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🌊✨ Pacific Social Work Symposium 2025 ✨🌊

📅 18–19 September 2025
📍 USP ICT Japan Multipurpose Theatre

We’re excited to announce the Talanoa Moana Symposium – a first-of-its-kind gathering of social workers, students, and changemakers from across Fiji 🌺 and the Pacific 🌏.

🎤 Opening Guest of Honour:
Hon. Minister for Women, Mrs. Shashi Kiran – 18 Sept @ 9AM

🔥 What’s happening?
✅ Inspiring speakers from Fiji, Australia, NZ & the Pacific 🌐
✅ Big conversations on identity, challenges & the future of social work 💬
✅ Networking with ministries, NGOs, and international partners 🤝

💡 Why join?
Because this event marks a huge milestone for the profession – the Association of Fiji Social Work (AFSW) is building the path toward:
🔹 Professional development 📚
🔹 Licensing standards ✅
🔹 Continuous training for social workers 🌟

🙌 Supported by legends like ANZASW (NZ), Liliʻuokalani Trust (Hawai‘i), COSW, and powered by the U.S. Department of State – Young Pacific Leaders (YPL).

💵 Registration:
👉 Only $20 FJD – covers BOTH days + your AFSW membership for 1 year!
👉 Pay via M-PAiSA: 8318370 (Watesoni Nata – Treasurer)
👉 Drop your email 📧 below, DM us, or contact us at:
✉️ [email protected]
✉️ [email protected]

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to be part of shaping the future of social work in Fiji & the Pacific.