This session will be presented by Senior Mental Health Clinician, Valami Waqaliva.

In this safe space, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain a better understanding to make more informed decisions about their family’s health.

About Valami Waqaliva:

Valami Waqaliva is an Australian-born, iTaukei Indigenous Fijian. She is currently working in a Mental Health Clinician role with a background in Social Work having completed her degree at James Cook University, North Queensland.

Valami is deeply passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Pacific communities and focuses on using culturally informed and evidence-based practices to meet the unique needs of Pacific peoples.

With extensive experience across community and clinical healthcare, rural and Indigenous Australian communities, Pacific communities, and work in Nauru, she is committed to fostering cultural understanding and addressing emotional and psychological barriers. Valami has decades of experience working in and amongst Pasifika communities and has has actively contributed to the Pacific and Fijian community of Queensland, participating in initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing.