Program Overview

Program Overview

The Lalanga Mo'ui: Weaving Wellbeing program is a research project aimed at understanding the therapeutic role of indigenous arts and crafts in supporting wellbeing and identity for Pacific students.

Program Description

The purpose of this project is to better understand the therapeutic role of indigenous arts and crafts for supporting wellbeing and identity for Pacific students. The project involves synthesizing current research findings on the therapeutic effects of indigenous arts and crafts on Pacific understanding of wellbeing and identity, and indigenous wellbeing more generally. Additionally, the project requires interviewing four knowledge holders of indigenous arts and crafts practices to conceptualize the links between wellbeing and cultural art and craft practices. The ultimate goal is to propose an intervention program that will support counseling practices based on constructs of Pacific wellbeing, modernized and developed for young Pacific learners in university settings.

Program Details

• The project is designed for a single student.
• The project will be mainly based at the University.
• The supervisor for the project is Associate Professor Mele Taumoepeau, School of Psychological Sciences.

Application Process

• A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on September 22, 2025.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Any required supporting documentation, including references, must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date for the application to be considered.

Project Details

• Project number: 307
• Location: Mainly at the University, Easterfield Building, Gate 3, Kelburn Parade
• Supervisor: Associate Professor Mele Taumoepeau, School of Psychological Sciences, EA 317