MANUIA CONSULTANCY
“O le tele o sulu e maua ai se fagota, e mama se avega pe a ta amo fa'atasi”
“My strength does not come from me alone but from many.”
VISION
A strength-based service to help individuals/ tagata or families/ aiga find their solutions while maintaining their wellbeing.
“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
(Proverbs 31:9)
Years of Experience
MANUIA SERVICES
External Supervision provided for Social Workers and support workers to maintain wellbeing and best and safe practice support.
Advocacy for elderly, family and friends to listen, chat and ensure the appropriate care and support plan is in place.
Professional case or Personal case direction and guidance.
Social Work programme support in theory, practice, placement and career focus.
Government and community case support, insight and advice.
Advice, administrative assistance and guidance.
VALUES
VALUES
Cultural practice model and framework.
Faith based component.
Combined worldview of Samoan, Indigenous Tangata Whenua, First Nation and English.
Let’s Talanoa. Let’s Work Together.
Available in-person (Brisbane North), and online or audio consultations across New Zealand, Australia, and globally.
FOUNDER
Sitina Cowley is the eldest of three siblings to her dear parents who are from the villages of Vaigaga-Vaiusu and Vaimoso in Upolu, Samoa. Born in central Auckland, most of Sitina’s upbringing was in the family homestead in Mangere, South Auckland, NZ.
Sitina takes pride in her identity through her tautua/servitude and the sound knowledge and practice of knowing her faasinomaga mo lona aiga (position and place in her family) and community.
The personal and professional journey she has lived and worked gained experience into a career in social work of two decades where it defined purpose and point of difference she makes supporting the people.
In 2022, Sitina opened her private practice in Mangere and has since relocated to Brisbane, Australia to continue with her business and enjoy quality time with her father and family.
