Kate Kinsela

Ocean of Peace must put people before politics: Bhagwan theislandsun.com.sb/ocean-of-peace… via @Theislandsun

Gender inequality heightens disaster risks. Fiji’s recent #SendaiGAP workshop w/ @UNDRR @UNFPAPacific & @unwomenpacific tested tools & set priorities for inclusive DRR—focusing on women’s leadership & data. Next: implementation. #DisasterResilience

Grateful for the opportunity to have been invited to the founding of Pasifika Communities University, a new institution that honors the heritage of Pacific Theological College with a Pasifika vision. #PasifikaCommunitiesUniversity #PacificTheologicalCollege

Joining churches from right across the Pacific at the launch of the Pasifika Communities University - building on the legacy of the Pacific Theological College with a Pasifika vision for the region; vanua and lotu.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Launch of Pacific Disability Forum’s Disability Inclusive Humanitarian & Resilient Development Strategy 2025-2035! Supported by @unwomenpacific WRD programme. The Strategy integrates gender dimensions to ensure women & girls with disabilities are included in resilience-building.

@unwomenpacific @wrdhub & ADRA Fiji, recently visited communities in Nasogowaluvu Suva, Matokana & Nawairabe, Navosa & Koronubu Ba to see women-led resilience projects from greenhouses for food security to solar freezers & value-added training.

🌟 Nominations are open for the 2025 UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction! 🏆 Theme: "Connecting science to people: democratizing innovation & tech for resilience." ⏳ Deadline: 28 March. Nominate now 👉 ow.ly/A0yq50UOAfK

@AusAmbItaly @WFPChief @WFP Congratulations Julianne!

Thank you for the warm welcome to Rome @WFPChief. With today's challenges in the world, 🇦🇺's largest humanitarian partnership with @WFP has never been so important. I look forward to working together to combat global food insecurity and deliver life-saving assistance.

“When the power cut after the earthquake, my solar system powered my freezer, charged phones & helped the community,” says Leslie from Melemaat Village, Vanuatu. 🔗 Read her story of resilience: tinyurl.com/479ykhsz @dfat @unwomenpacific @UNinFiji @unwomenaust @DailypostVu

The number and cost of disasters have nearly doubled in 20 years. Adaptation in addressing the climate crisis cannot be neglected any more. The @UNEP #AdaptationGap report is a call to action for all who care about reducing future loss and damage. ow.ly/bx7C50Uw2Hn

Start your 2025 the right way.....by submitting your interest in joining six expert panels to support the implementation of the Climate Resilient Communities program in the Indo-Pacific! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Thank you. When Vanuatu was hit by a devastating earthquake, these Australians didn’t hesitate to help. Medical, search and rescue and other specialised teams were immediately on the ground in Port Vila, to support those in need and keep Australians safe.

Australia is providing an additional $5 million in practical humanitarian assistance to the people of Vanuatu following Tuesday’s tragic earthquake. Our emergency rescue and medical teams were proud to deploy to Port Vila so quickly after the earthquake. Their work continues.

Commercial flights from Port Vila to Australia start from Sunday 22 Dec 2024. If you can, please try to contact your airline to confirm flight details. Qantas: +61 2 91 237 498 Jetstar: +61 3 9645 5999 Virgin Australia: +61 7 3295 2296 (0300 to 2300 AEST) (1/4).

Thank you to our ADF personnel who are away from their families this holiday period, helping keep Australians safe. @SenatorWong and I had the opportunity to catch up with those deployed to Headquarters Middle East to give them our thanks and wish them a very Merry Christmas.

Australian emergency crews are on the ground in Vanuatu. With our search and rescue teams working with local authorities to assist those trapped in collapsed buildings. And our medical assistance teams helping treat the injured.

Australian citizens and permanent residents can register with DFAT’s crisis portal to receive important information and updates at crisis.dfat.gov.au/crisisportal/s/. Check the latest travel advice for Vanuatu at smartraveller.gov.au.

Today’s earthquake has impacted the Australian High Commission’s communication systems. For 24-hour emergency consular assistance, call +61 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia. We are working closely with the Vanuatu Government on an assistance operation.

DFAT is working to confirm if any Australians in Vanuatu have been impacted. Australians in need of assistance should contact the Australian Government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 (within Australia) or +61 6261 3305 (from overseas)