The unique approach – using systems change

“So what system are we trying to shift?” That is the key question each week for the systems innovators in the Healthy Families South Auckland team at The Southern Initiative when analysing their work with communities in Tamaki Makaurau. Healthy Families South Auckland utilises the Six Conditions of Systems Change as part of its systems […]

Community workshops examine solutions for alcohol related harm

Community workshops examine solutions for alcohol related harm

Pictured: Andy Piutau co-designing with community participants A series of community workshops has given local people an opportunity to help reduce alcohol-related harm where they live, learn, work, and play in South Auckland Healthy Families South Auckland (The Cause Collective) hosted four community workshops for residents, church ministers, youth, and sports and fitness advocates to […]

Manurewa centre explore new ways to connect with whānau

Centre Manager Inano Lotulelei (far right) addressing parents during an engagement workshop with parents. The Pacific Early Learning Community Centre (PELCC/The Centre) in Rowandale, Manurewa has been operating since 2020. With a roll of 28 children, PELCC aims to care for children of all cultures, aged between 2-5 years old. PELCC participated in the Early […]