Bula Mate Project

28/08/2026

We’re officially six weeks out! 🇫🇯🌺

Bula Mate Project is proud to present Fiji Day on the Coast 2026, and FREE General Admission tickets for the Official Opening Ceremony are now live.

If you’d like to attend the seated Official Opening Ceremony, we encourage you to book early, as auditorium capacity is limited.

🎟️ See the shared post below for full details and the booking link.

We can’t wait to bring the community together to celebrate Fiji’s 56th Anniversary of Independence on the Sunshine Coast. 🇫🇯❤️

27/08/2026

It's all happening now. Stay tuned for more wooohooo

23/08/2026

🇫🇯 Exciting news — tickets for the Official Opening Ceremony of Fiji Day on the Coast 2026 will be released next Saturday, 29 August at 12:00am AEST!

A free ticket will be required to attend the ceremony inside the auditorium at 11:00am.

We look forward to celebrating with the Sunshine Coast community on Saturday 10 October 2026. 🇫🇯🌺

Celebrate Fiji’s Independence Day at Fiji Day on the Coast 2026 – Sunshine Coast. A free cultural festival with ceremony, live music, food and markets.

01/08/2026

💛 Thank you, RACQ! 💛

Bula Mate Project is incredibly grateful to have received a generous $500 donation through the RACQ Local Giving program.

Our President, Nathanial Leigh, was pleased to accept the donation from Sue Kruger, Agency Supervisor at RACQ Caloundra.

This support will help us continue our work in the community and contribute towards the delivery of Fiji Day on the Coast 2026.

A heartfelt thank you to Sue and the RACQ Caloundra team for supporting local community organisations and recognising the work of Bula Mate Project.

Vinaka vakalevu, RACQ! 🇫🇯🤝🇦🇺

25/07/2026

Heads up! 🚨

Australia's new AusAlert emergency warning system will undergo a national test at 2:00pm (AEST) tomorrow, Monday, 27 July. If you have a compatible mobile phone, tablet or smartwatch, you may receive a test alert with a loud siren and vibration.

The message will clearly state it's only a test, but it's a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with this important new emergency warning system before it goes live later this year.

09/07/2026

Bula Mate Project is proud to present Fiji Day on the Coast 2026. 🇫🇯🌺

We invite the Sunshine Coast community to join us for this free, family-friendly celebration of Fiji’s 56th Anniversary of Independence.

Please follow Fiji Day on the Coast for event updates, announcements and ceremony registration details.

Vinaka vakalevu.

Fiji Day on the Coast 2026 is coming to the Sunshine Coast! 🇫🇯🌺

Bula Mate Project is proud to present the inaugural Fiji Day on the Coast 2026, celebrating Fiji’s 56th Anniversary of Independence.

Join us for a free, family-friendly community event bringing together culture, food, music and celebration.

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Meridan Community Centre
70 Springs Drive, Meridan Plains QLD 4551

There will be food vendors, market stalls, live entertainment, and an Official Opening Ceremony at 11:00am.

Live entertainment will feature:
🌺 Andrea Kirwin
🌺 Chris Cobb
🌺 TOKO Music

General entry is free all day.
Registration is only required for ceremony seating.

Event details and ceremony registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/fiji-day-on-the-coast-2026-sunshine-coast

We thank our valued supporters and sponsors — Caloundra RSL, Caloundra Towing, Bee Inspired Design & Advertising, and Sunshine Coast Council — for helping make this inaugural event possible.

We look forward to celebrating Fiji Day with the Sunshine Coast community.

Vinaka vakalevu 🇫🇯

24/06/2026

08/05/2026

🌺 Expression of Interest Opening Soon! 🌺

Bula Mate Project Inc. is excited to announce that Expressions of Interest for market stalls and food vendors at Fiji Day on the Coast 2026 will be opening soon.

We’re bringing together food, culture, community, markets and live entertainment for a vibrant celebration on the Sunshine Coast.

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Meridan Community Centre
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm

The official EOI form will be made available soon via Google Forms, with applications planned to open from Monday 25 May 2026.

The form will include separate sections for market stallholders and food vendors, along with event information, application requirements, and terms and conditions.

We welcome expressions of interest from suitable market stalls, community/cultural stalls, craft/gift stalls, information stalls and food vendors, with preference given to stallholders whose products, services or offerings align closely with the spirit of the event.

Please note: we are not seeking fresh produce stalls at this stage.

Spaces will be limited, and submitting an EOI does not guarantee acceptance, as applications will be reviewed to ensure a suitable mix of stalls for the event.

Stay tuned and follow the Fiji Day on the Coast page for updates!

01/05/2026

Wonderful news for our inaugural Fiji Day on the Coast event.

Bula Mate Project Inc. is grateful to Sunshine Coast Council for supporting this special community celebration through Council’s Grants Program.

Fiji Day on the Coast is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Grants Program.

Bula Mate Project Inc. is grateful to Sunshine Coast Council for providing funding support through its Grants Program to assist with the inaugural Fiji Day on the Coast.

This funding will help us deliver a safe, welcoming and family-friendly celebration of Fiji’s Independence Day right here on the Sunshine Coast.

We truly appreciate Sunshine Coast Council’s commitment to supporting multicultural community events that bring people together.

Join us for a day filled with culture, connection, food, market stalls, live entertainment and celebration.

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Meridan Community Centre, Meridan Plains
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

Follow this page for updates on the program, stalls, entertainment and more.

25/04/2026