Frank Hilton Organization Fiji

Here is your chance to be part of Team FHO!

Join the Frank Hilton Organization as a Driver and help be a part of the work, we do in supporting families and children with disabilities in Fiji.

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic, a great team player, committed to serve your community and is passionate about supporting Children with disabilities?

For more information, please click on the link below to view the position description.

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Please submit a cover letter, CV, Group 2 PSV License, 2 references to [email protected].

Only candidates that meet the criteria will be considered, application closes on the 24th of September 2024.

Join us in Making a Difference with the Shivas Regal Project.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Shivas Regal Project to raise funds for our organization. Your support will directly benefit our initiatives, providing essential services to children living with disabilities in Fiji and making a lasting impact in their lives.

Every donation helps us get closer to our goal and turns compassion into action. Let’s come together to create positive change!

🔗 https://gofund.me/b790338a

Please share this post and inspire others to join us in this important mission. Together, we can make a difference!

Audiologist’s Six-Month Volunteer Stay in an Island Paradise - Audiology Australia Most Australians are familiar with Fiji as a dream getaway destination, but for Rainbow Apostol, it was the opportunity of a lifetime to contribute to the hearing health of a community in need.

Congratulations on reaching the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro! 🏔️

Your incredible climb and fundraising efforts for the Frank Hilton Organization is truly inspiring. Thank you for your dedication and making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities in Fiji.

We’ve done it. We are here. The Uhuru Peak Tanzania. Mt Kilimanjaro. 5895m above sea level. The tallest freestanding mountain.
Mt Kili conquered.

Happy Wednesday from FHO!

We’re diving into our new block with energy and enthusiasm, tackling physiotherapy, Positive Behavior, and Speech Therapy sessions. Here’s to embracing growth, making strides, and working together to support every child's journey.

Early celebration for World Physiotherapy Day
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With this years theme being `Low Back Pain‘ Our physiotherapy team had a very useful session with the staff, teaching valuable tips and exercises to tackle low back pain, embracing this year’s theme with a proactive approach.

Here's to a healthier back and a happier you!

Team FHO is currently on a scheduled block break. During this time, our teams are focused on Resource Development and filings to ensure a smooth transition into the next phase. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to resuming full operations with renewed energy and efficiency. 📋👩‍💻

Parent Testimonial 👨‍👩‍👦📣

With heartfelt gratitude, we share Caleb’s amazing progress through our speech therapy and playgroup support.

To parents facing similar challenges, we encourage you to reach out. Our team is here to help your child thrive.

Believe in the power of support and perseverance.

Join Atin Patel, Rahul Amin, and Veeral Patel as they take on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro🏔️, to raise crucial funds for the Frank Hilton Organisation’s Paediatrics Mobility Devices.

Support their journey and make a difference in a child's life by donating today: https://donation.frankhilton.org.fj

PUBLIC NOTICE 📢

Our office will be closed on Friday, August 16th.

The Frank Hilton Organization is honored to contribute to the policy drafting process, advocating for a supportive framework that ensure access to basic human rights for children with disabilities and their families. FHO CEO, Sureni Jayaweera, was appointed to the Technical Working Group, and through her active participation FHO ensured that voices of the children we serve were represented and their needs addressed within the policy.

We extend our gratitude to the Government of Fiji for adopting a collaborative approach that emphasizes the collective responsibility of both the government and society in the implementation of this policy. "It takes a village to raise a child," and together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Following Cabinet approval, the Fiji National Early Childhood Development Policy will be implemented collaboratively by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection.

The policy is designed to optimize the development of all Fijian children, with a particular focus on the critical first 1,000 days of life.

Key objectives include ensuring optimal nutrition and health, fostering early learning and development, providing quality care, and creating safe, nurturing environments protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, and conflict.

Are you a psychology graduate looking to pursue meaningful work and serve the community? Join us as a psychology practitioner!

We are seeking an experienced graduate of psychology to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide psychological assessment of school-aged children and develop socio-behavioral and education-related support strategies at Frank Hilton Organization (FHO).

The role will involve managing a psychological service for developmental and specific learning impairments and so experience or specific interest in working for the disability sector, working with children and developing service processes is also required.

Please email [email protected] with your expression of interest and attach relevant documents i.e CV, Certificates and References.
Click below to view the position description for the role.

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Only candidates that meet the criteria will be considered, application closes on the 25th of August 2024.

Our Physiotherapy team is currently in Levuka, the historic old capital town of Fiji, delivering essential services to the community.
The purpose of this visit is to conduct follow-up assessments with clients who have previously undergone physiotherapy checks.

Senior Physiotherapist Reshma Prasad and Wheelchair Technician Eloni Qaqa are conducting follow-up assessments and ensuring a new fit-out for an intermediate wheelchair. A total of 3 clients were visited.

This outreach underscores our commitment to exceptional service delivery and continuous support for those in need.

It is with immense pride and admiration that we announce a remarkable achievement by our very own Chief Executive Officer, Sureni Jayaweera Perera. Last week, at the 12th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine in Cairns, Australia, Sureni was honored with the prestigious Advocacy Achievement Award.

For over a decade Sureni has conceptualized, designed and implemented the Early Detection and Intervention service delivery programme which is now the core function of the Frank Hilton Organization. This framework has positively impacted the lives of thousands of Fijian children, providing them with the support and services they so desperately need.

