United Fiji Communities of Australia

10/03/2026

🇫🇯🤝🇦🇺 Fiji – Australia Business Forum 2026

A great opportunity is coming up for investors, businesses and partners interested in strengthening economic ties between Fiji and Australia.

Investment Fiji will be hosting a series of high-level Fiji–Australia Business Forums across Australia, bringing together leaders from both the public and private sectors to explore investment opportunities, partnerships, and business growth between our two nations.

📍 Melbourne – 23 March 2026
📍 Adelaide – 25 March 2026
📍 Cairns – 27 March 2026

⏰ Time: 8:30am – 11:30am

These forums are designed to connect Australian investors and businesses with emerging opportunities in Fiji — from infrastructure and tourism to technology, agriculture and sustainable development.

If you’re interested in expanding your network and exploring opportunities in the Pacific, this is well worth attending.

⚠️ Registrations close Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 12:00pm

📩 For enquiries: [email protected]

26/02/2026

Vuvale partnership in motion

25/02/2026

09/01/2026

Happy New Year! If you are in the Northern Territory, come and support this event- helping Rugby grow in the region and meet rugby legend Eric Rush!

During the Australia Day weekend join us at the world’s Hottest 7s in Darwin where two Fijian Teams are hot favourites! Tabadamu and Veiyasana!

Before the first whistle blows for our senior divisions join us for an exclusive evening event to launch the Hottest 7s in the World competition.

Held at The Darwin Airport Resort this event brings together rugby, storytelling and connection — the perfect way to set the tone for a massive weekend of sevens.

We’re pleased to welcome special guest, Eric Rush — former All Black, Sevens legend and one of the most influential figures in the history of rugby sevens.

From captaining New Zealand to multiple World Sevens Series titles to unforgettable stories from the game’s golden era. We are sure Eric will tell us a few stories filled with humour and pure rugby gold.

The night will be hosted by local comedian and legend Amy Hetherington, guaranteeing laughs, sharp wit and a great flow to the evening.

🎟 Tickets: $200 per person
⏰ Start Time: 6pm
👔 Dress Code: Territory Formal 🌴

Your ticket includes a 2 course meal & 4 hour drinks package.

Seats are limited — secure your ticket by emailing [email protected]

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30/11/2025

Congratulations to the new elected committee of the Fijian Association of ACT (Canberra)

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 FAA Executives elected on this 29th day of November.

A warm welcome to our new members Vikatoria Baledrokadroka, Jiaoji Waqainabete and Miti Bovoro.

President- Mrs. Diana Johnston
Vice President- Mrs. Sharmita Naidu
Secretary- Mrs. Siteri Burton
Treasurer- Mrs. Cheryl Brown-Irava
Public Officer - Mrs. Laniana TUKUCA.
Larry Irava - Event Coordinator

We wish Mrs. Johnston and her team a successful year.

Vinaka everyone for your love and service to the Fijian diaspora of Canberra and Queanbeyan.

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09/11/2025

BASED IN ALICE SPRINGS

The Salvation Army has been chosen to deliver the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Community Connections Program for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

We are excited and grateful to be delivering this program with key partners, the Pacific Islands Council of Queensland, the NSW Council for Pacific Communities, and the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, all of whom have extensive expertise in supporting PALM workers in Australia.

We are seeking a full-time fixed-term passionate Regional Coordinator to facilitate meaningful connections for PALM workers with their local communities.

Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a d...

03/10/2025

🌺🇫🇯 Celebrating Fiji Day in Hobart! 🇫🇯🌺

We’re excited to see the Hobart Fijian Community hosting their Fiji Day Celebrations 2025 this month! 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, 11th October
📍 Moonah Community Centre
🕔 5:00pm – 10:30pm

This will be a wonderful evening of family, friendship, cultural pride, and live music from The Hobart Sigidrigi Band. Children’s activities, games, and plenty of dancing will make it a night to remember.

If you’re in Hobart, come along and support our Fijian brothers and sisters as they mark this special day of independence and unity. 💙🌴

Vinaka Vakalevu to the organisers for keeping culture alive in Tasmania!

27/09/2025

🚨 News from Australia 🚨

Four Fijians have been sentenced in Western Australia after being caught in a failed $300 million co***ne smuggling operation.

The men – Isaac Henry Rabuatoka, Filipe Valesu, Laban Saininaivalu, and William Seru – were among six jailed after authorities intercepted 2.4 tonnes of co***ne in December 2022 and replaced it with fake packages.

What was meant to be a massive drug haul turned into what the judge described as a “shambles … a disaster,” after their boats ran aground and the operation collapsed.

