Empowering Pacific Island families to navigate the child protection system with dignity, cultural identity, and hope.
Pacific Island Families and Child Protection Support
In Development
This program supports Pacific Island families involved with the Child Protection System in Victoria. We provide culturally responsive support that recognises the unique strengths, values, and challenges faced by Pacific Island families — offering tailored services that respect cultural traditions while helping families navigate child protection requirements with dignity and clarity.
How we support families
Culturally responsive advocacy and guidance
Support navigating the Victorian child protection system
Respect for cultural traditions and extended family structures
Clear, compassionate communication throughout the process
Working toward children remaining with family where safe
Connection to community resources and ongoing support
Peter's Experience & Community Mission
Peter has more than 20 years of experience in the Child Protection system. He began in Auckland, New Zealand in 2000, then worked in Victoria as a Child Protection Practitioner, later in Katherine in the Northern Territory, and finally with the Queensland Government in Townsville as a Child Protection Practitioner until January 2026.
Peter believes it is now time to give back to his community. He is passionate about working with families so children can remain with their parents, extended family, and maintain their culture.
If your family needs culturally responsive child protection support, we are here to walk alongside you.
