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Associate Professor Tracie Mafile'o BSW(Hons), PGCertArts, PhD

Associate Professor / Associate Dean - Pacific

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Social Work

My teaching and research promotes the advancement of Pacific-Indigenous cultural knowledges and ways within social work and social development regionally and internationally. Areas of focus include: cultural humility, anti-racist practice, Indigenous helping practices, community development, youth development, higher education, and research capacity strengthening. While I have experience as part of teams undertaking mixed-methods research, my work is primarily qualitative (including story-based, arts-based research methods). I am a co-founder and coordinator of the Social Work Regional Resource Centre of Oceania (SWRROC).

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: DDI +64 6 9518027
    Location: 7.34, Social Sciences Tower (SST)
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Honours) - Massey University (1995)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Arts - Massey University (2009)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2006)

Prizes and Awards

  • Trans-Tasman (NZ-Aust) Collaboration Award awarded by ANZSWWER to Dr Tracie Mafile'o and Associate Professor Jioji Ravulo for initiating and leading projects which foster collaboration between New Zealand and Australian social services, or schools of social work/welfare in higher education. - Australia New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research (2020)
  • Best Abstract Award for “Pacific social work collaborations: Bridging gaps, challenging dominant discourses and our journey thus far" for ANZSWWER Conference "Innovations in Practice" theme - Australian & New Zealand Social Work & Welfare Education & Research (ANZSWWER) (2017)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Pacific and  indigenous social work approaches

Social development in the Pacific

Youth resilience

HIV prevention

Research capacity builiding

 

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Counselling, Welfare and Community Services (160702): Other Studies in Human Society (169900): Race and Ethnic Relations (160803): Social Change (160805): Social Work (160700): Sociology (160800): Studies In Human Society (160000): Studies of Pacific Peoples' Societies (169905)

