Pasifika communities invited to help shape CCS Disability Action’s Pasifika disability strategy
CCS Disability Action is hosting a series of community fono events across Aotearoa to hear directly from Pasifika disabled people, their families, and support networks. The events, called Our Pasifika Gathering, are part of a nationwide engagement process to develop the organisation’s National Pasifika Strategy.
Funded by the Ministry of Social Development, the fono will be held in Auckland, Hamilton, and Wellington between September 2025 and June 2026. The first confirmed event will take place on 24 September 2025 at Manukau Institute of Technology - North Otara Campus.
"Pasifika disabled people are the experts in their own lives, and this strategy must be shaped by their knowledge, experiences and hopes for the future," says Janine Hoete-Thornton, General Manager Central region and Pasifika lead for CCS Disability Action.
"These fono are about coming together – Pasifika communities, disabled people, families and staff – to co-create a strategy that truly reflects our shared values."
The events are open to:
Pasifika disabled people.
Families and caregivers.
Community groups and agencies.
Accessibility support, NZSL interpretation will be available.
Event details
Talofa | Mālō e lelei | Kia orāna | Faakalofa lahi atu | Ni sa bula vinaka | Mālō ni | Ngā mihi nui | Warm Pacific greetings.
Join us for a community fono to help shape the future of CCS Disability Action’s support for Pasifika disabled people and their families.
We’re inviting Pasifika communities, disabled people, families, staff, and community groups to come together and share what matters most to you.
Your voice will help shape the National Pasifika Strategy for CCS Disability Action – ensuring it reflects the values, needs, and aspirations of our Pasifika disabled community.
What to expect
A welcoming space to share your experiences and ideas.
Opportunities to connect with others in your community
Refreshments provided.
Support available for accessibility needs – please let us know when registering.
Auckland
Date: 10am to 3pm, Tuesday 24 September 2025
Location: Tanoa Room, Pacific Community Centre Building, Manukau Institute of Technology – North Otara Campus 53 Otara Road, Gate 12, Otara 2023
Parking Information
12 free visitor car parks available (first come, first served)
Additional parking available for $4.00 per day via PayWave or cash (outside the Pacific Centre).
Register today
Please register online by 10 September.
Or contact:
027 320 7785
Jocelyn.Samuelu@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
(Calls and emails will be monitored Tuesday - Friday.
Hamilton
Date: Time TBC, Wednesday 26 November 2025
Location: TBC
Wellington
Date: TBC, March 2026
Location: TBC
Auckland
Date: TBC, June 2026
Location: TBC