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Tongan/Tamaki Langafonua Community Centre
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Pacific People
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Description
The Tongan/Tamaki Langafonua Community Centre is committed and supported to identifying and meeting the needs of the Tamaki community, especially those of Pacific descent. We empower individuals and families to cope with social issues affecting them emotionally, physically and spiritually.
The primary focus of the Centre is to provide support to Pacific individuals and families in all aspects of life by being culturally responsive and working from a cultural based fanau framework – ‘by the Pacific for the Pacific’.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Walk in
Make an appointment
Referral
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and advice from our caring team of skilled professionals.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Our services are free of charge, except for intensive counselling where the cost is negotiable and dependant on initial assessment.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
Tongan, English, Samoan
Services Provided
We currently deliver two 10-week Parenting and Family violence programmes. Family Violence Programme (Polokalama Vaa Tamaki Faka'api) - Family violence issues - Raising awareness & techniques to manage anger The programme targets families with dependent children who are at risk of poor life outcomes. Parenting Programme (Tauhi Vaa moe Fanau) In addition, we provide counselling and endeavour to assist people to explore and process their feelings in a safe, confidential manner, to support and empower them to manage and deal with their issues from a culturally responsive approach.
We currently deliver two 10-week Parenting and Family violence programmes. Family Violence Programme (Polokalama Vaa Tamaki Faka'api) - Family violence issues - Raising awareness & techniques to manage anger The programme targets families with dependent children who are at risk of poor life outcomes. Parenting Programme (Tauhi Vaa moe Fanau) In addition, we provide counselling and endeavour to assist people to explore and process their feelings in a safe, confidential manner, to support and empower them to manage and deal with their issues from a culturally responsive approach.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
We currently deliver two 10-week Parenting and Family violence programmes.
Family Violence Programme (Polokalama Vaa Tamaki Faka'api)
- Family violence issues
- Raising awareness & techniques to manage anger
The programme targets families with dependent children who are at risk of poor life outcomes.
Parenting Programme (Tauhi Vaa moe Fanau)
In addition, we provide counselling and endeavour to assist people to explore and process their feelings in a safe, confidential manner, to support and empower them to manage and deal with their issues from a culturally responsive approach.
We provide: Housing advocacy Budget advice and support (financial literacy education) Immigration advocacy Family & individual counselling Support & attend meetings with our clients that require advocacy
We provide: Housing advocacy Budget advice and support (financial literacy education) Immigration advocacy Family & individual counselling Support & attend meetings with our clients that require advocacy
We provide:
- Housing advocacy
- Budget advice and support (financial literacy education)
- Immigration advocacy
- Family & individual counselling
- Support & attend meetings with our clients that require advocacy
We provide high quality early childhood education on-site through our language nest Fe'ofa'aki Preschool. We offer a secure and inclusive environment where your child is able to grow and celebrate their language and identity. We also deliver a weekly programme 'Mafua 'Oe Manusiupoto' for our local Tongan elders. The programme entails: Arts & Crafts Cultural dance Community gardening Presentations & Workshops (Health & Disability) Outdoor excursions
We provide high quality early childhood education on-site through our language nest Fe'ofa'aki Preschool. We offer a secure and inclusive environment where your child is able to grow and celebrate their language and identity. We also deliver a weekly programme 'Mafua 'Oe Manusiupoto' for our local Tongan elders. The programme entails: Arts & Crafts Cultural dance Community gardening Presentations & Workshops (Health & Disability) Outdoor excursions
- Pre-school education
- Skills courses
We provide high quality early childhood education on-site through our language nest Fe'ofa'aki Preschool. We offer a secure and inclusive environment where your child is able to grow and celebrate their language and identity.
We also deliver a weekly programme 'Mafua 'Oe Manusiupoto' for our local Tongan elders. The programme entails:
- Arts & Crafts
- Cultural dance
- Community gardening
- Presentations & Workshops (Health & Disability)
- Outdoor excursions
Bookings by appointment only - JP is Point England based.
Bookings by appointment only - JP is Point England based.
- JP service
Bookings by appointment only - JP is Point England based.
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We provide a 24 hour residential service to disabled people to live in a supported community environment. Clients are NASC referred.
We provide a 24 hour residential service to disabled people to live in a supported community environment. Clients are NASC referred.
We provide a 24 hour residential service to disabled people to live in a supported community environment.
- Clients are NASC referred.
Monthly visits by our faith group to Paremoremo Prison.
Monthly visits by our faith group to Paremoremo Prison.
Monthly visits by our faith group to Paremoremo Prison.
Youth advocacy and mentoring interventions.
Youth advocacy and mentoring interventions.
Youth advocacy and mentoring interventions.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Central Auckland
Contact Details
183 Taniwha Street, Glen Innes
Central Auckland
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Phone
(09) 528 8280
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Fax
(09) 528 8295
Email
183 Taniwha Street
Glen Innes
Auckland 1072
Street Address
183 Taniwha Street
Glen Innes
Auckland 1072
Postal Address
PO Box 18379
Glen Innes
1072
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This page was last updated at 4:37PM on February 16, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Tongan/Tamaki Langafonua Community Centre.
We have qualified social workers and community workers who work with individuals and families to support them through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. Our role is to provide support and help in order to improve positive outcomes in people's lives. We work from a Tongan cultural based fanau framework and have adopted the Pacific conceptual framework of 'Fofola e fala kae talanoa ae kainga' to better meet the needs of our Pacific people.
We have qualified social workers and community workers who work with individuals and families to support them through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm.
Our role is to provide support and help in order to improve positive outcomes in people's lives. We work from a Tongan cultural based fanau framework and have adopted the Pacific conceptual framework of 'Fofola e fala kae talanoa ae kainga' to better meet the needs of our Pacific people.