Ministry searches for family of 76-year-old man found stranded near Lomary
A 76-year-old man who was found stranded and disoriented near Lomary Secondary School almost 4 weeks ago, is now in the care of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social
Tag: Social Welfare
More than 80 people assisted through street outreach programme
More than 80 people have been identified and assisted through Government efforts to support people living on the streets in Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa and Raiwaqa, with about
Altercation between female Police officer and street kid in Mark Street, calls made for authorities to act regarding ongoing street kids issue
The streets of Suva City like Mark Street now have a number of street kids hassling people almost on a daily basis. Many people continue to contact fijivillage News about
Social welfare payments to continue despite end of Insurance Scheme
Social welfare recipients will continue receiving their monthly assistance payments despite the Insurance Scheme for Social Welfare Recipients ending yesterday.The Minist
Govt-funded funeral, fire and accident assistance scheme ends tomorrow
Social Welfare recipients will no longer be able get financial assistance for funeral support, fire compensation and accident-related claims under the Governmen
Ministry urges public to stop filming vulnerable people without consent
The Ministry of Social Protection is calling on members of the public to respect the privacy and dignity of older persons and other vulnerable groups amid concerns over u
Over 130,000 social protection beneficiaries to access support through new 1561 helpline
More than 130,000 social protection beneficiaries across Fiji can now access free support and information through a new national helpline, 1561, launched by the Ministry
Due consideration to be given to extending social welfare allowance increment - Kiran
Due consideration will be given to extending the current 50 percent increase in the social welfare allowance beyond July.This has been confirmed by Minister for Social Pr
Social Welfare e-Transport card recipients to get 50% top-up after bus fare hike
Social Welfare e-Transport Card users will receive additional assistance from the Government following the recent increase in bus fares.The Ministry of Women, Children an
More elderly Fijians being abandoned and neglected - HART Home
Nursing homes are running out of space as more elderly Fijians are being neglected by their families and abandoned at hospitals, and calls are being made for the Governme
Early payment for May Social Welfare Assistance
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is reminding all recipients under the Government’s six social protection programmes that the payment released
Kiran defends Family Assistance Scheme as Lal questions exclusion of middle-income families
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has clarified that the reforms approved by Cabinet are aimed at strengthening the Family Assistance Scheme
50% welfare boost approved for 130,157 recipients amid rising cost of living
A 50 percent top-up in social protection payments has been approved for more than 130,157 social protection recipients as the government moves to cushion the impact of
Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos
Ministry of Women says outdated manual system led to audit gaps
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection says outdated manual systems, fragmented data and inconsistent record-keeping practices across some social pro
Children encouraged to talk openly about their problems - Social Welfare
Children around the country are being urged to speak openly about their problems, as keeping worries locked inside can take a heavy toll on young hearts and minds.Regina
Over 108,000 Fijians receive support through four social protection programmes-Kiran
More than 108,000 Fijians receive assistance through four major social protection programmes. Minister for Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, highlighted in Parliament that
6 Social Welfare recipients receive money to start or expand small businesses
Christmas came early for six Social Welfare recipients as they received seed grant assistance to help start or grow small businesses through the Welfare Graduation Progra
Kiran says male support programmes needed, not a Department for Men
Responding to calls for a government-funded Department for Men, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says the real need lies in building strong
PM says violence against women is a national crisis that diminishes all of us
The Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against All Women and Girls (NAP) is an action plan to stop the violence before it starts. Prime Minister, Sitiveni R
21-year-old mother living on the streets clings to hope for a better future
21-year-old Sulueti Bogi from Drauniivi Village in Ra, who has been living on the streets since February this year, says she still holds hope of one day standing on her o