Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.
Stories of change
Le Va launches new Pasifika Suicide Prevention Community Fund
As a longstanding advocate for Pasifika, Le Va is honoured to once again be selected by the Ministry of Health, Suicide Prevention Office, to administer part of a $3.1 million community fund which supports communities to create innovative solutions to prevent suicide....
A celebration of food and community: The Mighty Waikato Cookbook
The nationwide COVID-19 response presented varied dilemmas when it came to the necessity of food. For some it was merely figuring out something creative for dinner every night; for others, unemployment and loss of income made food shopping a financial challenge; there...
Change for good
The Chief Executives of the Wise Group have sent a paper called Please Press Pause to Government with the following important message about taking the time to reflect on some of the sector transformation that has been nimbly achieved over the past six weeks, because...
‘Here to help u’ community support during COVID-19 launches
Hamilton residents can now access social service support during COVID-19 at their fingertips thanks to a pioneering community response website ‘heretohelpu.nz‘. ‘Here to help u’ is a community initiative supported by Hamilton community service providers, volunteers...
Staying on Track wellbeing support through COVID-19 launches
‘Staying on Track’ is the latest free online course developed by our Just a Thought team in partnership with the Ministry of Health, to enhance New Zealanders’ emotional wellbeing through the current COVID-19 situation. Just a Thought Programme Lead, Charlie David...
COVID-19: Trouble in your bubble? #CatchYourself
Le Va is preventing violence within our communities during these challenging times. While physical safety, hygiene and health are currently being addressed during New Zealand’s unprecedented lockdown to reduce the spread of Covid-19, Le Va recognises that there is...