National Council for Persons with Disabilities

28/05/2026

Inclusion and accessibility is justice!

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations Naomi and All Graduates with Disabilities – Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Today marked a proud and inspiring moment as Naomi Lewakita, a young woman who is blind from Nayavuira in Nakorotubu, Ra, graduated with a Certificate in Contact Centre Operations (Level 3) from the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies at the Fiji National University.

Naomi’s achievement is a powerful reminder that disability is not a barrier to success. Through determination, resilience, and the support of her loving family, she has reached an important milestone that will inspire many others across Fiji.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all persons with disabilities who graduated in 2026. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to your education are truly commendable. You have broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and shown that with the right opportunities and support, persons with disabilities can achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.

To your families, teachers, support staff, and everyone who stood beside you throughout your journey, thank you for believing in the potential of these remarkable graduates.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Your achievements are a celebration of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for a more accessible and equitable Fiji. 🇫🇯💙

09/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers with disabilities in Fiji and around the world.

We honour your strength, your courage, and your unconditional love.

Every day, you overcome challenges with resilience and grace. You nurture your children, support your families, and inspire your communities.

Your disability does not define your ability to be a loving, caring, and powerful mother.

You are proof that motherhood is about love, sacrifice, determination, and hope.
Thank you for the countless ways you show up for your children.

Thank you for breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes.

Thank you for reminding us that true strength comes from the heart.

To all mothers with disabilities:

You are seen.
You are valued.
You are respected.
You are deeply loved.

On this Mother’s Day, we celebrate you and all that you do.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Vinaka vakalevu, and may God bless you always.

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

The Fiji Vocational Technical Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities has made a powerful statement in its first-ever appearance at the Coca-Cola Games, marking a historic milestone for the school and its para athletes.

28/04/2026

HISTORICAL MILESTONE 🚨 ⏰ ‼️

PARA-ATHLETICS INCLUDED IN THE COCA COLA GAMES!

The journey has been a long one with many different key people that have contributed to this milestone.

We acknowledge Fiji Paralympic Committee, the Fiji National Sports Commission , the Fiji Sports Councill, Fiji Council of Special and Inclusive Education, Educators and our national advocates Coach Freddy for their hard work.

We acknowledge Mr. Kemueli Musunamasi’s leadership at the Fiji Vocational Technical Training Center for Persons with Disabilities and the dedication of their teachers to prepare the students.

Let us show up in numbers on the three days of competition to support our youths with disabilities competing for the first time.

Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation Fiji Mobility Alliance United Blind Persons of Fiji Fiji Association of the Deaf Psychiatric Survivors Association Fiji Counterstroke Fiji

Fiji Government

27/04/2026

ATTENTION 🚨

All recipients of disability allowance please take note.

Recipients of Government’s Disability Allowance Scheme should expect to receive the new rates shown in the table below.

If you have any queries - Help is available. Please contact the nearest Ministry office from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, on any of the numbers listed below:

Central Division 9981053 or 9981082
Northern Division 9906187
Western Division 9904182 or 9904179.

06/04/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY BY THE FIJI NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE - Fiji NDMO

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu has intensified to a Category 2 system and may further strengthen to Category 3. All Fijians are urged to remain alert and prepared.

SAFETY ADVISORY:

* Stay updated with the latest weather information
* Avoid crossing flooded rivers, streams, and low-lying crossings
* Secure homes and loose items ahead of strong winds
* Exercise caution when travelling and at sea
* Move to higher ground if flooding occurs

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

* Fire: 910
* Police: 917
* EFL: 913
* Water Authority of Fiji (WAF): 5777
* Fiji Roads Authority (FRA): 5720

PREPARE AN EMERGENCY KIT:

* Bottled or boiled drinking water
* Canned food
* Torch
* First aid kit
* Battery-powered radio & spare batteries
* Important medications and documents
* Sanitisers/soap

Stay safe, stay informed, and look out for one another.