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 2

Research Outputs

Journal

Renau, D., Stanley-Clarke, N., & Mafile'o, T. (2023). Social workers and their understanding of neoliberalism, advocacy, and othering. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review. 35(3), 44-57
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T., Stanley-Clarke, N.
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Hay, K., & Mafile’o, T. (2022). Improving work-integrated learning experiences for Pacific students. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 23(2), 279-294
[Journal article]Authored by: Hay, K., Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile’o, T., Kokinai, CW., & Redman-MacLaren, M. (2022). We Story: Decoloniality in Practice and Theory. Cultural Studies - Critical Methodologies. 22(6), 547-561
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Hay, K., & Mafile'o, T. (2022). Improving work-integrated learning experiences for Pacific students. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 29(2), 279-294 Retrieved from https://www.ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_23_2_279_294.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Hay, K., Mafile'o, T.
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Redman-MacLaren, M., Mafile’o, T., Tommbe, R., & MacLaren, D. (2019). Meeting in the Middle: Using Lingua Franca in Cross-Language Qualitative Health Research in Papua New Guinea. International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 18
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T., & Crichton-Hill, Y. (2019). Pacific social work and its transformative capability. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work. 30(4), 1-4 Retrieved from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/604
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.Edited by: Mafile'o, T.
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Camaira, J., & Mafile'o, T. (2019). Noqu Vale: Community organisation professionals’ views on what works and what needs to change for Pasifika housing. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work. 30(4), 70-83 Retrieved from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/614
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Mafile'o, T., & Crichton-Hill, Y. (2017). Pacific social work and its transformative capability. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work. 30(4), 1-4 Retrieved from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/604
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Mafileo, TA. (2017). Expanding the conversation: International Indigenous social workers’ insights into the use of Indigenist knowledge and theory in practice. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work. 29(2), 149-150Retreived from https://anzswjournal.nz/anzsw/article/view/410/490
[Book Review]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2016). Strengthening research capacity in Oceania. Social Dialogue. (15), 18-20
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile’o, T., & Vakalahi, HFO. (2018). Indigenous social work across borders: Expanding social work in the South Pacific. International Social Work. 61(4), 537-552
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Hameed, S., Breckenridge, J., Bennett, P., Mafileo, T., Simeon, L., & Steven, H. (2016). Local Context Matters: Developing Good Practice in Workplace Responses to Family and Sexual Violence in Papua New Guinea. SAGE Open. 6(3)
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Manineng, C., MacLaren, D., Redman-MacLaren, M., Tommbe, R., & Mafileo, TA. (2014). A Papua New Guinea - Australia HIV research partnership: Generating new knowledge, building capacity and forging new friendships. HIV Australia. 12(2), 72-74 Retrieved from http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=460001978057049;res=IELHEA
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Redman-MacLaren, ML., Api, UK., Darius, M., Tommbe, R., Mafileo, TA., & MacLaren, D. (2014). Co-interviewing across gender and culture: expanding qualitative research methods in Melanesia. BMC Public Health. 14, 922-922 Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-14-922.pdf
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Redman-MacLaren, ML., Api, UK., Darius, M., Tommbe, R., Mafile'o, TA., & MacLaren, DJ. (2014). Co-interviewing across gender and culture: Expanding qualitative research methods in Melanesia. BMC Public Health. 14(1)
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MacLaren, D., Tommbe, R., Mafile'O, T., Manineng, C., Fregonese, F., Redman-Maclaren, M., . . . McBride, WJ. (2013). Foreskin cutting beliefs and practices and the acceptability of male circumcision for HIV prevention in Papua New Guinea. BMC Public Health. 13(1)
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Tommbe, R., MacLaren, DJ., Redman-MacLaren, ML., Mafile'o, TA., Asugeni, L., & McBride, WJH. (2013). Researching male circumcision for HIV prevention in Papua New Guinea: A process that incorporates science, faith and culture. Health Research Policy and Systems. 11(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Browne, K., Maclaren, D., Redman-Maclaren, M., Mcbride, J., Tommbe, R., & Mafile'o, T. (2011). WILLING AND ABLE: TALKING ABOUT SEXUAL HEATH DURING MALE CIRCUMCISION RESEARCH IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE. 8, 266-266
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
MacLaren, D., Tommbe, R., Mafile'o, T., Redman-MacLaren, M., Browne, K., McBride, WJ., . . . HI, AMC. (2011). IMPLICATIONS OF MALE CIRCUMCISION FOR HIV PREVENTION IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA: POSSIBILITIES AND CHALLENGES. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE. 8, 230-230
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
MacLaren, D., Tommbe, R., Mafile'o, T., Redman-MacLaren, M., Browne, K., McBride, WJ., . . . Male, CHIVPP. (2011). 'I WAS CIRCUMCISED IN MY UNCLE'S COCONUT PLANTATION': LOCATION AND TECHNIQUES OF PENILE CUTTING IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE. 8, 229-230
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
MacLaren, D., Tommbe, R., Mafile'o, T., Redman-MacLaren, M., Browne, K., McBride, WJ., . . . HI, AMC. (2011). 'MY BROTHER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FOR MY OWN GOOD'-REASONS FOR PENILE CUTTING IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA. JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE. 8, 229-229
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2009). Social work with indigenous communities by Linda Briskman. Social Work Education. 28(7), 804-805
[Book Review]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile'o, T., & Api, UK. (2009). Understanding youth resilience in Papua New Guinea through life story. Qualitative Social Work. 8(4), 469-488
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Simmons, H., Mafile'o, T., Webster, J., Jakobs, J., & Thomas, C. (2008). He wero: The challenge of putting your body on the line: Teaching and learning in anti-racist practice. Social Work Education. 27(4), 366-379
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T., Simmons, H.
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Meo Sewabu, L., Walsh Tapiata, KW., Mafile`o, TA., Havea, S., & Tuileto'a, R. (2008). Developing a Pacific strategy for social work at Massey University, New Zealand. The Fiji Social Workers Journal. 3, 13-30
[Journal article]Authored by: Havea, S., Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., & Walsh-Tapiata, W. (2007). Maori and Pasifika indigenous connections. AlterNative: Journal of Indigenous Scholarship. 3(2), 128-145
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2006). Matakainga (behaving like family): The social worker-client relationship in Pasifika social work. Social Work Review. 18(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Su'a-Hawkins, A., & Mafileo, TA. (2004). What is cultural supervision?. Social Work Now. 29, 10-16 Retrieved from http://www.cyf.govt.nz/documents/about-us/publications/social-work-now/social-work-now-29-dec04.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2004). Investigating the social world: the process adn practice of research by Russell K. Schutt. Qualitative Research Journal. (4), 120-123
[Book Review]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile'o, T. (2004). Exploring Tongan Social Work: Fekau'aki(Connecting) and Fakatokilalo(Humility). Qualitative Social Work. 3(3), 239-257
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Newport, C., & Mafileo, TA. (2001). Editorial. Social Work Review. 13(3), 1-2
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Mafileo, TA. (2001). Pasifikan social work theory. Social Work Review. 13(3), 10-13
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Book

