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25.01.2022 DONUT PICK UP If you are picking up donut orders from UQ the location is now changed to KINGHAM Room! This is right next to the RED ROOM

25.01.2022 UQSPIA EOY BALL And just like that we are onto our FINAL ROUND for the Ball! What will you be missing out on if you don’t come to the Ball? Live Music from our one & only 2021 President (Clayton Po Ching) UNLIMITED Beverage package to keep you going through the night ... Best DRESSED prizes for individuals AND couples The FIRST time SPIA has ever hosted a Ball so you’ll know it will be littt Don’t be that one person who’ll have to watch the stories from home having the biggest FOMO Get in quick because we only have a LIMITED amount of tickets available!

25.01.2022 Uike Kataongai o Lea Faka-Tonga Happy Tongan Language week!! This week marks as a celebration for the Tongan culture and language. UQSPIA is proud to present a beautiful Tongan hymn sung by our lovely members! The kingdom of Tonga is proud of its culture, language & heritage. And with that, UQSPIA wishes for the Tongan language to flourish with you all for the rest of the week! Ofa atu... #Tonga #TonganLanguageWeek #tonganlanguageweek2020

25.01.2022 To end the celebration of the beautiful native language of Tokelau, we have PCW member & OG UQSPIA member @_lisabaker here to teach us a few phrases in her mother tongue! Formerly known as the Union Islands, Tokelau is a dependent territory of NZ. Tokelau is made up of 3 remote of atolls (Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo) in the South Pacific Ocean and is located between New Zealand and Hawaii. This is our final language week video so we thank all our lovely members who have took ...part in this year’s segment! Our language is such an integral part of who we are as Pacific Islanders but also our language transcends beyond just words #tokelau #tokelaulanguageweek #tokelau #tokelaulanguageweek2020

24.01.2022 UQ SPIA presents SPIALYMPICS This is the LAST event for our Sports Coordinator before he signs off for the year ... Four teams. Different relays. Final teams battle it out in an EATING COMPETITION Only ONE can win and come out victorious! Are you ready? WHEN: Friday 13th November WHERE: Guyatt Park, St Lucia TIME: 11AM-3PM WHO: You + your mates Only the best can win Link to the event page: https://fb.me/e/3emSdWDAd

24.01.2022 RISE OF THE PACIFIC Across the seas, the islands of Micronesia, Melanesia & Polynesia tells the stories of the Pacific. UQ SPIA warmly invites our wider Brisbane community to our first ever screening of our 2020 Cultural Night: Rise of the Pacific on the 25th November from 5pm - 8pm. ... For more details, check out our FB event page. Purchase tickets using the link in our bio A film by Alfred Naupoto #micronesia #polynesia #melanesia

24.01.2022 HAPPENING NEXT MONDAY, WORLD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY! If youre not doing anything NEXT MONDAY come on down to the Great Court, come chill with and vibe with us, celebrating all the diverse Indigenous associations that are apart of UQ! We have workshops and delicious foods to indulge in! So MARK YOUR CALENDARS because this is certainly an event you dont want to miss out on

24.01.2022 UQIC DIV 2 WINNERS Congratulations to @uqspia @theuqic aka Spicy for bringing the heat and getting the dub tonight! SPIA will be attempting a 3/3 winning streak this Friday when our netball and rugby teams head into their respective finals Make sure you come down this Friday to watch our teams take it out ... #LESSSSGO See more

23.01.2022 To be able to share that with UQ... its indescribable! - Sailoto Liveti Throwback to our biggest event Mana of the Pacific! The vibes, the loud sounds of laughter, the food & the joy in sharing the love of the Pacific Islands with everyone was truly one of the best experiences We are so excited to bring these same vibes this MONDAY to World Indigenous Peoples Day alongside the UQ African Students Association & UQ Life We promise nothing but the best - this video is ...proof that youll be in for a good time Thank you to UQ Life for capturing this amazing event!

