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Helping to build connected communities and a sense of belonging for Pasifika young people in Victoria.


The CMY Le Mana team supports Pasifika youth in a range of settings, focusing on Melbourne’s South East (Cardinia, Casey, Dandenong, Frankston and Monash) and North West (Wyndham, Brimbank, Melton, Hume).

The project catchment includes young people who live outside of these Local Government Areas but who travel into the areas for study, work, play, or connections with family and community.

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The CMY Le Mana Pasifika Project is delivered in partnership with the local government to help respond to issues facing Pasifika youth and their families. This project is funded by the Victorian Government.

For any questions about programs, referral opportunities, initiatives, or potential collaborations, please reach out to Team Leader Tamm Kingi or Program Manager Shannon Bell.

Shannon Bell | Program Mananger
Le Mana Pasifika 
E | sbell@cmy.net.au 
M | 0438 768 568
TAMM Kingi-Falakoa | Team Leader
Le Mana Pasifika Worker
E | tkingi@cmy.net.au
P | 03 9340 3786
Daesharne Kukutai | Senior Pasifika Youth Worker (South East)
E | dkukutai@cmy.net.au
M | 0417 487 902

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Le Mana Pasifika fosters a sense of belonging during COVID-19

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