Mafile'o, T., Mitaera, J., & Vakalahi, H. (2023). Chapter 5: Collective cultures, risk, and individual judgement. In BJ. Taylor, JD. Fluke, JC. Graham, E. Keddell, C. Killick, A. Shlonsky, . . . A. Whittaker (Eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work. (pp. 53 - 61). : Sage Publications Limited
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2020). Comment by Tracie Mafile'o on "Refractory interventions: The incubation of Rival epistemologies in the margins of Brazilian social work" by Iris Silva Brito and Goetz Ottmann. In SM. Tascón, & J. Ife (Eds.) Disrupting Whiteness in Social Work. (pp. 151 - 152). London, United Kingdom: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2020). Cake art as social work: Creative, sensory and relational knowing. In SM. Tascón, & J. Ife (Eds.) Disrupting Whiteness in Social Work. (pp. 125 - 138). London, United Kingdom: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2019). Social Work with Pacific Communities. In R. Munford, & K. O'Donoghue (Eds.) New Theories for Social Work: Ethical Practice for Working with Individuals, Families and Communities. (pp. 131 - 142). London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Ravulo, J., Mafile'o, T., & Yeates, DB. (2019). Introduction to Pacific social work: Places, peoples, perspectives and practices. (pp. 3 - 10).
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Mafile'o, T., Mataira, P., & Saxton, K. (2019). Towards a Pacific-indigenous research paradigm for Pacific social work. In Pacific Social Work: Navigating Practice, Policy and Research. (pp. 209 - 220).
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Mafile'o, T., Mitaera, J., & Mila, K. (2019). Pacific-indigenous social work theories and models. In Pacific Social Work: Navigating Practice, Policy and Research. (pp. 22 - 34).
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.Edited by: Mafile'o, T.
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(2019). Pacific Social Work: Navigating Practice, Policy and Research.
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Mafileo, TA. (2017). Cultures and beliefs. In K. Crinall, & L. Berends (Eds.) Community and human services: Concepts for practice. (pp. 223 - 246). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2015). Exploring Tongan social work: Fakafekau'aki (connecting) and fakatokilalo (humility). In IF. Shaw, JC. Marsh, & M. Hardy (Eds.) Volume Four: The Context of Social Work Research. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2013). Pasifika social work. In M. Connolly, & L. Harms (Eds.) Social work in contexts and practice. (pp. 138 - 151). Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Staller, KM., & Mafileo, TA. (2010). Community. In I. Shaw, K. Briar-Lawson, J. Orme, & R. Ruckdeschel (Eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Social Work Research. (pp. 365 - 378).
[Chapter]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2009). Pasifika social work. In M. Connolly, & L. Harms (Eds.) Social Work: Contexts and practice. South Melbourne, VIC: Oxford University Press
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Mafile'o, T. (2008). Tongan social work practice. In Indigenous Social Work around the World: Towards Culturally Relevant Education and Practice. (pp. 117 - 127).
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Mafileo, TA. (2005). Community development: A Tongan perspective. In M. Nash, R. Munford, & K. O'Donoghue (Eds.) Social work theories in action. London: Jessica Kingsly Publishers
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Mafileo, TA. (2001). Social work and the Pasifika dimension. In M. Nash, R. Munford, & K. Hay (Eds.) Social work in context: Fields of practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Palmerston North: School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University
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Thesis

Mafileo, TA. (2006). Tongan metaphors of social work practice: Hange ha pa kuo fa'u. (Doctoral Thesis)
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Report

Mafile'o, T., Mitaera, J., Ledoux-Taua'aletoa, S., & Temoana, S. (2022). Tango Mou Tango Atui’anga Ki Te Papa Tupuna: Pacific Cultural Humility Framework Growing the Aotearoa New Zealand children’s workforce capability to work with Pacific families.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile'o, T., Foliaki, S., Koro, T., Leslie, H., Redman-MacLaren, M., West, C., . . . Roskruge, M.(2019). Review of Tokelau's Clinical Health Services and Patient Referral Scheme.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Foliaki, S., Mafile'o, T., Roskruge, M.
Tommbe, R., MacLaren, DJ., Redman-MacLaren, ML., Mafileo, TA., Asugeni, L., & McBride, WJH.(2012). What can be learned about male circumcision and HIV prevention from a cohort of students and staff at a Papua New Guinea university?. : Pacific Adventist University
[Technical Report]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Tanusiakihelotu, .(2010). A qualitative study into Pacific perspectives on cultural obligations and volunteering. : The Family Centre Social Policy Research Unit
[Technical Report]Contributed to by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., Simeon, L., Api, UK., Gane, B., & Thomas, B.(2010). Successful models of youth leadership: A study of Papua New Guinea Youth.
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Mafileo, TA., Munford, R., & Nash, M.(1994). Women and the social services: An annotated bibliography - Volume 2. : Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University
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Conference

