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25.01.2022 Please be informed that our 40 years Vanuatu Independence Celebration for Saturday 01st August 2020, at The Flat in Creek Street, has now been postponed in respect of a family passing. Kerry Warkill President

25.01.2022 SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2020 SAUSAGE SIZZLE GETTING READY FOR 2021 KANAKA PROUD CUP WHICH WILL BE HELD IN ROCKHAMPTON ROCKHAMPTON & MACKAY

24.01.2022 Mothers Day is coming up...a love letter to mine Dear Mama Though you are not with all of us, in the physical, your ways between all of us, every day, surely is Is...11 pikininis, 12 grandpikininis, 10 great grandpikininis + 1 on the way......Continue reading

23.01.2022 ASSIUC / KPC IN ... 20TWENTY TWENTY20

23.01.2022 Morning all Don't forget to check out our other groups &/or request to be added to our other groups in the ASSIUC fb page here - KANAKA PROUD CUP... SELF EMPLOYED SSI'S ELDERS RARE See more

22.01.2022 As per updated Queensland Government COVID19 measures, the Lost At Sea Ceremony & Fun Day on 05.09.2020 has been cancelled.As per updated Queensland Government COVID19 measures, the Lost At Sea Ceremony & Fun Day on 05.09.2020 has been cancelled.

22.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY EVERY DAY TO THE KNGS, CHIEFS & LEADERS OF FAMILY BLESSINGS. GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH ALWAYS. THANK YOUHAPPY FATHERS DAY EVERY DAY TO THE KNGS, CHIEFS & LEADERS OF FAMILY BLESSINGS. GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH ALWAYS. THANK YOU

21.01.2022 RSVP MONDAY 24.08.2020 FOR CATERING & SEATING - YOU KNOW THE DRILL NOW WITH COVID19

21.01.2022 "Its about identity, about belonging." Today marks 26 years since Australian South Sea Islanders were officially recognised by the Commonwealth. The Australi...an South Sea Islander United Council held a special morning tea in Rockhampton where elders and community members gathered to mark the anniversary. Both sides of Aunty Ros Wallaces family were taken from their homes and brought to Australia during the blackbirding era. "For years we grew up not thinking that we did belong here, even though I was born here," she said. "I remember the emotion. I felt good for me and my generation and the generations to come but I really felt sadness for my parents, those that have gone before, that never got this. "Most of my early years, we had to tick the other box when it came to identifying who we were. We didnt identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait or any other, so it was always the other box. "Now weve got a box we can tick."

20.01.2022 Spur of the moment times... At North Rockhampton Cemetery today with Harbins, Warkills & Vea Veas Locating unmarked South Sea Islander graves & placing crosses here with their details The stories we learnt, shared & gathered here today about our ancestors were sad, happy & funny And today our generations should not stop sharing their families stories ... These times are so good for your soul... to be a part of their history, our today & for our generations after us Its important to be one who listens, shares & gathers their stories whenever the opportunity arises It turned out to be an even relaxing time...no need at all to be scared sitting in a cemetery amongst our warriors Any family is welcome to join us next time. See more

20.01.2022 Come into The House of The Lord

20.01.2022 Due to updated COVID19 measures as per Queensland Government, the Lost At Sea Ceremony & Fun Day on 05.09.2020 will be cancelled.Due to updated COVID19 measures as per Queensland Government, the Lost At Sea Ceremony & Fun Day on 05.09.2020 will be cancelled.

20.01.2022 From the President Kerry and Family! Thank you to all organisers and everyone who participated in this beautiful project Lovely to see and to read and discuss... our past history ! This sculpture honouring the history between Australian South Sea Islanders (ASSI), the Mununjali community and Veresdale landholders . The six metre high two-tonne sculpture was hand-crafted from a fallen 200 year-old iron bark log, that was found at Mt Lindesay, by artist Kakae Pakoa who lovingly worked on the project for three Mr Pakoa said his design reflected the past, the present and the future of the area. The footprints symbolise the walk the South Sea Islanders did from Redbank Plains to Beaudesert in 1863, when it took them two days to get here to start work, he said. They also symbolise the future-moving forward and moving together. Kakaes wife Natalie said the unveiling of the sculpture reinforced the love and healing she felt after her communitys history with the area was accepted and acknowledged by the Mununjali people.

