Australian High Commission, Fiji

14/06/2026

| For Banabans like Terikano Takesau, coconut nectar (kamaimai) is a long-held tradition and a source of livelihood on Rabi.

As founder of Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil, Terikano is helping expand opportunities for both women and men through coconut production.

With support from Australia through PHAMA Plus, 55 farming households on Rabi received food safety training - improving product quality and creating new income opportunities through coconut nectar and virgin coconut oil.

12/06/2026

🎙️ Catch the latest episode of Vuvale on Air.

Hear how 🇦🇺 is supporting major health infrastructure developments in 🇫🇯 from the CWM Masterplan and plans for a new national tertiary hospital, to upgrade works underway at Waiyevo Hospital in Taveuni and Vunisea Hospital in Kadavu.

These investments are strengthening Fiji’s health system and improving access to quality care for communities across the country.

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https://fiji.embassy.gov.au/suva/vuvale_on_air.html

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

Six communities on Ovalau are now better prepared to respond when disasters strike.

With support from Australia, Fiji NDMO and Partners in Community Development Fiji (PCDF) worked with maritime communities to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and recovery, combining traditional knowledge with practical skills.

New Disaster Risk Management Committees have been established and trained to identify local hazards, develop community disaster action plans, strengthen inclusive response systems and test their readiness through simulation exercises.

For Mereseini Colata from Waitovu Village, the training has helped her community learn how to understand where cyclones are tracking so our communities can prepare early and respond safely. The training also showed us how important it is to make sure evacuation centres are safe and accessible for children, older persons and people with disabilities.

Across Fiji, Australia is working alongside community partners through the to strengthen community-based disaster risk management, supporting more than 2,800 people across 35 communities to better prepare, respond and recover.

06/06/2026

🎙️ Catch the latest episode of Vuvale on Air.

Hear how 🇦🇺 is supporting the upgrade of WASH facilities in 45 schools across the Suva–Nausori corridor - while also creating pathways for skills development.

Through apprenticeship requirements built into contracts, vocational students are gaining hands-on experience, with strong partnerships ensuring local contractors, employers and communities benefit from these projects.

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05/06/2026

| The Ba Women’s Rugby Association embody what it means to be a team - both on and off the field.

When they’re not playing, the team swaps their rugby boots for farming tools.

With support from Australia through Women's Fund Fiji, the association received a grant to boost their participation in rugby and launch a farming initiative.

This in turn has empowered players like Torika Lalasabina with a sustainable source of income and a strong foundation.

05/06/2026

| Climate action means helping communities prepare earlier, plan better, and respond to flooding.

Through the Fiji Climate Adaptation Program, Australia is working with Fiji to strengthen early warning systems, improve river and catchment management, and support community-led solutions.

In the Nadi River area, Australia partnered with the Fiji Meteorological Service to repair and install river gauge stations that track water levels in real time, helping authorities detect rising floods and issue timely warnings.

During the recent Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, the new and upgraded river gauge stations recorded peak flood levels of 10.27m at the Nadi Back Road bridge and around 5.6m at the Nadi Town bridge, facilitating timely and accurate flood analysis and warnings.

Through the , Australia is supporting Fiji to build resilience where it matters most - in communities.

05/06/2026

Markets are important to women’s livelihoods across Fiji and the Pacific.

Through UN Women's Markets for Change program, Fiji and Australia co-funded the Nausori Market Women’s Accommodation Centre - helping make markets safer and enabling women vendors to grow their businesses.

04/06/2026

Meet Jeff Tamata, Head of Operations at Nadi Rugby Union who is using rugby to bring communities together and tackle local issues head-on.

Jeff recently joined local rugby leaders in Suva for media training supported by PacificAus Sports.

Delivered in partnership with rugby.com.au, and Fiji Rugby the training is helping amplify Pacific rugby voices.

02/06/2026

Strong communities are built on people looking out for each other.

If you see suspicious or illegal activity, speaking up can help protect your family, your neighbours and your wider community.

Report what you know at www.pacificwatch.org