The following principles underpin the work that CCN undertakes to reduce inequalities for Pacific Communities:

• Understand the real diversities of Pacific communities "ethnicities, age, "resident" status, location, extent of community development, extent of interaction with wider community, languages"
• Recognise the need for a multi-faceted, coordinated approach
• Identify Pacific community strengths and established networkds and utilise in addressing inequalities
• Facilitate linkages and opportunities to build relationships between Pacific communities and cancer services
• The voices of Pacific communities and those of cancer services are equally important
• Clearly identify the extent to which inequalities are impacted on by cultural issues versus "other" issues
• Develop key strategies with Pacific groups

Our work is undertaken primarily by Service Improvement Facilitator, Pacific Communities, Caren Rangi (of Cook Islands Maori descent) with the support of the rest of the CCN Management Team.  We are fortunate to have the support and expertise of Dr Colin Tukuitonga and Siloma Masina who are both members of our Governance Group.