Mafile'o, T. (2022, April). Moana social work: Stories for intergenerational healing and wayfinding. Presented at 6th International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference - Rangatiratanga: Indigenous Excellence
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2021, February). Moana social work: Making waves in epistemic borderlands. Presented at Decolonization, Indigenization, Spirituality, and Buddhist Social Work: 5th international Acadmeic Forum. online.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2019, September). Pacific Theories for Social Work. Presented at National Social Workers Day. Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile'o, T. (2019, October). Cake art as social work: Creative, sensory and relational knowing. Presented at Australia and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Symposium 2019. Activism and social change: How can social work research and education contribute to a just world?. Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley, Western Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Pulotu-Endemann, FK., Suaalii-Sauni, T., & Mafile'o, T. (2018, November). Exploring a Pacific indigenous/Pasifika ethics of research and care: Working from a community perspective and developing a community network. Presented at Oceans and Islands: A conference for Pacific Research
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T., Ravulo, J., Meo-Sewabu, L., Kuir-Aiyas, D., Ikkala, S., Faleolo, M., . . . Sua-Tavila, A. (2018, November). Where in the world is Pacific social work at? Towards a region-wide study. Presented at Oceans and Islands: A Conference for Pacific Research. Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T., Ravulo, J., Yeates, DB., Kuir-Ayius, D., Lawihin, D., Faleolo, M., . . . Walsh-Tapiata, W. (2018). Strengthening Pacific social work education to meet the needs of diverse Pacific communities. Poster session presented at the meeting of Social Work, Education and Social Development Conference. Dublin, Ireland
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafile'o, T. (2018, July). ‘Cakes with Love’: Sweet Art for Stronger Communities. Presented at Socail work, Education and Social Development. Dublin, Ireland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Sua-Tavila, A., Yeates, DB., Kuir-Ayius, D., Lawihin, D., Ravulo, J., Vasutoga, K., . . . Walsh-Tapiata, W. (2017, September). Pacific social work collaborations: Bridging gaps, challenging dominant discourses and our journey thus far.. Presented at ANZSWWER Symposium 2017 Challenging Dominant Discourses. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Redman-Maclaren, M., Mafileo, TA., Tommbe, R., & Mills, J.(2015, April 28). Meeting in the middle; Cross-language qualitative health research using a lingua franca. , 2015 Qualitative Methods (QM) Conferencere
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.Contributed to by: Mafile'o, T.
Freeman, B., Lapan, M., Mafileo, TA., Capell, N., Goldblatt, A., & Thompson, S. (2014). Similar but different: Conception and management of institutional policy in the United States New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. In IR. Dobson, M. Conway, & R. Sharma (Eds.) Tertiary Education Management Conference 2014 Refereed Papers. (pp. 31 - 51). : Tertiary Education Management Conference 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2014). Unlocking the potential of Papua New Guinea's contribution to 'world knowledge'through research development at PNG universities. , 4th Annual Alfred Deakin Research Institute PNG Symposium - PNG and the World
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA., & Vakalahi, H. (2014). Re-centering and re-invigorating Pacific indigenous approaches for Pacific peoples'social and economic development. , Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2014, July). How can higher education transform Pasifika realities?. Presented at Talanoa Pasifika Conference. Cairns Institute, James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA.(2012, June). Using Pasifika ways to work with pasifika peoples: Moving us beyond cultural problems towards cultural strenths. .
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Asugeni, L., MacLaren, D., & Mafileo, TA. (2012). Community leaders'attitudes toward male circumcision for HIV prevention in PNG. , Australasian Society for HIV Medicine Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA., Keliwin, S., Vele, JF., & Thomas, R. (2010). Reflexive engagement of personal and collective histories in a Pacific university. , 19th Pacific History Association Conference "Pacific at the Crossroads: Reflecting the Past, Adjusting the Present and Directing the Future"
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Tommbe, R., Asugeni, L., Mafileo, TA., & MacLaren, D. (2010). Documenting attitudes and practices of male circumcision among PNG university students: lessons learnt from a pilot study. , Papua New Guinea Medical Symposium
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., Tommbe, R., Asugeni, L., MacLaren, D., Redman-MacLaren, M., & McBride, W. (2010). Researching male circumcision for HIV prevention: Lessons from a pilot study at a University in Papua New Guinea. , Australasian Society for HIV Medicine Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA.(2010, December). Swimming with sharks and riding the waves; Being an emerging Tongan researcher in Aotearoa and beyond.. .
[Conference]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., Simeon, L., Api, UK., Gane, B., & Thomas, B.Photovoice in youth leadership research in Papua new Guinea: Successes, challenges and learning. . Melbourne, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA.Fostering research in a Christian university: A paradigm shift for Adventist higher education in the South Pacific islands. . Asia-Pacific International University
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., & Api, UK. (2009). Enhancing youth resilience: What can government, schools, communities and youth do together?. , Education Conference "Education, Innovation and Standards"
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA., Api, UK., & Simeon, L. (2009). Youth voices and social services development in Papua New Guinea (Pacific) contexts. , Asia Pacific Social Work Conference "Many Voices, Many communities, Social Justice for All"
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA.(2007, May). Pasifika models of practice. .
[Conference]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2007). The role of language in researching indigenous social work frameworks. , Indigenous Social Work Conference "Not Lost in Translation"
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2006). Pola as a metaphor for Tongan social work. , Vaka Vuku: Pacific Epistemologies Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2006). Tongan social work practice: Diverse cultural worldviews as the basis for human service approaches. , Sixth International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA.(2006, November). Theory for today. .
[Conference]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA.(2006, November). Fakatoukatea - balancing cultures. .
[Conference]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2004). A Tongan model of social work: Weaving diversity in the context of globalisation. , Global Social Work 2004 Congress
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2003). Shifting sands: Tongan social work journeys. , Association for Qualitative Research Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2001). Pikipiki hama kae vaevae manava: Conceptualising Tongan social work in Aotearoa. , New Initiatives Conference, School of Social Policy and Social Work, Massey University
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.

