PASIFIKA ROUNDTABLE
The Village Response Collective called for an all-of-government and community forum towards a holistic and strategic approach for community safety and wellbeing, outlined in the Village Response Plan (VRP) and Reintegration Pathway (2020/21). The well attended event was a collaborative effort with the Department of Justice and Community Safety and Victorian Multicultural Commission. Seventy participants were divided into groups to discuss the key focus areas gleaned from the VRP and Reintegration Pathway. The Pasifika Roundtable established the need for a Pasifika led organisation to represent the community at a strategic and operational level. Sentiments from both Government and community members indicated the Pasifika Roundtable as an inaugural event.
Tavale (L) of Mahana Culture and Gary (R) of Tu Tane Cultural Mentors
Rev S.Tongia blessing the day with a prayer and inspirational words.
Group photo of our Village members
Traffic jam at the registration table
Bwe Thay- Deputy Chair of the Victorian Multiculral Commission.
Bernie Goulding - Nurse, Author & Founder, Diversity Council Australia
One of our guest speakers Irrawaddy Matuauto-Epa
Marie Pewhairangi, community leader
Our amazing community
Community leader Temese Leilua
Lila Ibrahim, former Director DJCS Victoria
Debra facilitating one of the four groups
