UPCOV Community Service Awards
We are deeply humbled to share that Village Response Collective was recognised at the inaugural United Pasifika Council Victoria Community Awards, receiving the Community Service Award in the Group category, while Dr. Marion Muliaumaseali'i was also honoured individually with a Highly Commended Community Service Award.
Invasion Day, The Matrix and Va
In many organisations, staff are offered flexibility around how they mark 26 January. On paper, this choice appears neutral, yet it often carries unspoken weight in practice. Such arrangements are usually framed as inclusive and flexible. In reality, the availability of alternatives does not remove the pressure of the day. It clarifies it.
A Sudden Policy Shift Raises Questions
The Victorian Government announced on 13/11/25 that they will be introducing harsher sentencing for minors involved in violent offences. This has raised significant questions across the justice and social sectors. One of the clearest questions is: who was consulted in the development of this reform?
Join our Campaign for a “One Moana Community Action Plan”
The Village Response Collective is launching a grassroots campaign to petition the Government for a dedicated Pasifika Action Plan, similar in scope and intent to the Victorian African Community Action Plan (VACAP).