Increasing Pasifika Participation in Kindergarten

The Victoria Department of Education (VDE) requested the Village Response Collective (VRC) support their efforts to connect with kindergarten, primary school and local government staff to strengthen the participation of Pasifika children in kindergarten. Dr.M led the project and research phases with Lesa Debra and Agnes Fanene (nee Potu) leading community engagement. The final output was a 20 page report with findings and recommendations from 10 Pasifika mothers living in Victoria. It details their worldviews as Pasifika women grounding their own identity in an Australian context; whilst grappling with ways to instil cultural heritage to their children in tandem with holding a job, cultural commitments and handling financial pressures. We are grateful to have this partnership with the VDE and are currently waiting on decisions for phase 2 of this project. If you wish to receive the report and/or know more about membership or volunteering with us, please register your interest here.