19.01.2022 HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ASSIUC WILL BE HEADING OUT BLESSING OUR ELDERS

19.01.2022 Due to COVID19 this year, we hosted our annual Flag Raising at Town Hall as virtual, via Live Stream President - Kerry Warkill speaking with Councillor Tony & Councillor Drew. Elders- Uncle Royce & Aunty Mock.

18.01.2022 25.08.1994 Celebrating 26 years of ASSI Recognition by Federal Government 25.08.2020 Welcome to this week of celebrations... Sunday 23.08.2020 - Special Chruch Service Recognise Respect Acknowledge & Receive Thank you Northside Family Church. Thank you officiating Pastors Len Yasso, Rob Mann & Worship Team. #truthinthemessage

18.01.2022 THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS. We appreciate you We support you We love you... Its because of you Weve learnt how to do Why we do And who we do for Its because of you Weve learnt from those before us From those around us And teach those who are after us Its because of you Thank you

17.01.2022 ASSIUC Rockhampton District and Independent Inc. is starting its fundraising for 2020 with a $20/number Money Board. There are 45 numbers to choose from, so whoever selects the first number drawn on Saturdays Gold Lotto wins $400. ... $50 bonus will be paid to the person who selects the first supplementary number drawn. Once I have confirmed that ALL numbers have been sold. The next Saturday Gold Lotto Draw will be where the winning numbers will be drawn from. Inbox for bank accounts details or if you live in Rockhampton we can make other arrangements. Thank you and Good Luck!

16.01.2022 WRITE HER...WITH LOVE Share & post to Australian South Sea Islander United Council fb page... your letter of love about MOTHERWRITE HER...WITH LOVE Share & post to Australian South Sea Islander United Council fb page... your letter of love about MOTHER

15.01.2022 And they came into The House of The Lord

15.01.2022 Sugar Slaves screening at Walter Reid Building - President Kerry Commencing, Pastor Rob M with Welcome To Country & Aunty Betty Mae with Prayer Oddly enough word is, this building is where our Ancestors were locked away underneath in a very large dungeon.

14.01.2022 Getting ready for the Major Cash Prize Draw

13.01.2022 To our members and community I would like to take this time to reflect on our year up till now, the year has seen us go through a change in the way live due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had a major effect our economy and employment worldwide. In saying that I would to take the opportunity to congratulate our ancestral country Vanuatu on their 40 years of Independence. ... This country was once voted the most happiest country in the world and all the photos posted on Facebook show the enjoyment and vibrant souls of the people. I would like applaud the spirit of the people in the way they celebrated in this difficult time as loss of tourism would be effecting them economically. So congratulations to all our families and the people of Vanuatu in 40 years of Independence I would also like to invite members and community to help us celebrate this wonderful achievement President Kerry Warkill

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/makuratokolau/videos/587006208484204/?vh=e&extid=7zSIUmKZa0vQydJN

12.01.2022 #winnersaregrinners

10.01.2022 KPC are having a Christmas raffle Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Drawn 11th December at Frenchville Sports Club Glass Room 7pm. ... Prizes are meat, Woolworths, fruit and vegetables, liquor, fuel and seafood vouchers all valued at $100 each (see attached). Enquires can be directed to email : [email protected] or to me on 0407 892 105. Thanks

10.01.2022 Win News interview

10.01.2022 25.08.2020 - 26th year of ASSI Recognition by the Federal Government Celebrations today, a Virtual Flag Raising at Town Hall & an Elders Morning Tea... A time to serve our Elders & share with them whats happening in the community A time for them to yarn with each other. A time to meet new faces & share how we can reach out & help each other. And always a time to be RARE - RESPECT AND RECOGNISE our ELDERS

