family support
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Fiji Reaches $1 Billion in Remittances as PALM and RSE Drive Household Welfare
Remittances to Fiji surpassed $1 billion last year, propelled by expanded labour mobility with Australia and New Zealand. A package of new policy measures—enhanced pre-departure training, stronger in-country support, reintegration pathways, and a family-accompaniment pilot—aims to convert overseas work into lasting benefits for households and communities.
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St Giles Hospital in Fiji appeals for community support to reintegrate mental health patients and end decades-long stays
Recovery in mental health hinges on the support of families and communities, not just clinical care. Officials warn that without a welcoming home environment, even successful treatment can unravel, leaving patients stuck in limbo for years.
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Fiji teen returns home after sight-saving amniotic membrane grafting surgery funded by Kontiki Finance in India
A 13-year-old girl from Fiji returns home after a life-changing sight-saving operation abroad, made possible by a generous donation. With follow-up care planned, her journey shines a light on resilience, education, and the power of community support.
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Rising family-based child abuse in Fiji prompts call for coordinated multi-agency response
Families, not strangers, are increasingly behind harm to children in Fiji. A frontline social worker outlines how monthly referrals and coordinated care—from medical treatment to long-term counselling—are aimed at protecting survivors and breaking the cycle of abuse.