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25.01.2022 Fantastic opportunities for Pasifika women here.

25.01.2022 We were in awe of the beautiful Pasifika Talanoa communities conference on Saturday. Thanks to all who planned and attended and made this event so special. We were taken aback by the wisdom of those that attended. We loved seeing how connections were being made and that actions and solutions were being crafted on the spot. While hard challenging issues were being discussed, a spirit of mana and strength was immense. Next Steps - We are taken aback by the potential moving for...ward and the ideas that arose and that can arise after the conference. We are fleshing these out and still continuing the Talanoa process with communities near and far, across thr country. Leading to early 2020, we will focus on continuing the Talanoa with all peoples who will invite us and will share information to Pasfika communities. In the new year, we will have an idea of where our efforts should focus on. In this reflective process, we will be engaging with those on our contact list and seeking that it be led by community led as much as possible - including those that attended the conference and those that didn't. If you didn't attend, but would like to be kept in the loop or be involved where you can and as much as you can, please email us to express your interest in joining the list on [email protected]. We are looking to send out monthly newsletters. We want to continue the Talanoa dialogue with you and insist on authentically acting upon it. A big thank you to the incredibly insightful and enthralling workshops led by Andrew Fa'avale, Jioji Ravulo and Denisse Sandoval. Thanks for the photo Phil Start Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY)

23.01.2022 Today (Wednesday) we are here.. If you or a loved one needs Deportation/Visa Cancellation support at this facility, please contact us: (07) 33948303... [email protected] #Connect #Support

21.01.2022 French Polynesia has announced the first case of Covid-19 in Tahiti, the first confirmed case of the coronavirus across the Pacific Islands. French Polynesia has announced the first case of Covid-19 in Tahiti, the first confirmed case of the coronavirus across the Pacific Islands. President Edouard Fritch, said that French Polynesian politician Maina Sage had been confirmed with the virus after returning from Paris on 7 March. Sage is resting at home in self-isolation in Pape...ete. French Polynesia, which comprises more than 100 islands, the largest of which is Tahiti, is a French overseas collectivity. Sage is French Polynesias representative in the French National Assembly. Announcing the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in Tahiti, President Fritch reassured people about government plans for monitoring, testing and isolation. He stated, however: I invite the population to avoid travel outside the country. Last month, French president Emmanuel Macron postponed a long-scheduled visit to French Polynesia because of the international health crisis. Macron was due to visit between 16-18 April for a summit with Pacific Island leaders, but his trip has been delayed until later this year. Regional organisations and Pacific governments are preparing for more cases of Covid-19 in the islands region, as the World Health Organisation declares a global pandemic. But many citizens in small island developing states are fearful of the potential stress on medical services. An epidemic of measles across the Pacific last year highlighted the potential for adding to existing burdens on public health systems from non-communicable diseases. The international spread of the virus is starting to affect tourism in the islands a vital source of revenue and employment. Many island nations have restricted visits by cruise ships and changed air schedules for their national airlines: Air Calédonie International has announced it will reduce the number of scheduled flights to Melbourne and Osaka from May, while Air Tahiti Nui has reduced flights to Japan. In an unprecedented step, the Republic of the Marshall Islands restricted all airline travel into the country for two weeks, until 22 March. President Edouard Fritch, said that French Polynesian politician Maina Sage had been confirmed with the virus after returning from Paris on 7 March. Sage is resting at home in self-isolation in Papeete. French Polynesia, which comprises more than 100 islands, the largest of which is Tahiti, is a French overseas collectivity. Sage is French Polynesias representative in the French National Assembly.

21.01.2022 For our Victorian Pasifika peoples. Check out this scholarship being offered at La Trobe for students of Pacific descent. Please share among your family and friends and encourage them to apply if eligible (see link). $6000 ... for one year Closing date 10/01/2020 Who is it for? 3rd year undergraduates, Honours Where is it available? Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, City, Mildura, Shepparton How is it paid? $3000 per semester Fijian VictoriaVictoria Maori WardensPasifika Achievement To Higher Education (PATHE)Pasifika Lawyers Association of QldTagata PasifikaPacific Islands Council of QLD Inc.Pacific Connections IncPacific Legal FoundationPacific Legal NetworkPasifika Women's AlliancePasifika Education CentrePasifika Students' CouncilMANA MentoringLeMana - Empower Pasifika - ProjectLe VaMuseum PASIFIKA

20.01.2022 Pacific island story telling competition, Take a look at the information below. Support and encourage your youth!