In her acceptance speech Sureni shared a powerful message, "Even amidst the complexities and limitations that surround us, it is imperative that we maintain unwavering resolve and steadfast commitment. As service providers, practitioners, academics, and policymakers, we have a duty to uphold the rights of children with disabilities and their families, regardless of the constraints we face. Every child deserves to thrive, and it is our collective responsibility to raise our voices and enact tangible, meaningful, and transformative change in their lives."

Sureni's words resonate deeply with all of us at FHO. They remind us of the profound impact we can have when we come together with a shared purpose and unwavering dedication. Her leadership and advocacy is a call to action for everyone in our community.

The Stepping Stones, which is a parent training program for Children with Cerebral Palsy and similar conditions, concluded on Friday, August 2nd, marking its successful 9th iteration. The program had run for six days and involved six families. During this time, parents were educated on children's rights, communication, positioning and mobility support, feeding and swallowing, supporting play, and integrating children into the community.

The final session took place outside the FHO premises at Kitaram Park, Lami, with children, family members, and all clinical staff involved. This community day was designed to help children explore their surroundings, foster connections among parents, and provide a break for the participating families. Certificates of completion were awarded to the parents by the clinicians who conducted the program.

Through this program, we hope these parents will become role models within the community for other parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Stepping Stones Day 5: Today’s focus was all about play! 🎨

The session was facilitated by our Positive Behavior Support Officer Taraivini Tavakaturaga, Speech Pathologist, Dira Ah Kee, assisted by our Community Rehabilitation Assistant Anasavaia Navara.

The session was an interesting one. We started with a discussion on how parents play with their kids and explored creative ways to make toys using home resources. Playtime is crucial for brain development, communication skills, and sparking new interests in children. We covered various types of play—functional, pretend, sensory, and people play. We even made stress balls from flour and balloons, which help children develop sensory skills and manage stress.

We also incorporated a fun game for parents where they guessed which animal they were portraying without speaking! 🦁🐶 We ended the session with celebrating Taniela's birthday, he is one of the kids that attended the sessions.

We wrapped up the session with a special celebration for Taniela’s birthday🎉🎂 Happy Birthday Sonny Boy!

Tomorrow's session is Community and Photo Voice!

Stepping Stones Day 4 - Feeding ✅

Today’s session was all about feeding!

The session was facilitated by our Speech Pathologists Haritha Amunugama, assisted by Dira Ah Kee, and Physiotherapist Marylene Kumar. We had 6 parents join us for the session, they learned essential feeding techniques and proper positions to make mealtimes smoother for their child.

Parents learned about feeding techniques, optimal positions, and even the impact of choosing the right spoon. We also discussed breathing, eating strategies, and other tips that make a difference.

The highlight? A fun quiz where parents role-played feeding their child, gaining valuable insights into their little ones' experiences. Looking forward to tomorrow’s session on play! 🎉

We're excited to share that our Stepping Stones sessions have begun!

Stepping Stones is a parent training program for Children with Cerebral Palsy and similar conditions. The Objectives of the program is to improve caregiver capabilities and creat greater understand on children rights, how to improve communication, providing mobility support and positioning support, to ensure safety during feeding and swallowing, how to better engage and play with your child and to improve quality of life.

We had our first session on Friday on 'Get to Know Your Child and Children’s Rights.' The following day focused on communication strategies, and today’s session was all about positioning, helping parents educate on how to properly position your child, either during naps, playtime or generally any time of the day.

So far, 7 dedicated parents have joined us. This time we run the program for 6 days. Covering 9 modules. This program is facilitated by our CEO, Sureni Jayaweera, Speech Pathologists, Haritha Amunugama, Dira Ah Kee. Physiotherapists, Marylene Kumar, Reshma Prasad, Community Rehabilitation Assistant, Anasavaia Navara, Positive Behavior Support Officer, Taraivini Tavakaturaga.

The following sessions will take place on these days.
Wednesday - Feeding
Thursday - Play
Friday - Community and Photo Voice.

Together, we're building a strong foundation for every child’s success!

Where passion meets purpose!

We are looking to recruit two apprentice positions with the Speech Pathology Unit.

Join Team FHO as an apprentice and learn how to support children with speech and communication difficulties.

For more information, please click on the link below to view the position description.

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Please email [email protected] with your expression of interest and attach relevant documents i.e CV, Certificates and References.

Only candidates that meet the criteria will be considered, application closes on the 10th of August 2024.

Amazing Wheelbarrow Race
VIRTUAL RACE FINISHERS

4th place finisher - Team Beauty Mantra
5th place finisher - Team Star Hackers Haritha Amunugama Shabina Dean
6th place finisher - Team Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection - Fiji

Congratulations and well done to these teams!!

Amazing Wheelbarrow Race
VIRTUAL WINNERS 2024!

1st Place Virtual Race (Highest Bara Bucks) - Team Changing Lives Sureni Jayaweera

2nd Place Virtual Race (Highest Bara Bucks) - Team Ride with Pride Pravneil Chand

3rd Place Virtual Race (Highest Bara Bucks) - Team Leadership Fiji Alumni

Congratulations to the winning teams of this year's virtual wheelbarrow race! Your dedication is truly inspiring. Well done!

Wheelbarrow Race 2024: A whirlwind of laughter, determination, and community spirit! Huge thanks to all teams, sponsors, and supporters for making this event an incredible success. Together, we’re striving towards a better future for our kids. 🏁