Faculty of Asian Studies, The Australian National University

PASIFIKA AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY FORUM, OCTOBER 30, 2008

5:30 WELCOME

• Prayer- Rev Dr. Jione Havea, United Theological College
• Welcome- Prof Kent Anderson, ANU
• Introduction- Dr. Katerina Teaiwa (Chair), Prof Marie Carroll (ANU)

5:40 PANELISTS

• Cr Mollie Thomas, Campbelltown, NSW
• ‘Alopi Latukefu, Office of Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs
• Samataua Sitagata Hanamenn Hunt, Pan Pacific Oceania, QLD
• Stephen Curnow, President Moorabbin Rugby Union Club, VIC
• Seeta Frahm-Jensen, Pacific Islanders United, ACT
• Deveni Temu, ANU
• Rev Dr. Jione Havea, United Theological College, NSW

6:20 PANEL DISCUSSION

• Is there enough education and information about Pacific communities in

the Australian public and education system? Why is it needed?

• What sectors or areas particularly need attention (ex. health services,

migrant support, policing and corrections, sports, education and the arts)

• What are some of the local, state and national challenges facing Pacific

Communities? (ex. Lack of basic Pacific statistics, continuing racism in sports, misrepresentation of Pacific generally in the media, lack of national Pasifika network, rising crime rates, homelessness, support for youth, diversity within Pasifika communities- Melanesian, Polynesian and Micronesian)

7:00 BREAK

7:15 OPEN DISCUSSION

8:00 CLOSE