Fiji Physical Activity Promotion Symposium, Saweni, Lautoka (2026)

20/04/2026

📢FPAPS 2026 — A Journey to Remember📢

What started as a shared vision has blossomed into a reality far greater than we ever imagined. As we look back on these past two days, our hearts are full of nothing but gratitude.💯🙌🏻

To our ✨️Organizing Committee✨️: Thank you for the endless planning, meetings, and the tireless dedication in the weeks and months building up to this event. Your sacrifice behind the scenes made every moment of these two days possible. 💙

To our ✨️Followers and Community✨️: Your energy was the heartbeat of this symposium. Thank you for every like, share, and word of encouragement—you turned a local event into a movement.🥹🥹

To our incredible ✨️Students✨️: You are the future of healthcare. Your passion during the research presentations and your commitment to community outreach on Day 2 reminded us all why we do what we do.👏🏻👏🏻

To our ✨️Lecturers, Mentors, and Invited Speakers✨️: Thank you for sharing your wisdom and for guiding us with such excellence and patience.😍😍

To our ✨️Sponsors, Partners and Volunteers✨️: We are deeply humbled by your belief in our vision. Your support provided the foundation for our success.🥰🥰

FPAPS 2026 was never just about two days on a calendar; it was about the lives touched and the connections made.🫶🏻 We leave this experience inspired, knowing that while this chapter has closed, the journey toward a healthier Fiji continues.✅️

With humble thanks,
The FPAPS Team

📍 This is not the end… the journey continues!

20/04/2026

📍 FPAPS Day 1 – Throwback📢

Day 1 of FPAPS brought together students, speakers, and professionals in a powerful space of learning, sharing, and academic excellence.

It was a day that highlighted not only knowledge, but also the dedication, confidence, and effort behind every presentation. 💙

We proudly acknowledge and congratulate our outstanding presenters:

🎓 Poster Presentations:
🥇 Kinisimere (Year 2).
🥈 Kylie (Year 3).

🎤 Student Oral Presentations:
🥇 Vanessa Orcena (Year 1).
🥈 Etika Naulumatua Verenasau (Year 2).
🥉 Zooni Isha (Year 1) & Vidhi Sindoor (Year 3).

Each of you represented commitment, growth, and excellence — well done on your well-deserved achievements.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our keynote speakers🤩 for their valuable insights and impactful contributions throughout the day:

🎤 Brindanjali Padayachi✨️
🎤 Saad Ali✨️
🎤 Awantika Mani✨️

Your presentations added depth, inspiration, and meaningful dialogue to the event.💯🙌🏻

💙 A heartfelt thank you to all participants, organisers, and supporters who contributed to making Day 1 a success.🏆 Your involvement helped create an environment of learning, collaboration, and impact.✅️

19/04/2026

✨Throwback to Day 2 of FPAPS 2026✨

Day 2 wasn’t just outreach — it was "real community engagement in action". 💙

Going door-to-door from areas beside campus towards Superfoods and Field 4, our team didn’t just interact — 👉we listened, assessed, and educated.👈

Using a structured questionnaire, we gathered insights on daily physical activity, lifestyle habits, and overall health behaviours within the community. This allowed us to identify gaps, raise awareness, and encourage healthier living — one conversation at a time.💯🙌🏻

But it didn’t stop there.
We translated knowledge into action by advising individuals on how to incorporate simple physical activity into their daily routines — from walking more to using mobile devices and smart watches to track their health.

With 44 students and 4 staff members, including Dr Kaka, Dr Samuela, Sir Nathan, and Ms. Jessica Seymour👏🏻️, the day reflected what it truly means to be future healthcare professionals —
👉 not just learning, but serving✅️
👉 not just observing, but impacting✅️

This is where healthcare begins — in the community.

📸 Swipe through to witness the impact

16/04/2026

🌟 DAY 1 FPAPS – FEATURED INVITED PRESENTATIONS 🌟

Today is more than just a programme — it is a space where knowledge meets purpose, and ideas turn into impact.

We are honoured to welcome our invited presenters who bring with them a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to advancing health and wellbeing in our communities. Each session is designed to challenge thinking, inspire action, and connect students to real-world change.

💡 From evidence-based practice to lived experience and innovative approaches to health — our speakers will be sharing insights that matter, especially for the future of healthcare in Fiji and beyond.

