Department of Labour, Vanuatu - Circular Labour Mobility

12/08/2026

REMINDER ‼️

REINTEGRATION DEBRIEFING SESSION LO FRIDAY 14AUG ‼️

TIME: 9AM - 12 PM ‼️

LOCATION : DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES UNIT - TRAINING ROOM ‼️

LUKIM YUFALA ‼️

11/08/2026

Building Dreams Through Seasonal Work 🏠🌴

For many Ni-Vanuatu workers, participation in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme and the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme is more than an opportunity to work overseas. It is a pathway to achieving long-term goals and creating a better future for their families.

Workers from North Maewo, Penama Province, have used income earned through seasonal employment in Australia and New Zealand to build permanent homes, support their children's education, meet family oblig*tions, and invest in small businesses within their communities.

Among them is Andy Leo, an RSE worker from North Maewo, who shared how workers continue to support one another while working towards their goals.

"In our community, all workers participating in the RSE and PALM programs work together to support one another through community contributions and by lending a helping hand whenever needed, while also working towards building our own homes. Some houses have already been completed, while others are still under construction."

After several seasons of employment abroad, many workers have successfully completed concrete homes, while others are close to achieving the same dream. Some have also invested in small businesses, including transport services and retail ventures, creating additional income opportunities for their families and contributing to local economic growth.

Their stories demonstrate how hard work, determination, and careful financial management can transform opportunities into lasting benefits for families and communities.

The Department of Labour and Employment Services congratulates all workers who continue to use seasonal employment opportunities to improve their livelihoods and build a brighter future for generations to come.

🇻🇺🏡✨

10/08/2026

📢 Ol Seasonal Woka long Ostrelia mo Niu Zilan!

Port Vila Municipal Election bambai hemi takem ples lo Wednesday, 26 Okis 2026 — mo yu stil save vot long proxy voting.

Sapos yu stap wok long ovasi, yu no mas miss aot long vot.

Hu i save aplae?:

Yu mas:
• Yu wan registered voter long wan long faef wod blong Port Vila Municipality
• Yu stap travel o wok long ovasi long dei blong election
• Yu no save kambak long Vanuatu blong vot long person
• Yu nominatem wan man o woman we yu trustem, we hem tu hemi wan registered voter long sem wod mo sem polling station olsem yu

Impoten Deit:

Proxy application i open: 3 Okis 2026
Proxy application i klos: 14 Okis 2026
Dei blong Election: 26 Okis 2026

No wait lo las minit! Application bae i klos long ino long time.

Hao blong aplae:

1. Emailem Vanuatu Electoral Office blong askem Proxy Voting Application Form: [email protected]
2. Fulumap form gud mo putum ol detail blong man o woman we yu nominatem olsem proxy
3. Sendem form bak long olgeta bifo 14 Okis 2026

Moa infomesen, kontaktem Electoral Office:

🌐 Website: www.electoral.gov.vu
📞 Tel: (678) 23914
📘 Facebook: Vanuatu Electoral Office
📧 Email: [email protected]

Vot blong yu hemi vois blong yu. Mekem sua se evri eligible seasonal woka i g*t sanis blong tek pat.

🎥 Wajem Yu Saveh session ia blong harem stret infomesen long VEO Registration Officer Melissa Tumu Lango mo Manager ESU Gloria Vuti.

Vanuatu Electoral Office
Ministry of Internal Affairs Vanuatu
PALM Scheme Notis Pod

06/08/2026

Access to essential services is an important part of improving the labour mobility journey for Ni-Vanuatu workers.

The Department of Labour and Employment Services (DoLES) through the Employment Services Unit (ESU) welcomes the Government’s plans to decentralise police clearance services to the provinces, a move that will help reduce travel costs, save time, and make the process more accessible for workers, particularly those from the outer islands preparing for seasonal employment opportunities.

We are pleased to share this story from VBTC highlighting the positive impact this initiative will have on workers and their families.

📖 Watch the video and read the full story below.

03/08/2026

📢 ATTENTION RETURNED SEASONAL WORKERS!

Yu bin wok long seasonal program mo yu kambak finis long Vanuatu?

Department blong Labour & Employment Services i invitem yufala blong kam joinem mifala long wan narafala Reintegration Debriefing Session blong ol returned seasonal workers.

🗣️ Wanem bae yu lanem?

✅ Information long economic reintegration services we oli available blong helpem yu afta long seasonal work

✅ Welfare support services blong yu mo famle blong yu long taem blong travel mo afta long return

✅ Superannuation awareness mo guidance long hao blong aksesem entitlements blong yu

✅ Saveh moa long olketa narafala services we Department blong Labour i stap providem

📅 Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Venue: Department of Labour Training Room, Independence Park, Port Vila

💬 Session ia i open long evri returned seasonal workers. Kam lanem, askem olketa kwestin blong yu, mo saveh long olketa support service we oli stap blong helpem yu afta long wok overseas.

