Moanaroa Mana Ola Conference 2026
Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Bula Vinaka, Noa'ia, Halo Oloketa, Mauri, and tēnā koutou katoa.
Welcome to Moanaroa Mana Ola 2026: Navigating Health Together.
Guided by the Fijian proverb "E dua na liga e sega ni bau tara na koro" meaning one hand alone cannot build a village, Moanaroa Mana Ola brings together Pacific researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen the health and wellbeing of our communities through collaboration, talanoa, knowledge exchange and Pacific-led research.
This conference is a space to connect, learn and share. Together, we will explore innovative research, celebrate Indigenous knowledge, amplify community voices and strengthen partnerships that support healthier futures for Pacific peoples. Through keynote presentations, workshops, breakout sessions and meaningful talanoa, we invite delegates to engage in conversations that inspire action and collective impact.
Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, student, community leader or advocate, Moanaroa Mana Ola offers an opportunity to contribute your knowledge, share your experiences and be part of a growing movement dedicated to Pacific wellbeing.
We warmly invite you to join us as we navigate health together and build stronger pathways for our
communities, by our communities.
Conference themes
The four themes of the Moanaroa Mana Ola Conference reflect the interconnected pathways that shape Pacific health and wellbeing. Together, they guide conference discussions, presentations, and knowledge sharing across Indigenous knowledge, practice, policy, collective action, and innovation.
Culture and Indigenous Knowledge in Health Research
Exploring Pacific Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices and community wisdom that inform and strengthen health research.
Clinical and Health Practice Research
Research and practice that support culturally sustaining, effective and equitable care for Pacific peoples.
Policy, Systems and Collective Action
Shaping policies, systems and collaborative approaches that enable holistic and interdisciplinary Pacific wellbeing.
Innovation in Pacific Health
Emerging ideas, technologies, models of care,and future-focused innovations advancing Pacific health and wellbeing.
Call for abstract submissions
We invite Pacific researchers, practitioners, students and community partners to submit an abstract for Moanaroa Mana Ola 2026: Navigating Health Together.
This conference provides a platform to share research, practice, innovation and community knowledge that contributes to strengthening Pacific health and wellbeing. We welcome submissions from both academic and community perspectives and encourage interdisciplinary approaches that support healthier futures for Pacific peoples.
Abstract submissions close 17 July 2026.
Conference Details
Date: 1–2 September 2026
Time:
- Day 1: 9.30am–5.00pm
- Day 2: 9.30 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: MH Foyer, AUT South Campus