maluĀpapa framework

Maluāpapa is a culturally grounded framework, that has been developed to address a critical gap between crisis support, sustained participation in employment, training and community life. It supports organisations to build practical, culturally grounded responses, that align leadership responsibility with workforce wellbeing.

Maluāpapa brings together lived experience, cultural knowledge, and professional practice, to provide a structured, yet adaptable approach to supporting women beyond crisis into long-term stability.

why this matters

Family violence is a workforce, leadership, and organisational risk issue - not solely a social concern.

Despite legal protections and growing awareness, many leaders feel underprepared when teams disclose such experiences. Policies may exist, but practical confidence, clarity, and response pathways are often limited.

Many women affected, receive crisis support, but continue to face barriers when transitioning into employment, training, and participation in everyday life.

outcomes maluĀpapa supports

The Framework strengthens leadership, and provides a structured, yet flexible approach that supports:

listening and sharing insights
coaching and guidance for leaders and affected teams
development of practical response pathways
facilitation of culturally safe conversations
strengthening alignment between policy and practice

how we work

Maluāpapa is grounded in:

culturally responsive practice, informed by Pasifika values
strengths-based coaching and facilitation, recognising resilience and capability
trauma-informed understanding, supporting safe and sustainable progress
practical and outcomes-centred delivery

This framework is adaptable, and can be delivered through coaching, group programmes, workshops, and partnerships with organisations.

who is this for

public sector agencies
NGOs and community organisations
workplaces strengthening wellbeing and leadership capability
organisations seeking to build safe and informed responses

connection to elevana's work

Maluāpapa underpins the work of Elevana Consulting, and guides all coaching, facilitation, and programme delivery.

Through Elevana, the framework is applied in practice to support women across their rebuilding journey - from stabilisation, through to work readiness, participation, and leadership.