Hala Ora is a Pacific-led mental health and addictions service that supports Pacific adults through life’s tough times. We walk with you on your journey to feeling better, finding hope, and building a happier life.
Our free services include:

• Triage and assessment (a first check to see what support you need)
• Social work support
• Counselling
• Peer support (someone with lived experience to support you)
• Parenting programmes
• Niue Way to Wellbeing workshops
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Our trained counsellors support individuals and couples with things like stress, relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting, anxiety, depression, and more.
We create a safe and private space for talanoa—where you can share your story, feel heard, and start healing. Whether you’re facing everyday struggles or something deeper, we’re here to walk with you towards peace and wellbeing.





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As you walk through the doors of Fonua Ola, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile and the kind of presence that makes you feel like family. This spirit of hospitality sets the tone for a space that is caring, respectful, and truly grounded in our Pacific values.

Our skilled team of five, led by our Administration Team Leader, brings deep experience, leadership, and insight to their work. As the heartbeat of our organisation, they ensure everything flows smoothly behind the scenes, providing strong support for our staff and the Pacific communities we proudly serve.

Each team member carries the gift of their island language and cultural knowledge, helping everyone who walks through our doors feel seen, heard, and understood. With a blend of experience, cultural wisdom, and a heart for service, their dedication, and teamwork reflect the very essence of Fonua Ola, community, respect, and care for one another.

At Fonua Ola, our Social Work service provides compassionate, culturally grounded support to individuals and families navigating life’s challenges.

Our qualified social workers walk alongside you to strengthen your wellbeing, advocate for your needs, and connect you with the right services. Whether it’s housing, financial support, parenting, or family safety, we work in partnership with you to achieve lasting, positive outcomes for your whānau.

Our Whānau Ora service, delivered in partnership with the Tatou Collective, empowers Pacific families to lead their own journeys toward wellbeing and success. Grounded in cultural values and family-centred practice, our navigators support you to identify your goals, build on your strengths, and access the resources and services that matter most to you. Together, we create a personalised plan that puts you and your whānau at the heart of every decision.

One-on-one mentoring is walking alongside a young person, helping them set goals, and then journeying with them to achieve those goals. They could be short, medium or long term, but we ensure they are Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound (SMART) goals, so they are attainable. We have mentors from different backgrounds and experiences, so we make sure we match the young person with the most suitable mentor.
We also offer programmes that we deliver in schools, alternative education, private training establishments and other community groups. These programmes are mainly around mental well-being using the mediums of art, sport, leadership, and addiction but with a cultural twist. We understand not all young people learn the same, so we utilise different styles of delivery for the more hands on, kinaesthetic learner.

Family harm can happen to anyone. It can feel overwhelming and frightening, but you don’t have to face it alone.
Our experienced team is here to help, providing confidential support, counselling, and practical resources to guide you and your family through challenging times.

We offer
• Individual and family counselling
• Safety planning and crisis intervention
• Group Programmes
• Support with family violence prevention practices, delivered in a culturally responsive and respectful way

Our experienced and dedicated BFC team provide one-to-one financial mentoring and financial wellbeing workshops, designed to Tautua (serve) individuals and aiga (families) from Pacific and diverse communities who are experience financial hardship. The goal is to build financial confidence, restore mana (dignity and self-worth), and support long-term, sustainable change.
Through mentoring, individuals are supported and empowered to explore their hopes and dreams, identify their strengths, and co-create a culturally grounded financial plan that aligns with their values and responsibilities to family and community.

Take control of your financial future with Ora Meitaki: Mana Over Your Money – a dynamic workshop series for adults and youth, grounded in Pacific values and cultural wisdom. Delivered through peer support and open talanoa, these workshops create a safe, respectful space to learn, share, and grow together.
Through a uniquely Pasifika lens, participants explore essential financial life skills – learning to distinguish needs from wants, understand income and expenses, grow savings habits, and prepare for a successful and secure financial future.
Whether you're just starting your money journey or seeking to strengthen your financial knowledge, Ora Meitaki empowers you with the mana to make informed, values-based decisions that uplift you, your whānau, and your community.
Join us and walk the path to financial wellbeing — the Fonua Ola way.

Building Financial Capability Plus (BFC Plus) at Fonua Ola offers personalised, culturally rooted financial support for Pacific individuals and families. More than just budgeting, this service provides one-on-one coaching to ease financial stress, build resilience, and support long-term wellbeing.
Whether facing debt, planning ahead, or in financial crisis, our trusted Kahukura walk alongside you with compassion, cultural understanding, and practical tools — helping you build strong foundations for a confident, independent future.