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  • Phylesha Brown-Acton
  • Phylesha Brown-Acton
    Programme Co-ordinator International Development
    NZAF National Office, Auckland
  • +64 9 306 3423
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Phylesha Brown-Acton is Niuean, Cook Island, Samoan and Pākehā. She is a professional Polynesian cultural entertainer, is descended from a line of master weavers and has used and extended this knowledge to produce costumes in the Miss South Pacific beauty pageants from 1995-2000. She has won major awards in several categories at these events.

Phylesha is now engaged in her new role focusing on the NZAF’s HIV Prevention response for Pacific Peoples. She uses an evidence-based model that builds healthy and strong social environments, and develops strong and supportive communities. She also focuses on peer leadership and developing skills in community members to deliver services and programmes within their own communities.

Other people in my Department

Shaun Robinson Tony Hughes Vern Keller Carlos Abdelrahman Gavin Ring
Dr Richard Griffiths Paul Heard Joe Rich Ricky Te Akau Natalie Hornyak
Dr Jason Myers Daemon Coyle Dawn O’Connor Elton Siataga Raharaha Mistral Carson
Steve Martin Maihi Makiha Kudakwashe Tuwe Jordon Harris

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  • February 09 2012, 4:22pm

    A Big Gay Out for Auckland

    Posted by admin

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