23.01.2022 We are so excited for tomorrow! A fun filled day with lots of workshops Come a long and join in the fun as we celebrate World Indigenous Peoples Day

22.01.2022 Friendly reminder Talanoa with SPIA is happening today at 6PM right here on Facebook! Set your alarms & dont miss out!

20.01.2022 WORLD INDIGENOUS DAY Heres a look at one of our workshops for next week!

19.01.2022 Welcome to Talanoa with SPIA. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of UQ SPIA. Tonights topic of discussion is, Engaging Communities in Law and Justice as a Law Student.... For those watching, at any time throughout the night please feel free to ask questions. We may not be able to answer everyones question but we will do our best.

19.01.2022 Thats a wrap on our first event for the semester! We were overwhelmed with the amount of people that showed up today! It was lovely to catch up with everyone both new & returning members We hope you all had fun & we look forward to seeing everyone at our future events If you havent signed up as a member dont be scurt- we have our mini Market Day being held at UQ next Thursday!... #sekidelic #fortheculture #uqspia

18.01.2022 We also have a Lei making workshop! Come on down & make your own lei! Reminder that due to COVID restrictions we do have limited spaces available during certain time slots

18.01.2022 HAPPENING TODAY! IF YOU STILL HAVENT SIGNED UP TO BE A MEMBER FEAR NOT! COME AND FIND US AT THE GREAT COURT!

17.01.2022 ITS TODAY! Check out our event today & even if youre new to UQSPIA we will welcome you with open arms + food GUYATT Park | 12:30PM-3PM

17.01.2022 Happy 45th PNG Independence Day! Today marks the momentous day in which Papua New Guinea (PNG) gained independence on the 16th September 1975. The diverse & beautiful cultures of PNG continue to inform & embrace future generations through the art of dance, tattooing & various other art forms. UQSPIA would like to celebrate this day with a video from our previous executive member & present Vice President of GUPNG Rose Mangila ... Happy PNG Independence Day everyone #pngindependenceday #happypngindependenceday #png #HappyIndependencePNG #HappyIndependenceDayPNG

14.01.2022 Did someone say Becky with the good hair? Join us MONDAY and learn how to whip that hair back & forth

14.01.2022 Final words from our Top 4 Leading Ladies We thank our President, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary for their hard work this year! They led the #DreamTeam through a very successful year & it was the first we had an all female management team. Here’s the link for our AGM next week:... https://fb.me/e/31MhjHVoX

13.01.2022 TWO DAYS LEFT TIL OUR MEET N GREET If youre new to SPIA this is the perfect opportunity to meet our exec team and the lovely members that make up our association When: THIS FRIDAY... Time: 12:30PM-3PM Where: Guyatt Park, St Lucia See more

13.01.2022 CLEAN SWEEP We came. We saw. We conquered Massive congratulations to our Netball and Rugby team who came away with the win, to finish off this years @theuqic competition with a clean sweep in all categories Thank you to all our players across TRL, Netball and Rugby (especially our mates from @gpapasifika & @qutpasifika) for turning up every week and giving each team a good run for their money. This would not have been possible without each and every one of our players, supporters and head coach (aka Sports Coordinator) @bailey_sautia_dawes ! See you all next year for a repeat #BLESSSSSGOOOO #TRL #NETBALL #RUGBYUNION

13.01.2022 Te Wiki o Te Reo Mori 2020 Happy Maori Language Week Yesterday marked the beginning of the celebration of the beautiful Te reo Mori language! This is a defining feature of the country and an important element to what makes New Zealand distinctive. Te reo Mori is also not just an official language. It is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and plays a significant role in establishing strong identities for all tamariki (children). ... #maorilanguageweek #tereomaori #maorilanguageweek2020 See more

13.01.2022 Happy 45th Independence Day Papua New Guinea Today we celebrate one of the most diverse languages within our Pacific! We continue to celebrate the beauty of this country & all that it has to offer Happy Independence Day to all our wantoks commemorating this special occasion!

