The Fijian Government’s rehabilitation and recovery efforts following the aftermath of Tropical Cyclones Yasa and TC Ana were boosted with a $15,500 cheque assistance by the Sydney-based Fijian diaspora in Australia today.
Fiji’s High Commissioner to Australia Luke Daunivalu received the cheque from the Fiji Day Celebrations Sydney group and conveyed the Government’s appreciation to the President of the Fiji Day Organising Committee, Allan Gock, and his group for their generosity and support to the Government’s rehabilitation efforts.
Mr Gock expressed the committee’s hope that the financial contribution would assist Fijians to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of recent tropical cyclones.
A statement by the Government stated that over the past few years, the committee had organised Fiji Day celebrations in Sydney and had contributed more than $170,000 in support of charitable organisations in Fiji, which included support to the Fijian Government’s work in post-disaster relief assistance.
“The Fijian diaspora groups, individuals, and friends of Fiji have also made contributions towards Fiji’s rehabilitation and relief work following the devastations caused by TC Yasa and TC Ana in recent months. This assistance was mobilised directly through partner groups and organisations in Fiji.
“The Fiji High Commission in Canberra and the Sydney-based Fiji Consulate-General and Trade Commission office also work closely with Fijian diaspora organisations, groups and individuals in Australia to facilitate their assistance to those Fijians who have been adversely impacted by the recent cyclones.”
