ABOUT US
“The Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners, their elders past, present and future, and to their cultures.”
Australian Integrated Fijian Association of Victoria, commonly known as AIFAV is an incorporated non for profit organisation with registration No. A0099911B and ABN: 98631948560 operating from Melbourne, Australia. AIFAV’s formation has united passionate and devoted individuals from various ethic backgrounds aimed at addressing and making desired improvements to community’s growing needs and service functionality.Our objective is to connect people and communities geographically, psychosocially, culturally, spiritually, and/or digitally whilst promoting diversity, multiculturalism and cohesion.
AIFAV’s primary focus is to educate and retain our cultural, religious and traditional values that shapes our beliefs, and aspirations, thereby defining our national identity. Our main goal is to preserve our cultural heritage, because it keeps our integrity as a people
AIFAV works intensively in partnership with many prominent community groups on diverse projects to develop and empower community mobilization.We are a very enthusiastic group with various plans and projects in mind with the main focus of enhancing integration and development activities for special kids, youths and senior citizens. AIFAV is recognised as one of the most reputable association with high ethical values that delivers consistent community inclusiveness projects.
AIFAV was among the six associations in Victoria, Australia that has been presented with the award of excellence by the Governor of Victoria in 2019 and the President with the Meritorious Award in 2018. AIFAV also won the Inclusiveness and Diversity award on community achievements awards in 2019. AIFAV foundation members has also won many prestigious awards for their continuous meritorious service to the wider community from Victorian Multicultural Commission, Carers Victoria,Channel 7 Awards Australia, Department of Health and Human Services, Melton City Council and many more.
AIFAV management team holds a National Police check, Working with children check, First AID certificate, NDIS worker clearance and COVID 19 Infection Course Certificate apart from their professional qualifications.
OUR MISSION
Building collaboration, increasing innovation and teaching integrity that brings unity within the community.
OUR VISION
Continually improve transform communities by inspiring individuals to open their minds, accept and include people through programs that promotes equality in our society. Our motive is to encourage every child and senior citizens to attain the right to survival, protection, development and participation in order to build a better community for our future generations.