20.01.2022 In Gangsters in Paradise - Deportees of Tonga, VICE embeds with four Tongan nationals who have been sent back to the tiny island nation where they were born after serving prison time in New Zealand and the United States. Former gang members, they often struggle to reconnect with the culture, the language, and the people. They are haunted by the stigma of their criminal pasts, which casts a pall over their employment prospects and puts a barrier between them and their compatriots. Government support for returnees is non-existent, wages are low, and with Tonga in the midst of a methamphetamine crisis, the temptations to revert to the lives of crime they hoped to leave behind when they left prison are high.

20.01.2022 The Pacific Islands are drowning under rising sea levels. These stunning photos show their precarious way of life.

19.01.2022 A short video on last month's Pasifika Talanoa Conference in Melbourne. A conference for Talanoa, for culturally safe dialogue, on tough and important issues but using a strengths based framework. Pasifika and non-Pasifika came together to honestly and generously share stories and views as well as innovative, collaborative and strengths-based ideas and solutions. Thanks to Andrew, Jioji and Denisse for their fantastic workshops. Thanks to Semisi, April and Marie for their o...rganising the day and for all those who attended, supported the conference and made it such a tremoundous community led and community building event. We are so very excited by what the conference set in motion. We know that we are committed to holding spaces for Talanoa will be held in Victoria and in other states. We have ideas of other follow up work as well. We emphasise that we want to do everything alongside Pasifika peoples, those who work with them and those who are interested. Please feel free to contact us via Facebook messenger or email [email protected] NOTE: We are on holidays, but we will be back mid January 2020. We wish you a very blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

18.01.2022 On Thursday, Australia broke Wednesdays record for hottest ever.The effects have been terrifying. Australias federal politicians largely acknowledge that climate change has a role to play in the bushfires. (The main points of difference are the extent of that role and the response needed in light of that). This Christmas, we should support our volunteer firefighters and those in need with the gift of a much needed generous donation. ... As the Maori proverb goes, the most important thing in the world is the people. #bushfires #climatechange #donate #Christmas #Australia #solidarity #community

15.01.2022 Cyclone Harold to go through Tonga. Let us pray for our brothers and sisters in the Kingdom that they be safe and well.

15.01.2022 "When you think you can't go any further, lean on someone else". The food has been amazing, but nothing has topped the people and the stories that we've heard today.

13.01.2022 Getting ready for the Pasifika Communities Conference tomorrow. We will be hearing and learning from many people, including Jioji Ravulo, Andrew Fa'avale and Denisse Sandoval. Thank you to the very talented Isaiah Strickland, whose artistic skills produced the beautiful turtle you see.

12.01.2022 Pasifika greetings to our fam & friends from Cairns!! The team at Institute of Pacific Australia (Training & Staffing) will be in Cairns next Thursday to help y...ou get the skills you need to get into your destined role of helping our youth. Learn how to get qualified for a Cert IV in Youth Work, and how the team at IOPA Staffing Solutions can help you land a role as a Youth Worker across Cairns & Tablelands. IOPA have trained and placed hundreds of youth workers, and you could be next!! Register by sending an email [email protected] or call Francis on 1800 557 632 if you have any queries. Act now to get into position to land your dream job in the new year! Light refreshments provided.

12.01.2022 The repeal of Medevac is scheduled to be debated in Parliament tomorrow. Independent MP Andrew Wilkie today said offshore detention without medical care was "mu...rder ...the blood of many asylum seekers (is) on the hands of many politicians." Appeal to your local MP. Tell Senator Lambie about your concern for the lives of refugees. We must #savemedevac

12.01.2022 An outstanding workshop delivered by Andrew Faavale from MANA Pasifika. Our participants, community and stakeholders, have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback. We appreciate the expertise of MANA Pasifika in what they do and look forward to working alongside them in the future.

