Mapu Maia Pacific Unit of the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand

Our Aim To provide a culturally appropriate service to effectively reduce gambling related harms in the Pacific community

A Name... Mapu Maia – a Samoan saying. A call out from one to another to come in and take shelter, restore health, to rest awhile under the shade. Naming process included consultation with Pacific community groups and leaders including the Matua Council of Waitemata DHB

Mapu Maia Logo The green petals pointing upwards represents new growth, life and hope The frangipani represents our Pacific motifs and heritage The grey petals represents the shade and the coming under its coolness and safety The Pacific patterns on the leaves represents the different Pacific island groups

Our Team Pacific Manager – Pesio Ah-Honi Siitia Pacific Matua – Rev Paora Teaukura Health Promotion Advisor – Rufo Pupualii Clinician / Health Promotion - TBC Pacific Advisory Group and Advisors are: -Dr Yeti Lima, Tai Williams, Rev Uesefili Unasa, Sione Tuitahi and Dr Lana Perese

Our Objectives... To deliver effective public health programs To ensure safe gambling environments To influence positive and healthy gambling policies To be leaders in robust community action To develop a competent workforce To work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community groups

Current updates... Currently recruiting for Clinician 0.5 FTE Planning under way for Gamblefree Day Pacific 2 Pacific student placements start in June Responded to proposed gambling legislation in Samoa through the Pacific media Commenced public health contract with Tupu Services

Cont... Developing program for the Pacific Lotu Moui program in CMDHB Huge month of march for Pacific events and brief interventions Pacific media campaign to commence in June 2010 Te Kakano Workforce development project Developing effective brief interventions framework for Pacific