In 2024, Australia will mark the 30th anniversary of the national recognition of Australian South Sea Islanders. This recognition was granted on August 25th, 1994, and will be celebrated on the same date in 2024. It is an important milestone for the community and a time to reflect on their history and contributions to Australian society.
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Australian South Sea Islanders United Council Independent Rockhampton & District Inc.
This is our hardworking ASSIUC Committee members and photo was taken at 2021 Elders Luncheon displaying the South Sea Islanders' communities and island flags.
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Photo courtesy: ASSIUC IR&D Inc.
Our Vision
​Speaking for our voiceless blackbirded ancestors
enslaved to Australia by reconnecting our family paths
Aims & Objectives
To promote the educational, employment, housing, medical, legal and cultural needs of the Australian South Sea Islander people.
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Establishment and sustainability of regional, state, national and international partnerships
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Build strong partnerships with other groups affected by slavery and community organisations
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Benefit sharing to our ancestral lands
Guiding Principles
To promote Australian born descendants of Australian South Sea Islanders to foster the mutual understanding and respect between South Sea Islanders and other Australians.
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To promote and recognise the Australian South Sea Islander people's spirituality through generational faith and hope
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Need to understand path of slavery
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Recognition of injustice and Australian South Sea Islanders
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Impact of history in trauma and loss
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Recognition of human rights and social justice
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Equitable needs-based funding