09.01.2022 For the NZ Citizens living in Australia... Visa cancellations and deportation is a topic that creates fear and anxiety for people with criminal convictions. M...y view is this, there is hope You cant change the past (convictions) but there are things you can do to protect your future in Australia. Its all about being informed and being prepared. What we know... It doesnt matter if youve lived here for 1 year or 30 years, if youre on temporary visa or permanent visa, there is a risk of your visa being cancelled if youve been in trouble with the law. People can go through the criminal justice system and it may not be for another 1, 2, 3+ years later when a letter arrives in the mail called a notice of intention to consider cancelling visa (NOICC). Travelling may trigger the department to consider cancelling your visa. Heres a few things you can do.... Keep all your papers from your criminal law case, charges, summary of facts, pre-sentence reports, even character references that are handed up to the court. Hold on to all your certificates of any courses youve done like drug and alcohol counselling, anger management, relationship counselling. Stay connected with support services, community groups, counselling, all the positive things in your life to keep you reoffending. These are called protective factors and when we prepare these submissions we look to these people/services to prepare letters of support. Its helps demonstrate a person is not likely to reoffend. If youve got kids in Australia and there are family court orders in place, keep copies. Keep all paperwork from family violence proceeding, the court orders (AVO/IVO/DVO/FVRO), even the applications that are served on you at the beginning, and any applications to vary the order. Take a photocopy/scan of your passport (photo page). Scan all of this material and email it to yourself. If you receive a NOICC you receive very little time to respond. This will save so much time and stress and you can then focus on putting your best case forward. If you are travelling, get these things in place before you leave. Consider getting confidential legal advice from about your individual circumstances. Finally, once you get prepared... KEEP LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE... connected to family, community, employment, support services and social groups. We cant know if or when you may get a notice about a visa cancellation, but what we do know is those who are prepared for the worst and living their best life, give themselves the best chance to remain in Australia. #hope #beprepared #visacancellations

08.01.2022 Info for NZ Citizens (families, workers and business owners) in Australia during times of COVID-19... ***On 30 March the government made an announcement about w...age subsidy for 444 vis holders (Kiwis). As soon as I have the official eligibility, I will update. What we know: NZ Citizens contribute billions of $$$ in tax in Australia and the only country granted temporary visas to live indefinitely in Australia. Many families, businesses and workers will be affected by the regulations that have been put in place by the government to respond to COVID-19. Most NZ Citizens have never needed to fall back on government assistance and not aware of entitlements. Heres some info and links that may assist: In response to COVID-19, the government is providing a one-off payment of $750 to people receiving social security, Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and holders of some health care cards. Check out this link to see if you are eligible... https://www.dss.gov.au/abo/covid-19-information-and-support NZ Citizens who moved to Australia after 26 February 2001 and dont hold a permanent visa, cannot access most ongoing Centrelink payments like Newstart Allowance for those who find themselves unemployed. Theres an exception for those who have lived in Australia for over 10 years. You may be eligible for a one off payment of up to 26 continuous weeks. Here is a link with more info for specific for New Zealanders living in Australia... https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//new-zealand-ci/30721 https://guides.dss.gov.au/guide-social-security-law/9/1/2/40 (refer under subheading JSP, YA and SA - the guide used by Centrelink) For those with business in Australia, the ATO is offering assistance to affected business by deferring payment sue through BAS, remitting interest and penalties applied to tax liabilities on or after 23 January 2020 and other support. Here is a link to the ATO assistance... https://www.ato.gov.au//Support-measures-to-assist-those-/ For those in isolation, may be those who have returned from New Zealand and forced to isolate for 14 days, you may be eligible for a payment even if you dont ordinarily get a payment from Centrelink. The Australian residency rules apply which means you must be a permanent resident (protected SCV holder). Here is a link with to the government page... https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//people-who-dont-get- Finally, many of you have called Australia home for many years and experienced being blocked from disaster relief and other crisis support because you are not permanent residents. Look at your options, look at the link and see if you have a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship... https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//pathway-to-permanent-resi Laneway Legal

06.01.2022 Mental health is a massive issue! If you are in Melbourne in early March, check out NZ actor Rob Makaraka doing his theatrical show "SHOT BRO - Confessions of a Depressed Bullet" . It dives into his fight with depression in a way that is funny, dark, educational and real. Where and when:... Monday 2 March - Newport Community Hub - 7pm - register via https://www.trybooking.com/BIEED Wednesday 4 March - Caulfield RSL - 7pm - register via https://www.trybooking.com/BIEGC Thursday 5 March - Cranbourne Senior Citizens Hall - 7pm - register via https://www.trybooking.com/BIEGQ Cost: Gold Coin Donation. Light refreshments provided. ALSO - Wananga workshop later in the week that you should check out (register via https://www.trybooking.com/BIEGX) Where and when: Saturday 7 March - 7:30am to 8:30am - Long Island Beach Tennis Club - 8:30am to 5pm - Frankston North Community Centre Please share this information and call Jeremy Nikora, Cultural Engagement Officer at Frankston Council for questions or queries on 03 9784 1035.

