Aotearoa Tongan Health Workers Association Incorporated

To advance the wellbeing of Tongans and other Pacific people through services that focuses on community development, effective engagement, family empowerment, individual leadership and organizational effectiveness. ATHWA is committed to the key themes and principles as a basis for the ongoing engagement with its key stakeholders. •Reciprocity - Feveitokai’aki moe Tauhi va • Collaboration - Ngaue fakataha mo fetokoniaki • Shared Outcomes - ‘Aonga fakalukufua • Networking and Sharing - Fakafehokotakinga moe Fevahevahe’aki • Long-term Support - Tokonia ha taimiloloa • Continuity - Hokohoko lelei ATHWA has set up key objectives for the organization to be achieved through the implementation of it's plan. These included:- • To support all Tongan care workers in New Zealand • To provide advice on Tongan cultural issues to health organizations, the Government, Government Departments, Educational institutions, and any other organizations or persons