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Mafile'o, T. (2022, July). Conversations on "We Story: Decoloniality in Practice and Theory". In Summer Seminar Series University of Oxford MSc International Health & Tropical Medicine.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafile'o, T., & Koro, T. (2019, November). Reflections on international social work in 2019. In Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers, Manawatu-Wanganui Branch AGM.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
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Mafileo, TA. (2006, August). Tongan-Pasifika communities in New Zealand: Ways towards wellbeing. In UCOL Winter Series, Palmerston North.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2005, October). Cultural worldviews and human service practice: a Tongan example. In Equity Seminar Series, college of Education, University of Auckalnd.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.
Mafileo, TA. (2003, December). Fakafekau'aki: Ethical research relationships. In Health Research Council of New Zealand Pacific Health Research Fono.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Mafile'o, T.

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 4 0
Co-supervisor 5 1

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Nalei Taufa - Doctor of Philosophy
    The implications of grief, loss, and healing on wellbeing based on the intergenerational perspective and experiences of Tongan peoples in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
  • James Cherrington - Doctor of Philosophy
    Whanau Ora: the voices of Māori and Pasifika whanau
  • Moana Mitchell - Doctor of Social Work
    Te Koowhao, a 'teaching' social services: Making a case for a community-based organisation providing local social work education and training towards developing local social work
  • Jack Scanlan - Doctor of Social Work
    Ululaau: Exploring the transformational journeys of Samoan social practitioners who were former youth-at-risk to better understand effective ways to reduce Samoan youth offending

Co-supervisor of:

  • Darren Renau - Doctor of Philosophy
    The neoliberal blindness paradox: A critical realist explanation about why social workers act in ways contrary to what they believe in (or think they believe in).
  • Isi Cash - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    Pacific Youth Identities and Well-being
  • Limu Mou-Vagi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Improved nutrition through rural community empowerment in Central Province, Papua New Guinea
  • Shabeena Hussain - Doctor of Clinical Psychology
    An explorative study on Pasifika students’ wellbeing, experiences with feedback, coping, and protective factors at New Zealand universities
  • Tuli Mapuilesua - Doctor of Philosophy
    O le Tofa e Totosi ma Lalaga: Examination of Samoa's Ministry of Justice and Judiciary perspectives on community sentencing and their experiences in working with offenders.

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Akisi Ravono - Doctor of Philosophy
    Nursing care for people living with diabetes and associated conditionsi: an iTaukei community context