09.01.2022 Its happening today The Major Cash Prize Draw at 4pm Watch this space

08.01.2022 Its been a wonderful week to remember together our South Sea Islands Ancestors We celebrate because of them. We continue on, to honour & respect them. We are here in Australia & immensely blessed, because of what was taken from them & their sacrifices they went through. ... Thank you for coming together during this year, our 26th year Federal Government ASSI Recognition Here are some photos of this blessed week...enjoy them & reflect on them. Watch this space for our next Flyer on details of the Lost At Sea Ceremony leading into a Fun Day on Saturday 05.09.2020 down at Bell Park, Emu Park Celebrating the 20th year State Government ASSI Recognition 2020 Keep yarning, sharing photos & stories, supporting each others ASSI organisations, researching & connecting our history of rich culture. Lets connect them all back to the islands so our families hearts over those deep blue waters will know what happened when family was taken from the South Sea Islands so long ago

07.01.2022 President’s Report This year will always be remembered for how our way of living changed. With the development of COVID-19 it really put restrictions on how we as a country, state and communities operated and existed in our daily way of life. When restrictions were introduced earlier in the year, it placed a burden on our community and organisation but through the vision and effort of some of our hard working committee and members I believe ASSIUC as an organisation has devel...oped into a new business and will continue to develop in the future. The development of the organisation’s website is the big one and it will be a vital part on how we operate in the future, although we are still in the early stages,but hopefully the future looks promising and we can build great partnerships with community organisations, local, state and federal governments and build links with communities worldwide. Through all this we were still able to celebrate, and some important events we held were our Flag Raising, Elders Morning Tea and a film night with Sugar Slaves. Our hard working secretary with the help of our footy double sellers kept our fundraising efforts going and kept us going forward financially. I would also like to applaud the efforts of our KPC Sub-Committee for their effort and determination throughout the year. So the year was not good for socialising but we as the ASSIUC committee and you our members should be proud of our efforts for the year. With that all said I would like to say Merry Christmas to all committee, members and all Australian South Sea Island communities and organisations and may you all have a prosperous New Year for 2021.

05.01.2022 Sugar Slaves - Stories spoken from families in Vanuatu, Australia, Rockhampton, Mackay, Ayr, Hervey Bay & Bundaberg

04.01.2022 TODAY A BLAST FROM THE PAST N E W S L E T T E R S ASSIUC APRIL 1997.

04.01.2022 Just smol celebration for ASSI 20 Years Government Recognition Thank you to Leonie & Sharon for photos also.

04.01.2022 Sssooo excited for all the winners Thank you...thank you...thank you. KPC contact, Kerrie Vea Vea will be in touch with the winners for your bank account details, to deposit your prize.... A big congratulations to the winners A big thank you to all who purchased tickets

02.01.2022 Always a day to learn more Governance Workshop today Thank you Sandra

01.01.2022 Sugar Slaves 1995

01.01.2022 2020 Major Cash Prize Draw done dusted & now just to deliver

01.01.2022 RANDOM FB PIC OF THE DAY Thank you to Sophia Yasso for sharing what she has been studying in the good ole WORD ... GOD ISN’T AN EDITOR, HE’S A CREATOR. HE’S NOT LOOKING FOR TYPOS IN OUR LIVES. HE’S LOOKING FOR THE BEAUTY IN THEM. He’s pointing toward the horizon with a gleam in His eye and asking us to lift our eyes up toward a better story. He wants to tell a story of redemption. Of everyone He could use to tell it, He’s made you one of the main characters. He wants you to keep your eyes on Him. If there’s a typo or two on a couple of pages of your life, don’t obsess over it. Keep writing. God’s got this. He’ll help you make the changes you need to make, but His purpose for your life is much bigger than giving you a failing grade. Thank you lord for the life you've given me

01.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE WONDERFUL MOTHER HEARTS Hope your day so far has been special from any other day. ... You deserve to be treated like a Queen today A meal cooked a cup of tea made just for you a drink to just sit down with & enjoya gift wrapped & given from the heart no stress surrounded by your childrena hug a kiss a laugha simple yarn & to be called I LOVE YOU MUM TODAY & EVERY DAY This is for ALL the Mothers...here today, those who have passed on, those who have birthed their pikininis & lost them, single fathers with their pikininis, those who stand in the gap as Mum for whatever reason that maybe so...IT IS YOUR MOTHER HEART AND GIVING HANDS...ALWAYS BEATING TO THE SOUND OF YOUR PIKININI & ALWAYS STRETCHED OUT TO GIVE & TO TAKE... DEFINES YOU EVERY DAY AS ONE OF THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFTS.