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.
Australian South Sea Islanders United Council Independent Rockhampton & District Inc.
PAST EVENTS
The Year 2021 marks 21 years of recognition for Qld South Sea Islanders by the State Government, and in celebration of this special 'Coming of Age' milestone, our Australian South Sea Islander flag will be raised on 25 August 2021 (Federal Government recognition) and fly in front of City Hall up to and including 07 September 2021 (Qld Government recognition) in acknowledgement of ASSI people.
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August, 2021
"COMING OF AGE" 21ST Government Recognition celebrations also included Bislama Classes. Thank you to Earl and Latoya Harbin and Famili for presenting the Classes. Thank you also to Rae Willie for your assistance and also to those who attended. Appreciation also to Jackson in Vanuatu, who spoke with Earl, and who was also mindful of what sort of questions we would be asking when we go re-visit Vanuatu.
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Publicity Officer: Sharon Vea Vea
Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc
August 28, 2021
And so the 21 Years Government Recognition celebrations continued with Deck Chair Cinema last night down at Joskeleigh under the stars run in conjunction with Joskeleigh Community Association who provided a homemade feast fit not just for a king but for our big Island faces and all other guests too. Also, was able to speak via phone with Filmmaker, Amie Batalisbasi (Solomon Islands heritage). She resides in Melbourne and Emarson Youse who came from Mackay with his Family and shared about his experience playing 'Young Kiko' .
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Publicity Officer: Sharon Vea Vea
Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc
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August 26, 2021 saw the SSI lights in colour at the Custom House along Quay Street, Rockhampton.
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Thank you Rockhampton City Council and Joanne Warkill who gathered these photos from Karla Pinkerton and Tori Warkill. Thank you girls, we do appreiate.
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Publicity Officer: Sharon Vea Vea
Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc, Karla Pinkerton and Tori Warkill
ASSI Flag Raising at Rockhampton City Council....thank you and appreciate your sponshorship for our Rockhampton events.
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A very big Tanku Tumas to our young photographer Jacob McQuire for all the wonderful captures on this very clear and beautiful day.
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Publicity Officer: Sharon Vea Vea
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Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc
ASSI Recognition Combined Church Service held on 22 August 2021 at Rock Covenant Love Ministries Church was shared with Pastor Len Yasso, Pastor Robert Mann, Pastor Lance Warcon, Pasta Silja Henaway and Pastor Evan Warkill.
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Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc
AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS RECOGNITION EVENT
LOST AT SEA COMMEMORATION 21 August 2021
EMU PARK, QUEENSLAND
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It was a big day out yesterday, commemorating our South Sea Islanders that were lost at sea at Emu Park.
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Thank you ASSIUC for organising the event and the tireless work by the Committee and volunteers. The BBQ Lunch was delish and great to catch up with friends and family and relax by the sea breeze.
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Thank you ASSIMI for having the Trivia, Stew and Damper event at Keppel Sands.
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The trivia was a success as well as the delish stews, damper and desserts. Great work by the Committee and volunteers for organising the event.
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Australian South Sea Islanders Recognition gatherings were again memorable this year and looking forward to next year. There are ASSI gatherings throughout the year, and always good to see the support given by the Community.
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Publicity Officer: Sharon Vea Vea
Photos Courtesy of ASSIUC IR&D Inc