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04/05/2026

Those working in support roles within the PALM scheme play a critical role in the wellbeing of Pacific and Timor-Leste workers.

Our foundational mental health and wellbeing sessions, delivered by our Pacific clinicians, create space to reflect the realities of support work. Sessions are designed to to equip those in PALM support roles with practical tools for self-care, emotional regulation, and sustainable ways of showing up for others.

When you are often the first point of contact, understanding holistic mental health and wellbeing isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to supporting others effectively while maintaining your own wellbeing.

There is strong value in peer-to-peer learning across roles and countries within the PALM scheme, creating culturally safe spaces to talanoa, share experiences, and learn from one another. These shared spaces strengthen connection, deepen understanding, and honour the collective knowledge across the PALM community 🌺

13/03/2026

Supporting others starts with looking after ourselves. This week’s Welfare workshop focused on the importance of self-care and boundaries for those in support roles—recognising that the work of caring for others requires intention, reflection, and strategies that sustain our own wellbeing. 🌿

13/11/2025

Evidence guides us, culture grounds us, and our lived and professional experiences working alongside Pacific peoples shape the way we deliver mental health education across communities 🌺

At Sema Wellbeing, we weave culture into every conversation — creating education that reflects our people, our values, and our ways of wellbeing. 💬🌴

27/10/2025

Supporting Pacific Wellbeing in the Riverina 🇼🇸 🇦🇺

Our team had the privilege of facilitating Introduction to Mental Health sessions with Samoan PALM workers in Young and Cootamundra this month.

Through open talanoa, reflection, and laughter, we explored ways to recognise and care for our mental wellbeing while away from home. It’s been uplifting to be a part of initiatives that strengthens the community that supports our Samoan brothers and sisters through their PALM journey’s in Australia.

Thank you and fa’afetai tele lava to everyone who joined the conversation. Your voices and stories continue to shape how we support PALM workers across the regions. 🌺

15/06/2025

Advocating for the Mental health of PALM workers at the AAPS 2025 🗣️🌺

Earlier this month, Sema Wellbeing’s Senior Clinician Zachary Schuster and Dr. Lute Faleolo of Latrobe University presented at the AAPS Conference at the University of Sydney! 🎓

Together with Valami Waqaliva, Director of Sema Wellbeing, they co-developed a presentation on the holistic wellbeing of Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) workers 💬🧠

This platform was utelised to advocate for culturally tailored mental health support—designed and led by Pacific professionals—and emphasised the need for more research to ensure PALM workers’ voices are reflected in policy and services 📊📚

Fa’afetai tele lava, vinaka vakalevu and malo ’aupito to AAPS for creating space for Pacific voices and leadership 🙌🏽🌊

24/10/2024

🌊 It was a privilege to have been a part of The Oceania Pacific Health Association (OPHA) Conference on the Gold Coast last Friday to present on “Niu Waves: Labour Mobility, Seasonal Work, and Safety,” where our focus was on enhancing mental health support for PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) scheme workers.

Presented by our Senior Mental Health Clinician, Zachary Schuster, our session highlighted the critical need for comprehensive mental health resources culturally tailored to the unique experiences of PALM workers. Engaging with fellow Pacific leaders and practitioners allowed us to explore innovative strategies and share insights on how we can better support our PALM and Pacific communities.

Being amongst such excellence and collective knowledge reinforced our commitment to fostering a supportive environment for PALM workers, ensuring their wellbeing is prioritised as they navigate their work and life in Australia.
Vinaka Vakalevu and Fa’afetai tele lava to Dr. Kuinileti Chang Wai, Dr Eta Raicebe, Dr Matt Bray and the OPHA team for creating this platform for our Pacific people’s.

Together, we are making strides towards strengthening our communities and creating lasting positive change. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important talanoa! 🐚 🌺

11/09/2024

Today is R U OK? Day 2024 in Australia, a reminder that checking in on someone’s mental health isn’t just for today—it’s for every day. At Sema Wellbeing, we understand how powerful a simple conversation can be, particularly for our Pacific communities where relationship, connection and care are at the heart of our values.

Asking ‘Are you OK?’ opens the door to meaningful conversations and helps break the silence around mental health. It’s a way to show someone you care and encourage them to talk openly about their struggles. Remember, your support could be the step that helps someone seek the help they need.

Let’s keep the conversation going, today and every day.

03/09/2024

We are excited to be a part of the OPHA Conference 2024: Niu Ways Forward - Pasifika Health in the Digital Age 🥥

Join us for an insightful session, Niu Waves: Seasonal Workers, Wellbeing, and Safety, proudly sponsored by nib health.

Our Senior Mental Health Clinicians Valami Waqaliva and Zachary Schuster will be presenting on the critical topic of “Enhancing Mental Health Support for PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) Scheme Workers.”

We’ll be discussing the challenges, opportunities, and the innovative approaches that our Pasifika clinicians and are adopting to support the wellbeing and safety of PALM scheme workers.

Don’t miss this important , featuring key insights from experts in the field. Register now and join the conversation!

👉 Sign up for the conference at: https://events.humanitix.com/niu-ways-forward.../tickets
Single-day tickets available for all!

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01/06/2024

Supported by nib health, our Senior Mental Health Clinician’s Valami 🇫🇯 and Zachary 🇼🇸 travelled out to Armidale, NSW this week to facilitate Mental health and Grief & Loss workshops with our Samoan and Fijian sisters working for Costa in Tomato farming in Guyra, NSW.

04/12/2023

Exciting Announcement: Launch of Our Culturally Tailored Online Course for Frontline staff 💻🧠🌏 💛

We are thrilled to unveil our latest initiative – a culturally tailored online course designed specifically for frontline workers engaging daily with PALM (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) workers.

Developed with the invaluable support of nib Group and Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, this course focuses on fostering understanding, empathy, and effective communication skills tailored to the unique cultural contexts of PALM workers.

The feedback from our early participants, comprising PALM Approved employers, has been overwhelmingly positive. They've highlighted how the course has equipped them with the necessary skills and knowledge to support the mental health of their PALM workers more effectively.

Understanding the challenges of attending face-to-face sessions, we have made our workshops fully accessible online with downloadable resource. This flexibility allows participants to complete the course at their own pace, from any location, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from this valuable resource.

This course will be officially launched in January 2024. For more information or to express your interest, please feel free to email our team.

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