Phillipstown Community Hub (room 7).
To join the men's group, call Nicky on ✆027 514 4027, or complete our referral form.
To join the women's group, call Tonia on ✆027 702 1845.
Unfortunately not, as we cannot offer childcare. Please arrange alternative care for your children.
Contact Us
- Call us free on ✆0800 28 48 26 or ✆(03) 378 3847 - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in Canterbury
- For information about Seuga, call Nicky on ✆027 514 4027
- Email ✉enquiries@aviva.org.nz (this inbox is checked Monday-Friday, 9-5)
- If you are a social service or other referring agency, please complete a referral form and forward to Aviva by email
“The knowledge and wisdom shared in the Seuga programme have helped me to understand my accountability to life, the importance of family, and guide me spiritually so I can be strong mentally, emotionally, and physically.” - Seuga participant