✨ This is where students meet the future. This is where change begins.

📍 Don’t miss out on Day 1 FPAPS — follow along as we share updates, key moments, and powerful sessions throughout the day.

16/04/2026

🌿 MEET OUR BOOTH EXHIBITORS 🌿

As we continue building momentum for Day 1 of FPAPS 2026, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible organisations joining us on the ground — not just as exhibitors, but as key drivers of health and wellbeing in Fiji.🙌🏻🙌🏻

🚶‍♂️ Kunjal Nair's Wellness Foundation
Focused on holistic health, this organisation champions physical activity, mental wellness, and lifestyle balance. Their work aligns closely with FPAPS by encouraging everyday movement, stress management, and preventative health — all essential for stronger communities.

🎗 Fiji Cancer Society
A leading voice in cancer awareness, prevention, and support. Their presence at FPAPS highlights the powerful link between physical activity and cancer prevention, early detection, and improved quality of life for survivors.

🩺 Diabetes Fiji
At the forefront of tackling one of Fiji’s most pressing health challenges, Diabetes Fiji promotes education, prevention, and management of diabetes. Their work directly connects with our theme — empowering individuals through active lifestyles to reduce risk and improve health outcomes.

✨ Why this matters for FPAPS:
This year’s symposium is not just about discussion — it’s about action, connection, and impact. These exhibitors bring real-world solutions, resources, and support systems that help translate knowledge into healthier living.

📍 Visit their booths on Day 1
📅 17 April 2026
📍 Girmit Center, Lautoka
⏰ 8:30AM – 3:30PM

🤝 Come engage, learn, and be inspired by the organisations shaping a healthier Fiji.

16/04/2026

📍 FPAPS Day 1 Programme 📢

What does the future of healthcare learning look like when students, professionals, and community voices come together in one space?

✨️Today’s learning is tomorrow’s impact.✨️

This is more than just a programme — this is where students meet the future.🙌🏻
A stepping ground where ideas turn into action, and learning transforms into real change for our communities.💙

We are proud to highlight:

🎤 3 Keynote Presentations

✅️ Brindanjali Padayachi – "Move for Life: How Physical Activity Shapes Health, Identity and Independence from Childhood to Old Age".
✅️ Saad Ali – "Physical Activity Through Different Eyes: Age, Culture and Community".
✅️ Awantika Mani – "Pinktober Awareness: Contributing to Physical Activity Across the Lifespan".

🎓 5 Student Presenters

✅️ Vidhi Sindoor – "Mindfulness and Performance for Improved Mental Health".
✅️ Zooni Isha – "Physical Activity as a Preventative Strategy for Promoting Mental Well-Being in Children and Youths in Fiji".
✅️ Etika Naulumatua Verenasau – "Physical Activity on Different Morphologies in Humans".
✅️ Vanessa Orcena – "Efficiency of Micro exercise for Busy Individuals in Office Settings".
✅️ Marawa Kini – "Promoting Active and Healthy Communities in Fiji - Intergrating Physical Activity Through Community and Workplace Health Screening".

Follow us and stay updated as we take you through each session of the day — a journey of learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact.💯

15/04/2026

“We’ve just reached 100+ followers on our FPAPS page" 🎉🙏
Thank you all for your continued support — we truly appreciate each and every one of you. This small milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you.🥹🥰🤗

✨️Our goal remains the same: to promote movement as medicine and highlight the importance of physical activity for a healthier, stronger community.✨️

We’re grateful for how far we’ve come, and we hope to keep building on this momentum together💯🙌🏻 — learning, growing, and inspiring more people along the way. 💪

15/04/2026

We’ve had a number of our followers asking🥰

📢 What services does FPAPS 2026 provide, and how much does it cost?📢

Here’s what you need to know 👇

FPAPS 2026 is more than just an event🎉 — it’s a dynamic academic and professional experience bringing together students, healthcare professionals, and leaders in physical activity and health.✅️

Hosted in close collaboration with the Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences (UPSM) at the University of Fiji, Saweni Campus. FPAPS 2026 is further enriched through partnerships with internationally recognised organisations including Human Kinetics, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and Exercise is Medicine Australia — with academic collaboration from Griffith University.

