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Australian South Sea Islanders

  • About Australian South Sea Islanders

    Information about Australian South Sea Islanders.

  • Australian South Sea Islander recognition

    Queensland Government Recognition Statement Australian South Sea Islander Community.

  • Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation

    Information about the foundation which provides scholarships for Australian South Sea Islander tertiary students.

  • Queensland Government action plan

    A whole-of-government response to Australian South Sea Islander community issues identified in the Recognition Statement.

  • Training workshops and resources

    To raise awareness and understanding of Australian South Sea Islanders and their culture so that, in our role as public servants or educators we can develop appropriate communication skills to enhance engagement with this group of people.

  • Glossary of terms

    The notes address certain difficulties or relativities with the use of certain words in the text. The main intent is to invite the user to think of these words within required qualifications rather than to take them in an absolute sense.

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Australian South Sea Islanders Recognition (PDF, 867 KB)

The Queensland Government hosted a Recognition Ceremony attended by representatives of the Australian South Sea Islander community from around the state.

A recognition brochure was distributed throughout Queensland to mark the occasion and to bring the newly recognized Australian South Sea Islander community to the attention of all Queenslanders.

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