06.01.2022 INVASION DAY How can we celebrate Australia on January 26, a day that commemorates the day the British stole the country from our Indigenous peoples? It boggles the mind. Can we be patriotic and support a change of date? On this day people will sing the national anthem that claims Australia is young and free. Australia is not young, people were here for 65,000 years plus. Hard to say Australia is free when indigenous peoples were put in chains from the beginning, as they are... still the most incarcerated indigenous population of any country in the world. January 26 1788 signifies destruction, massacre and oppression for Aboriginal peoples and its insensitive to celebrate Australia on this day. None can get close to understanding the struggles of our Aboriginal brothers and sisters today without understanding the impact of that terrible day and the events of colonisation that followed. #noprideingenocide #changethedate #alwaysalwayswillbeaboriginalland

06.01.2022 ** ATTENTION ** If you have not already heard of our PATHE Scholarship then keep reading! The PATHE Program is offering a $20,000 (Up to $5,000 per year) to any... student who wants to study at Western Sydney University. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility as noted on the link. For more information please see the link below otherwise contact us through our Facebook or Instagram pages we'll get back to you! #PasifikaAchieve #StudyAtWestern

05.01.2022 Congratulations to the team behind the Pasifika Festival VIC on their annual celebration of vibrant Pasifika cultures and talents that our peoples are blessed with and known for. We were made aware of the clash after invitations had gone out and would have chosen a different date for our Pasifika Conference if time permitted. Unfortunately, there is no statewide calendar that documents our work and this clash was an unfortunate mistake. Luckily, in this instance, both events... were an outstanding success because they attracted different audiences, were held in different locations and were centred around different purposes. For all events led by Pasifika Talanoa we have and will always look to avoid clashes where possible through consultation with community. We want to work with all our Pasifika peoples through a spirit of unity and respect to utilise the power each of us possess to a point where our collective Mana cannot be ignored. We emphasise that we seek to support and complement all work that benefits our Pasifika peoples - in whatever form it takes. We will inhabit de-colonial ways of working alongside our Pasifika brothers and sisters and all stakeholders (including non-Pasifika) who are in this space (or wish to be invited to enter it). We have exciting ideas that require allies, flowing on from Pasifika Conference and we invite ALL peoples to be in touch with us for these discussions. There is no space owned by anyone. The potential is huge. Please jump on our contact list to be kept in the know or be actively involved - [email protected]

05.01.2022 The number of measles cases across the Pacific - as of November 18, 2019.

04.01.2022 Q&A: Pacific women are victims of 'engrained' culture of domestic violence, says activist

03.01.2022 Fantastic talanoa today at today's conference with community/civil sector, public sector and private sector stakeholders! A conference where there was equal power strutures and innovative ideas, strengths and problems were brought to the fore. We are in awe of the wisdom within our Pasifika communities and are excited by what can come next, with the conference only a start. Our first step is to ensure people who have attended are connected and resources used are shared around.... If you couldn't make it today, you can still join the contact list, just email us - [email protected]. We want to network with and explore ways to support ALL people and organisations working with Pasifika peoples in Australia. We are ready to listen and to learn. We are ready to Talanoa.

03.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW Pacific Connect & Support Inc is 100% self-funded and runs completely on volunteer efforts!! ... We have been connecting & supporting the community for almost 6 years!! We are a non-profit organisation based in Brisbane, QLD. We connect, support and promote community projects throughout Australia & extending throughout Oceania. We engage and support by connecting people and organisations of all cultural backgrounds to enrich our Australian community. We aim to raise awareness about issues which affect people, through education and through the promotion of Human Rights. Our objective is to branch out into the wider community, to nurture, provide HOPE and UNITE!!! We encourage anyone in the Pacific region to contact us and get involved! Our services include: * Community Information Sessions * Family Support * Food Assistance * Disaster Management * Workplace Rights - Support & Advocacy * Cultural Support * Prisoner Rehabilitation * Community Reintegration To help us to continue providing these services to the most vulnerable members in our community, we are asking you to partner with us! A regular donation of $25 p/month can assist us to continue the work that we do, empowering our communities and reaching out to those who need it most. * 100% of all donations are used for community projects! For more information, please feel free to contact us! (07)3394 8303 www.pacificconnectsupport.org [email protected]