Smash Down Barriers

21/08/2025

Come and join the TABLE TENNIS camp! 🫵🎉🌟

17/08/2025

17/08/2025

The Samsh Down Barriers Program in Collaboration with Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee

A Fantastic Turnout at Today’s Monthly Inclusive Competition & Fun Activities! 👀 Saturday, 16th August 2025

Today’s Monthly Inclusive Competition and Fun Activities event was a huge success, with an incredible turnout from across schools, communities, disability schools, and organizations.

Children and adults came together to enjoy a vibrant day filled with fun, friendship, and friendly competition. It was truly heartwarming to see participants of all ages and abilities challenging each other in the spirit of inclusion, unity, and play.

But this event was more than just sport; it was a celebration of breaking barriers, embracing diversity, and recognizing the value and potential in everyone. Together, we highlighted the importance of connection, self-confidence, and personal growth through inclusive and engaging activities.

A special highlight of the day was the reflection on the Olympic Values — Excellence, Respect, and Friendship — and the powerful symbolism of the five Olympic rings, representing the unity of athletes from all five continents. These values deeply resonate with the purpose of our inclusive initiatives.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Athletes Community Engagement (ACE) team and the Smash Down Barriers program for their amazing efforts in making this day possible. Your dedication to inclusion, participation, and community spirit is truly inspiring.

From exciting games to uplifting challenges, today was full of learning, teamwork, and non-stop smiles and laughter.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!

Team Up Australian High Commission, Fiji

13/08/2025

Today, we visited Suva Christian and Stella Marist Primary School as part of the Olympic Values School Outreach Program with Smash Down Barriers and ACE Champions. 🎉💙

☔️ Rain couldn’t dampen the energy students embraced. Excellence, Friendship, and Respect through games, laughter, and teamwork. 🌟🩷Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who helped us keep smashing down barriers!

Team Fiji Team Up Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee Australian High Commission, Fiji

12/08/2025

An unforgettable day at Nausori Special School with Team Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee and Smash Down Barriers! 👏💙

Students embraced the Olympic spirit through table tennis, badminton, sack races, and more, all while learning about Excellence, Respect, and Friendship. From energetic warm-ups to fun challenges, quizzes, and prize giveaways.

Vinaka vakalevu to the staff, students, and everyone who made this Olympic Values School Outreach Program a success! 🌟

12/08/2025

Smiles, teamwork, and the Olympic spirit in action! Our friends at Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee brought the Olympic Values School Outreach Program to Holy Trinity Anglican School, where Year 1–3 students enjoyed creative activities, fun games, and friendly challenges with Smash Down Barriers reps and ACE Champions.

A wonderful celebration of Excellence, Respect, and Friendship — vinaka vakalevu to the teachers and students for making it such a memorable day! 💙

12/08/2025

The Smash Down Barriers and the Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee are inviting you all to come and join us with our monthly inclusive competition with fun activities and the Olympic Values promotion!

Team Up Australian High Commission, Fiji

09/08/2025

Australian Volunteers Program volunteer Justin and Development Officer Laipeli kicked off the Smash Down Barriers this week at GPS Kanokupolu. 🏓😀

Looking forward to seeing you again next week!

Team Up Australia in Tonga

09/08/2025

This week, Tonga Table Tennis Federation brought the Smash Down Barriers program to the Western District for the first time. Thank you to the students and teachers for welcoming us.🌟

Australia in Tonga Team Up

09/08/2025

Vinaka vakalevu to all those who work tirelessly to deliver safe and inclusive sport in Fiji. 🌟❤️

09/08/2025

Today, the Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee team, together with Smash Down Barriers and Athletes and Communities Engagement Programme champions, visited the Gospel School for the Deaf in Samabula as part of our Olympic Values School Outreach Program.

The day was full of laughter, teamwork, and genuine connection. 💙

Vinaka vakalevu to the teachers and students for welcoming us so warmly.

Team Up Australian High Commission, Fiji

01/08/2025

Our program ambassador and Para Sport Development Officer Noela Olo led a fantastic session at SHAMA School in East Honiara. 🏓 Big thanks to Madam and sports teacher Lynette Kafa!

Team Up Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands