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By Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann

Teu Le Va Caring for the relational distance of reciprocity towards a better solution- a Samoan perspective Wellington 9.40am-10.20am Tuesday 15 September 2009. By Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann. Overview -.

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  1. Teu Le VaCaring for the relational distance ofreciprocity towards a better solution-a Samoan perspectiveWellington9.40am-10.20amTuesday 15 September 2009 ByFuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann

  2. Overview - • Introduction-whether it’s in the arena of supported employment, or the wider area of disabilities, mental health and other determinants of health. There is only one question and one outcome- • How will this affect (Pacific) consumer/service user and their families in a positive way?

  3. SOLUTIONS • How will this affect (Pacific) consumer/service user and their families in a positive way? • Past and Present learnings-Hurricanes vs Colonization • Supported Employment-Past.Present and Future • Cycle of Poverty • Le Va-Reciprocity-E tali le alofa i le alofa • Recovery • Fonofale Model • Seitapu Cultural & Clinical Competencies • ASENZ & Pacific Supported Employment PrinciplesEND.

  4. CYCLE OF POVERTY

  5. LE VA- • In Samoan cultural context - Le Va or the gap is a sacred space - a relational space-a place that is respected, that is equal and that it maintains and promotes mana or a sense of dignity.

  6. The gap The gap has a different meaning in a European context • “Mind the Gap” – A British Railway versus Kuala Lumpur Rail Story

  7. Le Va versus The Gap • The significant difference is that one is about inclusiveness and empowering whilst the other is about exclusiveness and maintaining power

  8. RECOVERY- the way forward • PAST PRESENT LEARNINGS-RETHINK • FUTURE CREATIONS • PACIFIC PEOPLE & SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT • EDUCATION/TRAINING

  9. Priniciples of Supported Employment-ASENZ: Open Employment, Wages and Benefits Placement First, Inclusiveness, Indivividualised and Ongoing Support, Choices & Career Development- Overlay with Pacific principles of Respecting Pacific culture Valuing family,Quality healthcare,working together- and the outcome will “affect Pacific consumer/service user and their families in a positive way”

  10. The End Try a little kindness….

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