Supporting Pasifika family wellbeing
The Seuga programme is aimed at restoring the wellbeing of Pasifika aiga/families.
There are two different pathways:
- One for Pasifika men who have used or experienced violence.
- The other for Pasifika women or women in relationships with Pasifika men.
While it is open to men and women, groups are ran separately.
What is Seuga?
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, culture clashes, addiction and anger.
It is delivered bilingually in English and Samoan.
It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model. It includes discussions on cultural differences, family violence, alcohol & drugs, faith and other topics that bring insight into behavioural problems within the Pasifika community.
Each session ends with a ‘TALANOA’ (therapy) session to have a safe conversation regarding anything that arises.
For more information or to join the programme
For men's group, call Nicky on ✆027 514 4027, or complete our referral form.
For the women's group, call Tonia on ✆027 702 1845.
Contact Us
- Call us free on ✆0800 28 48 26 or ✆(03) 378 3847 - 24/7 for people in Canterbury
- For information about Seuga call Nicky on ✆027 514 4027
- Email ✉[email protected] (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