Victoria has a new Fijian representative, with Sylvia Coombe officially named the Honorary Consul of Fiji.
Congratulating on the appointment during Fiji Day celebrations in Melbourne, Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, Jullian Hill said,
“Bula! Happy Fiji Day! And congratulations to Sylvia Coombe, Fiji’s new Honorary Consul to Victoria.”
Speaking to The Australia Today, Coombe said, “I’m truly blessed and honoured to be named the new Honorary Consul of Fiji in Victoria, Australia yesterday at our Fiji Day Melbourne event in Dandenong, a role authorised by both the Fijian and Australian Governments.”
“I thank God for the appointment and the work ahead. My primary function is to represent Fiji in Victoria and to provide support in pursuit of the objectives of the Fijian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
Coombe is well known in Melbourne’s Pacific Islander community as President of the Fijian Community Association Victoria Inc. (FCAV) and a board member of the United Pasifika Council of Victoria Inc. (UPCOV).
She also brings over 16 years of experience in Quality Management and Rail Safety within the Victorian public rail transport industry, contributing significantly to passenger and employee safety standards.
Beyond her professional career, Coombe is a dedicated volunteer. She serves on multiple state, federal, and local boards and advisory committees, including those for the PALM Scheme in Victoria, which strengthens Australia–Pacific Island relations.
Coombehas also worked as a volunteer CFA firefighter, grant panel assessor, and is currently a multicultural safety ambassador with the Migrant Worker Centre, championing public safety and migrant workers’ rights.
Prior to Coombe’s appointment, the position of Honorary Consul of Fiji in Victoria was held by Reginald Hodgson, who has been serving in this capacity for several years. His consulate is located in Wonga Park, Victoria.
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