13.01.2022 HEY FRIENDS LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR COME AND JOIN US https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_UGioxrkAQBCF9Z22PPdA9A

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who braved the torrential rain to make it to our AGM tonight! Our 2020 executive team were proud of all that we were able to achieve for this association and are excited to see what’s in store for UQSPIA in 2021. Introducing your 2021 Executive Team! President: Clayton Po Ching... Vice President: Maheleone Douglas Secretary: Maria Faatuai Treasurer: Bailey Dawes Academic Coordinator: Taalolo Tupai Cultural Coordinator: Rose Hosking & Danielle Chan See Publicity & Promotions Coordinator: Lydian Alo-Emile & Sui Tofae Sports Coordinator: Titus Thetadig Club Advocates: Herem Reupena & Giulio Heimoana Chaplain: Grace-Rita Thetadig Fundraising & Sponsorship Coordinator: Tapenaga Jnr Polatavio-Reupena Congratulations once again

12.01.2022 Today is a reminder to check up on our friends & family every day to ask them if they are ok. A simple gesture could help save someones life. Dont be afraid to ask someone R U OK? Stay safe everyone & dont be afraid to reach out!

11.01.2022 Uike Kataonga'i 'o Lea Faka-Tonga Happy Tongan Language week!! This week marks as a celebration for the Tongan culture and language. UQSPIA is proud to present a beautiful Tongan hymn sung by our lovely members! The kingdom of Tonga is proud of its culture, language & heritage. And with that, UQSPIA wishes for the Tongan language to flourish with you all for the rest of the week! 'Ofa atu... #Tonga #TonganLanguageWeek #tonganlanguageweek2020

11.01.2022 Happy Cook Islands Language Week Yesterday marked the first day of the celebration of Cook Islands Language Week 2020 The theme this year is Kia pvai t ttou Reo Mori Kki irani i Aotearoa" which in English means "That the Cook Islands Mori language may blossom throughout New Zealand."... Stay tuned for more posts throughout the week to celebrate this beautiful language See more

11.01.2022 Our first event of the semester held at Guyatt Park! An awesome turnout and a day filled with fun.

10.01.2022 Bula Vinaka and welcome to another #FeatureFriday! This month, we recognise the achievements of UQSPIA Alumni Caroline Robertson. Graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Dual Major in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering) she has gone on to achieve great success with her degree. Representing the Melanesian island of Fiji Caroline is an outstanding role model for aspiring and future engineers. Im grateful and humbled to have been involved with various constructio...n projects ranging from subdivisions, road construction and rehabilitation in the western corridor of South East Queensland, to being seconded to Manila, Philippines for 6 months for the berth expansion of an international container terminal and now being involved on a construction project in regional Queensland. Carol was inspired by her father to choose Civil Engineering; a career choice that was not obvious for herself. She knew that she wanted to pursue something that could positively contribute towards society as well as challenge the norms associated within a male dominated industry. Throughout her tertiary journey, she managed to balance both work and studies. Working night shift for 3 years cutting vegetables and fruits while studying definitely humbled me the most. At first, I was super embarrassed about working night shifts cutting veggies (but) now Im like it supported me throughout uni. Being a university student, comes with its struggles. Carols confidence was affected when she failed a subject but was grateful to have had the best support group around her who were instrumental in inspiring her to never give up! Failing a subject or two at uni is not the end of the world, be resilient, refocus and attack it once more because the road less travelled by, will make all the difference. Thank you, Carol for your contribution to UQSPIA. We are proud of the amazing things that you have achieved! She leaves us all with a scripture from Hebrews 11:1 For faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of the things not seen.

08.01.2022 A message from the UQ SPIA Executive Team

08.01.2022 Happy World Indigenous Peoples Day! In collaboration with UQ Life & the UQ African Students Association we were able to celebrate some of the beautiful indigenous cultures through performances & workshops! We would like to thank everyone who came along & joined in on the celebrations! ... Weve got many more events coming up so make sure to stick around for those if you werent able to make it today!

