ASSI-PJ – Australian South Sea Islanders

Say halo to Dr Jioji Ravulo

Dr Jioji Ravulo Dr. Jioji Ravulo is a Senior Lecturer (Social Work) in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University. He has an extensive background in working with Pacific communities both locally, nationally, and internationally through several different projects. This...

ASSI.PJ consultation feedback re Australian South Sea Islander Constitutional Developments

June 26, 2015
Emelda Davis
Uncategorized

Purpose of the Meeting: The aim of the meeting is for the Chair of the National ASSI Working Group, Mr Greg Sutherland to feedback on his national consultations with ASSI communities and discuss ASSI.PJ perspectives on Checklist and Guide-Federation Model (National ASSI representative body) for...

Emelda Davis ASSIPJ addresses Chiefs

17th May 2015. Productive meeting today as Emelda Davis ASSIPJ addresses Chiefs Simon and Richard founders of the Vanuatu Indigenous Descendants Association and TAFEA Australian Community Connection representatives Lai Sakita and women and youth group representatives Lutu and Josephine. Discussions...

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre launch 2014

LIVERPOOL LORD MAYOR (far right), SAMOA HIGH COMMISSIONER (far left), VANUATU HIGH COMMISSIONER (middle) Vanuatu High Commissioner Mr Kalfau Kaloris introduces WANTOK NSW at the Casula Power House Arts Centre – Pacific Gods Program acknowledging ancestors and work to date for ASSI recognition...

New group to represent South Sea Islanders | SBS News

New group to represent South Sea Islanders | SBS News Australian South Sea Islanders have established a national body to lobby for their interests at a federal level. At a meeting in Brisbane, representatives of the estimated 40,000 strong community in Australia elected a national president and board. They...

Australian South Sea Islanders National Representative Board

Australian South Sea Islanders National Representative Board. The election held at WANTOK 2013, on the 3rd of November heralded the Australian South Sea Islanders National Representative Board… a landmark achievement. The board members are – Natalie Pakoa – President, Dennis Bobongie...

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood speaks out to Australian South Sea Islanders

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood speaks out to Australian South Sea Islanders with her talk on ‘Community Cohesion and Activism’ at this year’s Wantok 2013 National Forum. As a surviving descendant of the Blackbirding trade in Australia between 1863 and 1908, Professor Smallwood will...

The Vanuatu delegation participating in Wantok 2013

October 30, 2013
Emelda Davis
Wantok 2013

The Vanuatu delegation participating in Wantok 2013 The Vanuatu delegation participating in Wantok 2013 – Australian South Sea Islanders National Forum are (from left to right sitting in the front row): Former MP David Abel (CEO, Australia-Vanuatu Connections Inc), Hon. Ralph Regenvanu (Minister...

Wantok 2013 to be opened by Hon. Jane Prentice on behalf of Prime Minister Tony Abbott

This year’s Wantok 2013 to be opened by Hon. Jane Prentice on behalf of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Dignitaries that will be attending the opening ceremony including: Hon. Jane Prentice MP – on behalf of Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Aunty Carole Currie – South East Queensland...

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood Honored by the United Nations for her Distinguished Contribution to Community

Professor Gracelyn Smallwood honored by the United Nations. Emelda Davis says…”as president of the ASSI.PJ, and on behalf of the board, we would like to congratulate Professor Gracelyn Smallwood on her 45 years of commitment to her relentless community work and most recent international...

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