Number 8 Prison Project

12/09/2026

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Members of the NSW Council for Pacific Communities and members of the Number 8 Prison Project photographed together after everyone attended the Pasifika day at Clarence Correction Centre (Grafton)

What a great day supporting our brothers and this year also our sisters! They were wonderful in their performances, Respectful in their interactions and inspiring in their representation of their cultures.

From smiles and laughter, to tears and emotion, the day had it all, and we remain sooo appreciative to be included in the day.

28/08/2026

N8PP is proudly partnering with Mission Australia, Campbelltown City Council, Benevolent Society and St Vincent de Paul Society to host a free local event bringing people and community together during Anti-Poverty Week on Friday 16th October 2026‼️

If you’d like to host a stall (places are limited) or need more info please let us know or contact Sae directly on the details provided!

Hope to see you there!💛

25/08/2026

🌺 Healing Hula & Talanoa 🌺

Calling our ladies 💛 If you’re supporting a loved one in prison, or you’ve had your own experience with the justice system, this space is for you.

Our Family Support Group is now coming together in person once a month. A safe space to connect with other women who understand, share knowledge and experiences, find support, have a talanoa, or simply move your body through Healing Hula.

No pressure. No judgement. Just women supporting women and creating space to heal together.

📍 This Saturday | 16 Norfolk Street, Liverpool

Spaces are limited, so please RSVP here or contact the number on the flyer.

Fofola e fala kae talanoa e kāinga
Roll out the mat, let the family talk. 🌺

25/08/2026

Kinship Justice... what is it?

Kinship Justice simply put is Justice for our families, validating the experiences of those that are the third and silent party of crime. No one talks about the pain and trauma these families carry, yet it's reality is lived by many of us every single day.

Two weeks ago we so proudly held the screening of our first part of our mini doco Kinship Justice.

Thank you to all who came out to join us even in the cold!

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, many of whom share lived our experiences - MALO!

Mana_Mind_StrongHer 🦉🌺
KOKUA
Street University Liverpool
Fortune Eight
Talk2mebro

So much appreciation for our brave warriors that stepped to the plate first and shared stories so personal and painful but resilient and careful. You allow others now to come forward and now we shatter the silence.

Kaliyanda MP




Losa Skipps Patterson
@ Maia Founder of Yung Prodigy

Thank you for trusting us with your stories and sharing your knowledge, forever 🙏

Vono - Videographer and Producer. Thank you for capturing the essence of our stories and telling it so beautifully.

For the full video head to our YouTube channel, search for Kinship Justice.

25/08/2026

Today is Australian South Sea Islander National Recognition Day, when we recognise the history and contributions of the Australian South Sea Islander community.

Through blackbirding in the 19th and early 20th centuries, many people were taken from their homes and brought to Australia. The generational disadvantage this human trafficking caused continues to impact these communities today.

If you want to learn more about Australian South Sea Islander National Recognition Day, this article from Emelda Davis, chairwoman of the Australian South Sea Islanders (Port Jackson) (ASSIPJ) for the Australian Museum provides a history of recognition. https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pasifika-collections/australian-south-sea-islander-recognition-day/

Pasifika people are overrepresented in the criminal legal system. Last year CRC staff took part in a Pasifika Client Support Workshop: Guided by Talanoa and Community Wisdom created and facilitated by Yasmin Lese and Diana Curuenavuli of The Number 8 Prison Project. Specialist training like this helps build culturally safe, respectful, and effective relationships working with clients.

The Number 8 Prison Project are a Pasifika founded and lead organisation that provides support to Pasifika people and families affected by carceral systems. Rooted in cultural values, they create safe spaces for healing, transformation, and reconnection not just serving the individual, but entire families and impacting entire communities.

13/08/2026

Meet Trina.

Trina, our strong Tongan queen, 4th Year Social Work Student talks about her experience on placement at N8PP, why families should reach out to us and our ways of service.

Culturally safe support services are needed. It removes barriers and gives context to behaviours and worldviews.

There is no shame in getting help - its time to change the narrative.

07/05/2026

Kicking off our Talanoa Sessions this month with Kali.

This ones for the mums with kids inside, ladies with partners inside, sisters supporting siblings or parents inside, or going though the court system. This is your safe space.

We were designed for community, so don't do it alone.

Join us Wednesday evening 7.30pm on Zoom.

Rego form:
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30/04/2026

Team Building: Kali's POV 😜

Strong teams don’t just happen, they’re built with intention and integrity.

Our team recently came together at the Australian Museum for a team building session grounded in culture, reflection, and connection.

We all carry heavy loads - professionally and personally, so having a strong team around us isn’t optional, it’s necessary. Not just in our practice, but in our relationships too.

We took time to reconnect with our why, what grounds us, and how we support each other along the way.

Thanks again to our family at the Australian Museum for always championing our work - Ko Rabwa n Rabwa!

The Rat and the Octopus - THE END! 🤣

27/04/2026

Staff Training | Intentional Facilitator

Grateful to have our good friend Deacon To'o from Southseas Communities lead our Frontline Workers Workshop.

We focused on being intentional in how we show up, serve, and facilitate. This training was more than knowledge. It was about equipping our staff and volunteers with the right tools, knowing how to serve in our roles community sevice, refreshing what we already carry, and continuing to upskill so we can better support our people and communities.

Community organisations, churches and leadership groups should definitely do this!