Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria Incorporated

03/10/2026

Join us as we light up Melton for our milestone 7th annual Diwali Festival of Lights! The Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria (AIFAV Inc.) warmly invites you, your family, and friends to a vibrant, joyful, and colourful community celebration showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Victoria.

✨ Event Highlights
💃 Live Performances: Captivating cultural dance and singing showcases from Melbourne’s top performing artists and dance groups!

🎁 Best Dressed Competition: Dress in your finest traditional attire to win exciting prizes for Best Male Dressed and Best Female Dressed!

🏆 Children’s Dance Competition: A fun, uplifting stage competition highlighting the incredible talents of our young dancers.

🍵 Complimentary Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy free delicious cultural snacks and drinks provided for attendees.

🤝 Community Spirit: A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for families, seniors, youth, and people of all backgrounds and abilities.

📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, 31st October 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00 PM onwards (Doors open at 1:30 PM)

📍 Venue: Melton Community Hall, 232–238 High Street, Melton VIC 3337

🎟 Admission: 100% FREE (Ticket registration required)

🎟 Important Booking & Capacity Information
Entry is completely FREE, but tickets are MANDATORY due to strict venue capacity limits.

⚠️ Please Note Before Booking:

Book Only If Attending: Please register tickets only if you are fully committed to attending.

Notify Us of Cancellations: If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please contact the AIFAV team immediately to cancel your booking. This allows us to release tickets to families on our waitlist. Let’s ensure everyone in our community gets a chance to celebrate!

✅ Venue, Safety & Security Guidelines
To ensure a safe, family-friendly, and enjoyable environment for all attendees:

👮 Licensed Security: Professional security personnel will be present throughout the event.

🎒 Bag Checks: Carry bags may be inspected upon entry for safety compliance.

🚫 Strictly Alcohol & Smoke-Free: No alcohol consumption or smoking/vaping is permitted inside or around the venue premises.

🤝 Respectful Behaviour: Courteous and respectful conduct is expected toward fellow guests, performers, and volunteers at all times.

📩 Contact & Organizer Details
Brought to you by the Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria Inc. (AIFAV)

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 0401 837 842

Join us as we light up Melton for our milestone 7th annual Diwali Festival of Lights! The Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria (AIFAV

03/10/2026

JOIN THE AIFAV COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM! 🌺

Love supporting local events? Want to make a real difference in our community.

We are expanding our AIFAV Action Team & Community Ambassador Network

We are looking for passionate individuals to join us as Community Ambassadors & Event Volunteers. Whether you want to help out at our vibrant events, represent AIFAV at local cultural gatherings, or support our digital platform—we’d love to have you!

✨ Why Join Us?

🌺 100% Voluntary & Flexible: Participate when it suits your schedule.

🚫 Zero Pressure: No strict commitments, membership fees, or heavy admin work.

🤝 Build Your Network: Connect with local community leaders, families, and new arrivals.

💙 Pure Community Impact: Focus 100% on hands-on goodwill and helping others!

Ready to jump in or want to learn more? Send us a DM here or drop us an email at [email protected]!

🌐 Visit us at www.aifav.com.au

ABOUT US “The Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners, their elders past, present and future, and ...

02/10/2026

AIFAV is a proud Community Partner

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01/10/2026

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30/09/2026

Here are the top suburbs for people born in Fiji in each state and territory. Hoxton Park takes the top spot with 6.2% of its residents born in Fiji 🇫🇯

Census data is powerful. Stay tuned to see how this data changes when 2026 Census data is released from June 2027.

30/09/2026

Ever wonder why a qualified teacher, accountant, electrician, or civil servant from Fiji ends up working in agriculture, retail, healthcare, factory or a service station when they first move to Australia?

In this powerful interview with Finau Fonua from ABC Pacific, Rohit Roy Kumar—President of the Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria (AIFAV) and Melton’s 2026 Citizen of the Year—breaks down the harsh realities facing skilled Fijian migrants. From the catch-22 of requiring "local experience" and the disruption of artificial intelligence on entry-level office roles, to the immense talent our community brings through trade skills, agriculture, and our warm, caring nature.

Australia is facing critical labor shortages, yet degrees from USP/FNU and years of overseas civil service experience are often treated as a blank slate. It’s time to look past the uniform, respect every worker, and streamline qualification recognition pathways so our closest regional neighbors can truly thrive.

Key Topics Covered in This Video:

The Catch-22 of "Australian Local Experience"

How AI and automation are impacting entry-level corporate and administrative job markets

The rich technical, agricultural, and vocational skills the Fijian diaspora brings

Overcoming credential hurdles and recognizing regional qualifications like USP and FNU

A vital message to the Australian public: Don't judge a book by its cover

If you found this conversation insightful, please like, subscribe, and share to support our community and keep the conversation going!

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29/09/2026

29/09/2026

The 2026 Census provides an important opportunity to understand how Australia's Pacific communities have grown and changed since 2021.

Accurate Census participation helps provide a clearer picture of the size, diversity and geographic distribution of our communities. This information contributes to planning and decision-making across Australia.

Community leaders, churches, cultural associations, sporting organisations, elders, youth leaders and other Pacific networks are encouraged to continue reaching out through their communities.

A message through a community WhatsApp group, an announcement at church, a reminder at a community gathering or sporting event, or simply a conversation between family and friends can help reach people who may otherwise be missed.

Complete the Census form online
Community members who have not yet completed their Census form can access the online Census form here:

https://start.census.abs.gov.au/

28/09/2026

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