Seuga is a 10-week education programme aiming to improve the resilience and wellbeing of Pasifika families by addressing the underlying issues of family violence, addiction and anger. It provides holistic support for participants based on the Fonofale model.

To find out more, call Nicky on 022 644 1103.  

Seuga is open to Pasifika men and women, aged 18 and over, in Christchurch and the surrounding areas.  It supports those experiencing issues stemming from family dramas, culture clashes, faith complications, misuse of alcohol, drugs and more. 

While it is open to men and women, groups are ran separately.

Seuga covers culture, family and the pillars of the fonofale model, with discussions on cultural differences, family violence, alcohol & drugs, faith and other topics that bring insight into Pasifika men’s behavioural problems and help develop their wellbeing. Each session ends with a ‘TALANOA’ (therapy) session to have a safe conversation regarding anything that arises.

Seuga is delivered bilingually in English and Samoan

Seuga Pasifika men's group operates every Saturday during term time, 9.30-12.30, at Phillipstown Community Hub (room 7).

Seuga women's group operates every Tuesday during term time, 9.30-12.30, at Phillipstown Community Hub (room 7).

You can self refer to Seuga, or be referred. To make a referral to the men's group, call Nicky on 022 644 1103, or complete our referral form.

To make a referral to the women's group (or to find out more), call Tonia on 027 702 1845. 

Unfortunately not, as we cannot offer childcare. Please arrange alternative care for your children.