Media and Awards

IN THE NEWS & special Acknowledgments...

The Fono’s people and the work we do has been covered by multiple mainstream media organisations and other pacific providers resulting in many inspiring stories and conversations. Members of our team have also been acknowledged by receiving a number of awards for their work or projects.

19.05.21 – Frank Koloi talks about Oceania Career Academy’s Grand Opening at the new 92 Ascot Road Campus …. View here>

12.05.21 – The Fono’s CEO, Tevita Funaki speaks about the new Pacific Location Vaccination Centre, Westgate. View here>

06.09.20 – Tevita Funaki – Pacific service providers acknowledged for ability to mobilize and respond to COVID outbreak. View here>

27.08.20 – PMN with Tevita Funaki about providing support for families who have tested positive for COVID-19… View here>

25.08.20 -PMN Covid-19 Pasifika Briefing. View here>

25.08.20 – PMN Niue | Interview in Niuean with Lingi Pulesea, Health Promotions Team Leader at The Fono. View here>

21.08.20 – PMN Fiji – interview #1 with The Fono’s call centre Team Leader, Frances Kalisoqo. View here>

21.08.20 – Ana Aitcheson from The Fono joins us now to talk more on their support and services. View here>

19.08.20 – PMN Tonga | Interview in Tongan with The Fono’s CEO Tevita Funaki and Pakilau Manase Lua. View here>

23.06.20 – PMN Tonga | Frank Koloi: Latest Update from Da Fono and the Oceania Careers Academy View here>

22.05.18 – 531pi | Tevita Funaki, Chief Executive of the Fono- Health and Social Services speaks to us about the budget… View here>

24.04.20 – PMN Fiji | Nacanieli Yalimaiwai, Senior governance member Pacific Leadership Forum and The Fono Trustee. View here>

15.04.20 – PMN Tonga | Interview with Frank Koloi, The Fono’s Marketing & Communications Manager. View here>

08.04.20 – PMN Tonga | John Pulu interviews Frank Koloi, The Fono’s Marketing & Communications Manager. View here>

30.03.20 – PMN | Frank Koloi explains what support The Fono are able to provide families in these difficult times. View here

15.01.20 – PMN Tonga | John Pulu interviews Frank Koloi about recruitment at Oceania Career Academy. View here

10.04.19 – PMN 531pi | Interview with The Fono Dental. View here

13.03.19 – PMN Tonga | Frank Koloi talks about Oceania Career Academy. View here

22.05.18 – PMN 531pi | CEO Tevita Funaki speaks on the budget and its implications for Pasifika communities in the health sector. View here

03.05.18 – PMN 531pi | Interview with CEO Tevita Funaki about the trial of a new health app that aims to help improve the health of Maori and Pasifika. View here