✨ What we offer:
• Inspiring talks from expert invited speakers.
• Student oral & poster presentations.
• Networking opportunities with professionals and peers.
• Access to the latest research & innovations in health and physical activity.
• Interactive exhibitor booths.

💡 Registration:
There is 👉NO REGISTRATION FEE👈 for FPAPS 2026.🤩🤩 Interested individuals can simply register and sign up as delegates on the day of the event.💯🙌🏻

Whether you're here to learn, present, connect, or explore our exhibitor booths🚀 — FPAPS 2026 is your platform to grow, be inspired, and be part of something bigger.🤝

🔗 Register now: https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/fpaps/

🚨 Don’t miss out — Be Part Of The Movement🏃‍♀️

15/04/2026

📢THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON📢🚨🏃‍♀️

The energy is absolutely electric, and we are only ✨️2 DAYS AWAY✨️ from the Fiji Physical Activity Promotion Symposium (FPAPS) 2026!

We’ve already hit a massive milestone with 200 registered delegates🤩, but the door is still open for YOU👍🏻. Whether you’re a student, a health professional, or just passionate about moving more, this is the place to be.

📍 Where: Girmit Centre, Lautoka.
🗓️ When: Friday, April 17th.
🔥 Theme: Physical Activity Across the Lifespan.

Don't miss out on 5 student presentations✅️, student poster presentations✅️, interactive research showcases✅️, networking✅️ and the chance to connect and make a change for the future of health in Fiji.

🔗STOP SCROLLING & REGISTER HERE: 🔗 https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/fpaps/

P.S. A massive shoutout and Vinaka Vakalevu to the incredible UPSM MBBS Year 2 students who brought the hype in this video!💯 We couldn't have captured this energy without you:

✨️Tui, Joseph, & Titus.
✨️ Avishal & Adi Qica.
✨️ Isabella & Filomena.
✨️ Ashisthi & Rosalyn.
✨️ Lisa & Awantika.

See you all at the Girmit Centre!🙌🏻

13/04/2026

🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE – FPAPS 2026🚨

Due to Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, the University of Fiji has postponed this year’s graduation ceremony originally scheduled at the Saweni Campus. The graduation will now be held on Friday, 17th April 2026, which unfortunately overlaps with FPAPS scheduling at Saweni.

To ensure clarity for all delegates and participants:

📢 FPAPS 2026 is STILL going ahead as planned on 17th & 18th April 2026.

📍 However, Day 1 (Friday, 17th April) will now be held at a NEW VENUE:
✨️Girmit Centre, Lautoka✨️

⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

🔥 The momentum continues!
✔️ 200 delegates already registered.
✔️ 5 featured student presenters.
✔️ Student posters on display.

This year’s theme:
✨Physical Activity Across the Lifespan✨
Uniting passionate individuals committed to building a healthier Fiji 🇫🇯

👉 Secure your spot here:
https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/fpaps/

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate these changes.

Let’s move, learn, and grow together 💙

13/04/2026

🌟A HUGE VICTORY!! 🌟

We've officially PASSED our original goal and have 200 amazing delegates registered for the Fiji Physical Activity Promotion Symposium (FPAPS)🎉 Vinaka vakalevu to everyone who signed up, shared, and cheered us on. Your energy is shaping a healthier Fiji!🤍

Now... let’s not stop there!😎 Let's aim even higher and go for 200+ and beyond🚀 If you haven't secured your spot yet, you still have time.👍🏻 Let's make this the most impactful symposium yet.💯

Register now at the link below:
https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/fpaps/

Don't miss out on this incredible movement. We are literally DAYS AWAY!!🔥

13/04/2026

🚨VENUE UPDATE – FPAPS 2026🚨

We’re excited to announce that FPAPS 2026 will now be held at a "NEW LOCATION".

📍 Girmit Centre, Lautoka.
📅 Friday, 17th April 2026.
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

🔥 The momentum is building!
✔️ 200 delegates already registered.
✔️ 5 featured student presenters.
✔️ Student posters on display.

This year’s theme:
✨️Physical Activity Across the Lifespan✨️ — bringing together passionate individuals committed to building a healthier Fiji 🇫🇯

👉 Don’t miss out — secure your spot today:
https://www.unifiji.ac.fj/fpaps/

Let’s move, learn, and grow together 💙

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