07.01.2022 SAUSAGE SIZZLE Come on down & buy yourself a snag All for the price of $2.50! LOCATION: Grassy Knolls... TIME: 10AM-3PM See more

07.01.2022 To celebrate the end of Maori Language Week, our two lovely UQSPIA members have come together to create a short video teaching us all a few phrases from their beautiful native language! Tena Korua & Happy Maori Language Week!

06.01.2022 MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE With the easing of covid restrictions, we're happy to announce we have more tickets up for grabs Get in while you can because they won't be up for long! Member $105 Non-member $115... AVAILABLE TIL FRIDAY MID-DAY https://pacificroyalty2020-event.getqpay.com/

06.01.2022 Faakalofa Lahi Atu & Happy Niuean Language Week! This week, we decided to change things up and have our members try two Niuean dishes - Takihi & Polo Tosisi! For everyone involved, this was their first time tasting Niuean food so all reactions are real & genuine! Hope you enjoy our amazing video starting some of our brightest and loudest members (aka the hungriest)!... Happy Niuean Language Week #niue #niueanlanguageweek

06.01.2022 Happy Cook Islands Language Week In honour of this special week, the young entreprenuer of business @pacificsway Julianne Pouanga has collaborated with UQSPIA in celebrating the lovely Cook Islands The theme "Kia puavai to tatou Reo Maori Kuki Airani i Aotearoa" translates to "That the Cook Islands Maori language may blossom throughout New Zealand." ... May the Cook Islands language continue to blossom with you all for the rest of the week!

06.01.2022 Happy Tokelau Language Week Today marks the second day in the celebration of this beautiful language! The 2020 Tokelau Language theme is ‘Apoapo tau foe, i na tafea i te galutau. Ke mau mai, ke mau mai’ which in English translates to, 'Never give up hope, even amidst chaos and much uncertainty. Stay united, stay strong'. This theme was influenced by 2020 events and how the COVID-19 outbreak has shaped a new normal for the Tokelau community and everyone worldwide.... This week we celebrate the culture and language of Faka-Tokelau (The Tokelauan Way of Life). #tokelau #tokelaulanguageweek2020 #tokelauanlanguageweek #tokelaulanguageweek

03.01.2022 Theres also AFRICAN BEADING workshop hosted by UQ African Students Association Look slick with your new beads

03.01.2022 DONUT FRET - DONUT DELIVERY IS THIS SATURDAY Everything you need to know about the donut drive tomorrow is here! We will be sending out texts later today just to remind everyone of the deliveries tomorrow We dont want anyone to miss out! ... If there are any issues throughout the day, send us a DM & well make sure to sort it out! *Due to health & safety reasons, we are unable to leave orders at the house if you are not there to receive it.

02.01.2022 We are proud to present our Cultural Night 2020: Rise of the Pacific This year, we have chosen to showcase our cultural night via a film which has been directed by Alfred Naupoto! Due to COVID restrictions, we were unable to host a physical show however we hope that you can all support our association but purchasing a ticket & attending the screening!

01.01.2022 Uike Ktoangai o e Lea Faka-Tonga Happy Tongan Language Week The theme for this year is"Fakakoloa o Aotearoa aki a e Lotu Mooni" whichin English means "Enriching Aotearoa New Zealand through Prayer and Faith". Yesterday was the beginning of the celebration of this beautiful culture & we cant wait for you to see what we have in store!... #MMT

01.01.2022 Check out our second lot of testimonies! Our AGM is NEXT TUESDAY If you’re interested in joining next year’s team have a look at what our exec members had to say about their year!... Apply NOW for 2021 Exec: https://forms.gle/Q52tqBhRs4VTYJPb9

01.01.2022 Thank you to everyone for joining our Virtual Market Day! If you havent signed up for our membership heres the link https://uqspiamembership19.getqpay.com/