31/08/2026
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The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), in partnership with the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, commenced a five-day Servicewomen Mental Wellbeing Workshop at the Pacific Community University in Suva today.
The workshop brings together servicewomen from across the RFMF to strengthen their understanding of trauma, resilience, adaptive coping and the importance of recognising and responding to psychological distress.
Opening the workshop, the Director Human Resources Management, Colonel (Col) Jofiliti Talemaibau, said the mental wellbeing of servicewomen was an important organisational responsibility and essential to maintaining a healthy, capable and effective force.
โSupporting our servicewomen is not simply about responding when difficulties arise. It is equally about strengthening awareness, resilience and the systems of support that enable our servicewomen to remain healthy, capable and effective throughout their service,โ Col Talemaibau said.
He said military service required discipline, resilience, adaptability and the ability to perform under pressure, while many servicewomen also carried significant responsibilities outside their military duties as mothers, daughters, wives, partners, sisters and members of their communities.
โThese responsibilities, together with the personal experiences and challenges they encounter, can have a significant bearing on their overall mental wellbeing,โ he said.
Over the next five days, participants will explore the effects of trauma and the processes associated with healing and recovery, including how traumatic experiences can influence thoughts, emotions, behaviour, relationships and an individual's sense of safety.
Col Talemaibau concluded by encouraging participants to make the most of the five-day workshop and to carry the knowledge and practical lessons gained into their workplaces, homes and wider communities.
The workshop is part of the RFMF's continuing efforts to promote the wellbeing of its service personnel and strengthen support systems for servicewomen throughout their military careers.
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