🚫 Nokat registration fee. Evriwan i welkam!

03/08/2026

📢 SUPER NOTICE📢

Yumi hapi blong annaonsem se ol super applikasen bae i gohed bakeken long Wednesday ya!

📅 Deit: Wednesday, 05 August 2026
🔢 Applikasen Slot Namba: 20 slots nomo
⏰ Taem: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Veniu: Department of Labour Office, Port Vila

⚠️ Sam Impoten Reminda:

* Plis completim wan super applikasen form bifo yu kam.
* Mek sua se yu kam wetem everi dokumenblong yu blong evri samting i ron s**t.
* Spos yu wantem wan form, kam pass lo office today or tomorrow blong takem.

Ol slots hemi limited, so plis kam eli!

Lukim yu lo Wednesday! 👋

01/08/2026

We’re pleased to reshare this inspiring story from the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme.

Anory’s journey demonstrates how the PALM scheme is about more than overseas employment. Alongside supporting their families through remittances, returning workers bring home valuable skills, international experience and leadership that strengthen local businesses, develop future leaders and create opportunities for others.

Thank you to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) team for sharing Anory’s story. Watch the video to see how he is applying the skills he gained abroad to make a positive impact here in Vanuatu.

29/07/2026

🇻🇺 Happy 46th Independence Anniversary, Vanuatu! 🇻🇺

Today, we proudly celebrate 46 years of freedom, unity, and nationhood.

To all our hardworking Ni-Vanuatu participating in the PALM and RSE programs, we extend our heartfelt Independence Day greetings. Whether you are celebrating here at home or overseas, know that you remain an important part of our nation’s story.

While many of you are spending this special day away from your loved ones, your dedication, resilience, and sacrifice are helping build brighter futures for your families and contributing to the development of Vanuatu. We thank you for representing our country with pride, integrity, and hard work.

From all of us at the Department of Labour, we wish you and your families a joyful and safe Independence Day.

Happy 46th Independence Anniversary!
God Blessem Vanuatu mo yumi everiwan!
🇻🇺❤️💚💛🖤

29/07/2026

We’re proud to reshare the inspiring story of Floyd Kalchiwota, owner of Taka Blocks, a 100% Ni-Vanuatu business making a positive impact in our communities.

Through the Yumi Growem Vanuatu (YGV4) Program, Floyd has strengthened his business skills and is working towards expanding his enterprise to create more opportunities for local development.

The Department of Labour is proud to partner in initiatives that empower returned workers and local entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and contribute to Vanuatu’s economic growth.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐰𝐨𝐭𝐚 – 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 ✨🇻🇺

Floyd Kalchiwota is the owner of Taka Blocks, a proudly 100% Ni-Vanuatu owned business based in Mele Village, Efate. His business specializes in producing quality concrete blocks for residential, commercial, and community construction projects, helping meet the growing demand for reliable building materials in Vanuatu. 🧱🏠

Taka Blocks is committed to delivering strong, durable, and affordable concrete blocks while providing dependable service to builders, contractors, and homeowners. Through quality workmanship and consistency, Floyd is helping build stronger homes and communities across Efate. 💪🏽🏗️

Floyd joined the Yumi Growem Vanuatu cohort 4 (YGV4) Program to strengthen his business knowledge and expand the potential of Taka Blocks. Through the program, he has gained valuable skills in financial literacy, business management, and marketing, giving him greater confidence to grow and manage his business sustainably. 📚📈

Looking ahead, Floyd plans to expand his business so he can better serve his community and the people of Efate by increasing production, improving access to quality building materials, and creating more opportunities that contribute to local development. 🌱🏘️

This program is implemented in partnership with the Department of Labour, Vanuatu - Circular Labour Mobility with the support of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu, and Australian High Commission, Vanuatu.

🇻🇺🧱

26/07/2026

📢 SUPER NOTICE📢

Yumi hapi blong annaonsem se ol super applikasen bae i gohed bakeken long Wednesday ya!

📅 Deit: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
🔢 Applikasen Slot Namba: 20 slots nomo
⏰ Taem: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Veniu: Department of Labour Office, Port Vila

⚠️ Sam Impoten Reminda:

* Plis completim wan super applikasen form bifo yu kam.
* Mek sua se yu kam wetem everi dokumenblong yu blong evri samting i ron s**t.
* Spos yu wantem wan form, kam pass lo office today or tomorrow blong takem.

Ol slots hemi limited, so plis kam eli!

Lukim yu lo Wednesday! 👋