Pacific Values.
Our vision and approach at the Pasifika Collective are underpinned by the following shared Pacific values, which help to nurture and sustain family and community wellbeing.
Family.
Family is central to our Pacific communities and our way of life. Every person belongs to a family or aiga (often more than one), and every family belongs to a person. Family creates and strengthens our identity and sense of belonging. Ancestry and a sense of place involve a kinship with what and who have gone before.
Service.
Service is valued and seen as a sign of respect and leadership. Serving and helping others in your community helps the overall wellbeing and standing of that community
Love.
Love is a universal value and for Pacific peoples indicates care and concern for others, compassion and kindness. Love includes love of self (self within the context of family and community) and love of others.
Reciprocity.
Reciprocity acknowledges the importance of relationships and maintaining a balance between individuals, families and communities. Every expression of kindness, support and respect will be reciprocated at a time and in a way that honour the people involved and who and what they represent.
Respect.
Respect shapes how we treat others and the way we view situations. It includes respect of self, others, space and environment. Respect ensures that every Pacific person, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, spiritual beliefs or cultural status, feels safe and protected. The practice of respect supports the maintenance of wellbeing.
Collective.
Collective reflects Pacific world views and the way we do things that are commonly perceived as acceptable to the community. These include teamwork, consultation and cooperation – with each member of the collective contributing according to their capability, to achieve common goals through an agreed approach.