Conch News - Pacific Health Voices

Tongan Nurses Association (NZ)
President: Mrs ‘Eseta Finau ONZM
Malo e Lelei from the Tongan Nurses Association of NZ Inc.
TNA continues to promote nursing as a career option for Tongan women and men. It has
highlighted to the community the role of nursing in community development and families.
TNA has also contributed to other Pacific nurses and organizations, to strengthen culturally
appropriate nursing for Pacificans. TNA has organized and participated in health meetings and
activities for continuing education in health worker development.
TNA continues to assist Tongan nurses to sit for the IELTS exam, as well as support them through their
registration process to the NZ Nursing Council. It has formally provided support for Pacific Health
Dialog and other health publications including ANA, NZNO and PIFNAG.
Members of TNA continue to work and support the Tongan Health Society and Langimalie Health
Centre at strategic and operational levels. TNA continues to support and participate in the Health days
and activities of the Tongan community throughout New Zealand.
Website: Please visit our website for more information: www.tongannurses.com
Some of TNA’s activities include the following:
1. Monthly scheduled meeting of members is ongoing.
2. Planning of upcoming Study Day on Rheumatic fever, disease and prevention as well as
Spirometry workshop.
3. Nursing promotion ongoing via Radio fortnightly program, emails and colleagues.
4. Annual Ball on Saturday 6th October 2012 at the Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland, was a
success.
5. Network with other ethnic nursing groups ongoing.
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