Pacific Connect - December 2024

It seems like 2024 has flown by!

We held our first Careerforce Pacific Learners Celebration of Success, connected with you at 23 Talanoa study hubs across the country, attended and presented at expos and had the pleasure of attending many graduation ceremonies across the country.

Enjoy the below photos of some of the things we got up to in 2024. Pacific Christmas greetings to you and your loved ones from all of us at Careerforce. We look forward to working with you all in the new year. Happy Holidays and bring on 2025.

NZ Apprenticeship in Diversional Therapy (Level 4)
Asha Jagdish
(St Andrews Village Trust)
Stephanie Oyagawa
(Summerset Villages Cavendish)

NZ Apprenticeship in Whānau, Community and Social Services (Level 4)
Tanima Taualofa
(MSD Service Delivery - Southern)
Naomi Chase
(MSD Service Delivery - Waikato)
Tracey Te Moni
(MSD Service Delivery - Auckland)
Ashley Tofa
(MSD Service Delivery - Auckland)
Ariel Bamborough
(MSD Service Delivery - Wellington)
Kamilo Lene
(Penina Trust)

NZ Apprenticeship in Whanau, Community and Social Services (Youth Work) (Level 4)
Easter Misi
(NZ Bluelight Ventures - Auckland)
John Ainiu
(NZ Bluelight Ventures - Auckland)
Romano Danford
(PACT Southland)

NZ Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management (Level 5)
Vine Fisher
(Kahui Tu Kaha)

NZ Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management (Full Service) (Level 5)
Leelam Sharma
(Kahui Tu Kaha)
Angela Whiting
((TWO) Health NZ Te Toka Tumai Auckland - Greenlane Clinical Centre)
Sione Fineanganofo
((TWO) Health NZ Te Toka Tumai Auckland - LabPLUS)
Sharon Hansen
(Belmont Lifestlye Village)

NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing - Applied Practice (Youth Support) (Level 5)
Farhaan Farheez
(Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo - Youth Justice South)

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
Jotishna Raj
(Glenburn Care Home)
Shainaz Khan
(Tasman Care Limited)
Vijay Nadan
(Te Mana - Oceania Group)
Jankhi Rao
(CHT David Lange Care Home)
Sarla Prasad
((TWO) Health NZ Nelson Marlborough - Disability Support Services)
Saneeta Devi
(CHT David Lange Care Home)
Natalia Moa
(Calvary Hospital Southland)
Sandiya Lata
(Radius Potter Home and Hospital)

Dementia Care LCP (Limited Credit Programme) (Level 4)
Darshika Chand
(Franklin Village - Oceania Group)
Carol Maele
(Colwyn House)
Sulueti Vuki
(Te Wiremu Lifecare)
Paea-I-Muli Halauafu
(Te Wiremu Lifecare)
Ane Siua
(Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital)
Jashneel Kumar
(Hugh Green Rest Home & Hospital)
Mele Lehauli
(Te Wiremu Lifecare)
Romeeta Reddy
(Franklin Village - Oceania Group)
Nandita Pillay
(Ranburn Lifecare)
Mireille Waiane
(Waterlea Lifecare)
Farzina Hussein
(Foxbridge Retirement Village and Care Home)
Miliama Pritchard
(Aroha)
Rose Gopal
(Woburn)
Teiva Taura
(Woburn)
Florence Bhana-Sayring
(Riverside Lifecare)
Shruti Shukla
(Kingswood Rest Home - Matamata)
Fulumageso Pantel
(Croft Rest Home)
Reginal Chandra
(Ranburn Lifecare)
Angela Leota
(Colwyn House)
Kalameli Lomano
(Heretaunga - Oceania Group)
Alilia Saini
(Rotorua Continuing Care Trust)
Sulami Tuilimu
(Summerset Villages Kenepuru)

NZ Apprenticeship in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Care and Support (Dementia and Frailty) (Level 4)
Ana Matakece
(Ryman - Jane Mander Retirement Village)

NZ Apprenticeship in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Care and Support (Palliative Care) (Level 4)
Praveen Lata
(Observatory Village Care Ltd)
Debbie Muli
(Observatory Village Care Ltd)

NZ Apprenticeship in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Level 4)
Philemon Afa
(Ember Services Limited)
Manita Gounder
(Goodwood Park Healthcare Group)
Ghost Apulu
(Ember Services Limited)

NZ Apprenticeship in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4)
Douglas Robati
(Te Waka Whaiora)
Seipua Filipo
(Te Menenga Pai Trust)

We are pleased to announce the next rounds of the Careerforce Manaaki Fund, designed to provide temporary financial assistance to learners facing unexpected hardship that is impacting upon their studies. Successful applicants will receive a one off payment of $400 to help with alleviating financial barriers.

Round 9 Applications open: 12 January - 25 January
Applicants notified: 10 February

Round 10 Applications open: 16 February - 1 March
Applicants notified: 17 March

Subject to continued funds availability. Dates subject to change.

To apply for the funding, you need to complete the application form here once Round 9 or 10 opens.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a Careerforce programme and meet all the relevant criteria. For more information, please refer to our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Please note applicants can only receive the funds once.

For more information, please refer to our website here.

This is your chance to get together with other Careerforce learners, share conversation and food, and gain some study support from the Careerforce Pacific team!

Check your inbox for invitations to talanoa study hubs in your area.

Wondering whether you should come along? Here's some feedback from our learners at the recent Wellington talanoa:

"I wanted to get some guidance and reassurance I'm on the right track and I'm glad I came today as I feel better"

"I wanted to engage with others, and I prefer the group learning environment"

"It's good to know there is a support system here"