Cook Islands Health Promotion

Rarotonga schools are taking part in a new health initiative 🌿

P-COSI is launching to help better understand childhood health and support stronger futures for our children.

This programme will involve Year 3 to 5 students aged 7 to 9 across selected primary schools in Rarotonga.

What is happening?
Parent consultation evenings: starting on the 25th to 28th of May
Information packs and consent forms will be sent home through schools.

Why it matters?
Better data leads to better decisions, and healthier children in our communities!

Bro Check 101

Guest Speakers:

Wallace Aroita
Travel Purua

Episode Description

In Episode 2 of Bro Check 101, we sit down with Wallace Aroita, Travel Purua for an open and honest conversation about brotherhood, mental wellbeing, and the challenges men often keep to themselves.

This episode creates a safe space for men to speak freely, encourage one another, and discuss the realities many brothers face but struggle to talk about — from pressure, pride, relationships, identity, mental health, and the importance of checking in on each other.

Too often men are expected to stay silent, “tough it out,” or carry burdens alone. Bro Check 101 is about breaking that cycle through real conversations, support, and connection.

A powerful discussion focused on vulnerability, strength, accountability, and reminding our brothers that they don’t have to walk alone.