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Talanoa Education optimises your skills and understanding in working with Pacific individuals and groups in the workplace. We specialise in face-to-face, online and blended learning courses.
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Accredited Courses: Coming Soon
CourseDiscover the accredited qualifications in Leadership, Business, Health, and Community Services. Build skills for career advancement across various industries.
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Pacific Cultural Competency & Workplace Training Bundle
BundleThis foundation or evergreen course bundle helps you develop cultural competency, gain skills and knowledge to improve workplace trust and productivity.
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Employability and Life Skills: Understanding the Australian-Pacific Workplace
CourseDrawing upon Pacific knowledge systems, this course equips workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste with a sound understanding of Australian workplace culture and expectations. It is aligned with the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
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Pacific Cultural Safety and Business Preparedness
Course(For approved employers) In alignment with the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, this course prepares employers with foundational knowledge for on-arrival and pre-departure briefings of workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
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Pacific Sport: Developing Cultural Intelligence Course
CourseLearn from exclusive insights of leading Pacific Islander and Māori academics and global industry practitioners on how to improve productivity, enhance workplace trust with Pacific Islander and Māori athletes in global sport.
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Engaging Pacific Islander and Māori Students in Australia
CourseThis course provides foundational knowledge of Pacific cultures and improves differentiated learning when working with Pacific Islander and Māori students. Professional development workshops (in-person/hybrid/virtual format) also available.
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Pacific Youth Wellbeing Course
CourseThis course explores issues relating to the health and wellbeing of Pacific people. Practical skills, tools and resources will be shared to strengthen Pacific youth mental health and resilience.
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Pacific Leadership Wayfinding Course
CourseRefine your leadership skills and knowledge using Pacific values systems and frameworks.
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FREE - Pacific Cultural Intelligence Course Brochure
CourseDownload instantly your FREE Pacific Cultural Competency Course brochure here. It outlines course overview, objectives and learning outcomes and delivery information. Comprehensive in detail, this brochure will answer all your questions.
TESTIMONIALS
Wellbeing Science Institute
David's PhD research on managing Pacific athletes in professional sport provides much-needed insights and strategies into diversity management and the importance of Pacific athlete wellbeing.
National Rugby League
David has pioneered initiatives that continue to unite and provide pathways for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people to thrive in our game. When you combine his unique professional experiences and qualifications, he is well-placed to support organisations who are wanting to improve diversity engagement in sport.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
I really enjoyed the Pacific Sport: Developing Cultural Intelligence Course because I got so much out of it. The downloadable 'Pacific Cultural Tip Sheet' resource is perfect for my role. The enriching stories and video clips also made all the difference.
Teacher Training Association
David has a proven history in creating and facilitating culturally responsive workshops and courses. His engagement strategies and resources are invaluable.
Beyond Action
Talanoa Education possesses deep expertise on Pacific Islanders in sport. David consistently produces professional and high quality work in a timely fashion.
MEET THE CLIENTS
YOUR PROBLEM...
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Want to improve service and program outcomes for Pacific people?
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Do you have limited time and training resources?
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In need of flexible learning options?
OUR SOLUTION....
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Self-paced online courses
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One minimal up-front cost for unlimited users
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Unrivalled evidence-based learning and course content
ABOUT US
David Lakisa (PhD)
Dr David Lakisa has worked across private and public sectors of sport and education for the past two decades. He is of Samoan (Polynesian) ancestry and possesses a unique blend of personal and professional experiences.
His PhD and Masters research focussed on the intersections of Pacific culture, workplace diversity management (University of Technology Sydney Business School) and international sport management (Southern Cross University). David was the inaugural Pacific Islander Coaching and Development officer at New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), a former health and physical education teacher and sessional academic at Western Sydney University in the School of Education (2008 - 2016). In sum, David is heavily involved in numerous research, education, government and community-based initiatives for Pacific Islanders and Māori in Australia and across the Pacific region.