✍🏽 Sentences:
▪️ Valesu – 11 years
▪️ Rabuatoka – 10 years
▪️ Seru – 6 years
▪️ Saininaivalu – 5 years

This case is a stark reminder of how drug cartels use Pacific Islanders as pawns in their schemes — with devastating consequences for our people and families.

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Four Fijians are among six men jailed in Western Australia for their roles in a failed attempt to retrieve 2.4 tonnes of co***ne. Isaac Henry Rabuatoka, […]

18/09/2025

🇫🇯 Fiji Government Services Are Coming to Australia! 🇦🇺
Bula Vinaka everyone! Exciting news — representatives from several Fiji Government departments will be travelling across Australia from September – October 2025 to bring essential services closer to our community.
📍 Where & When?
Government teams will be visiting:
🟢 Northern Territory – Uluru, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek (25–28 Sept)
🟢 Canberra – Fiji High Commission (30 Sept – 1 Oct)
🟢 New South Wales – Liverpool (11–12 Oct)
🟢 Queensland – Brisbane & Sunnybank (4–5 Oct)
🟢 Victoria – Swan Hill, Mildura, Robinvale, Geelong, Dandenong (2–11 Oct)
🟢 Western Australia – Port Hedland & Perth (18–26 Oct)
🏛 Participating Agencies Include:

✅ Fiji Elections Office – voter registration
✅ Ministry of Immigration – passports, citizenship, visas
✅ Ministry of Employment – NEC, PALM & worker programs
✅ Ministry of iTaukei Affairs – VKB & traditional records
✅ Ministry of Justice – birth, death & marriage certificates
✅ Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF)
✅ Fiji High Commission – consular services
✅ Office of the Prime Minister & Australian DEWR
This is your chance to get official paperwork sorted, ask questions, and connect with Fiji’s government right here in Australia.
📧 For more information, contact the Fiji High Commission: [email protected] or call (02) 6260 5115.
Let’s spread the word — tag your family and friends who might need these services!

17/07/2025

🕊️ Faith planted in Pilbara soil, now taking root...

On Saturday, 28th June, history was made as the very first service of the Port Hedland Fijian Uniting Church was held—marking a powerful new beginning for the Fijian community in WA’s northwest.

The service was beautifully led by Rev Vini Ravetali alongside the President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev Charissa Suli, whose presence brought warmth, encouragement, and national support to this local milestone.

A special contribution was also made by Retired Fijian Methodist Church Minister, Rev William Lucas, whose words carried the wisdom of generations and the deep faith of our Fijian spiritual heritage.

This historic occasion was made possible through a heartfelt partnership between the WA Synod, Presbytery of WA, Frontier Services, UCA Assembly, UCA Fiji National Conference, and the committed efforts of the Fijian community of Port Hedland, whose unity (yalovata), strength (i gu), and unwavering faith turned vision into reality.

As Rev Vini shared:
“To our Fijian community of Hedland… I’m in awe of you all! Vinaka vakalevu sara na veiqaravi levu, nai gu, kei na yalovata! To God be the glory—great things He has done!”

We celebrate this new place of worship as a beacon of belonging, spiritual growth, and cultural pride—for today, and for generations to come.

Photo Credit : Rev Vini Ravetali & Konisi Vosaicake

Sota tale. To God be the glory.

11/07/2025

Canberra catch-up vibes!

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka sat down with our Fijian vuvale in the capital several days ago, having talanoa on everything from boosting remittances to beating the drug trade back home.

He thanked the diaspora for the dollars, ideas and advocacy that keep Fiji’s sails full, urged us to keep investing (and behaving!) in our adopted home, and opened the floor to fresh thinking on nation-building. Cabinet heavy-hitters joined in, covering trade, policing, border security and more.

Big takeaway? Fiji’s future isn’t just on the islands—it’s wherever Fijians stand together. Let’s keep the momentum rolling!

Credit : Fiji Government

07/07/2025

LEST WE FORGET - A MOMENT OF HONOUR IN CANBERRA

Several days ago, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid tribute at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, laying a wreath during the solemn Last Post Ceremony in remembrance of Australia’s fallen heroes.

Joined by his delegation, the Prime Minister reflected on the courage and sacrifice of those who served – men and women who gave everything for the freedom we now enjoy.

As he shared the timeless words:

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old...”
we were reminded of our collective duty to honour the past, cherish the present, and serve the future.

As a Fijian community living in Australia, this moment reminds us of the strong bonds between our nations – forged not only through diplomacy but through shared sacrifice, values, and respect.

Let us continue to honour those who served.
Life ends, but our responsibility to remember continues.

Lest we forget.


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Credit : Fijian Government