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AUSTRALIA

Ms. Jan Deans
Director
Early Learning Centre
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Education
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3052
Australia

jdeans@edfac.unimelb.edu.au

Dr. Adele Flood
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Education, Language & Community Services
RMIT University
PO Box 71
Bundoora 3083
Australia

adele.flood@rmit.edu.au

Ms. Julia Mageau Gray
Independent Artist (Mekeo Dance)
Director of Sunameke Pacific Island Performance
3 Cadet Court
Palmerston
NT 0831
Australia
meridanis@hotmail.com

Dr. Gregory Hurworth
Senior Lecturer
Music Education
Faculty of Education
Monash University
Peninsula Campus
McMahons Road
Frankston, Victoria 3199
Australia
gregory.hurworth@education.monash.edu.au

Prof. Angela O'Brien
Associate Professor
Dean, Visual and Performing Arts
School of Studies in Creative Arts
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3010
Australia
aob@unimelb.edu.au

Mr. Robin Pascoe
Senior Lecturer
Australia Institute of Education
Murdoch University
South Street
Murdoch
Australia 6150
R.Pascoe@murdoch.edu.au

Dr. Peter Thursby
Lecturer
School of Education
University of Newcastle
PO Box 96
Newcastle
New South Wales
Australia
peter.thursby@newcastle.edu.au

CANADA

Prof. Larry O'Farrell
President, Accountancy Committee
International Drama/Theatre and Education Association
Coordinator of Continuing Teacher Education
Faculty of Education
Queen's University
Kingston, K7L 3N6
Canada
ofarrell@educ.queensu.ca

COOK ISLANDS

Ian George
Visual Arts: Lecturer, Writer, Advisor
Curriculum Advisory Unit
Cook Island Teacher Training College and Ministry of Education
PO Box 784
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Phone: (Home): 27788 Fax: 25864
ian@education.gov.ck
ikgeorge@oyster.net.ck

Gail Townsend
gail@education.gov.ck

Ms. Paddy Walker
Eleitino
PO Box 478
Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Phone: 682 21774; Fax: 682 21779

COSTA RICA

Ms. Gillian Mercer
British School of Costa Rica
PO Box 8184
1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Phone: 2200131 Fax: 2327833
mercergill@hotmail.com

FIJI

Mr. Cliff Benson
Director
Institute of Education
University of the South Pacific
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
benson_c@usp.ac.fj

Mr. Benedito Bola
Senior Education Officer
Physical Education
Education Curriculum Development Unit
Marela House
PO Box 144624
Suva, Fiji
bbola@govnet.gov.fj

Govinda Ishwar Lingam
University of South Pacific
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
govinda_l@usp.ac.fj

Vishnu Prasad
Fiji College of Advanced Education
PO Box 7222
Nasinu, Suva
Fiji
Phone: (679) 339 3177 / 339 3683; Fax: (679) 334 0210
vishnuprasad123@hotmail.com

Adi Meretui T. Ratunabuabua (Ms) ‘Mere’
Principal Cultural Development Officer
Dept. Culture and Heritage
Ministry of Fijian Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Regional Development
Govt. Buildings 41 Loftus Street
PO Box 2100,
Suva, Fiji
Phone: 3316955/ 3316956/ 3316957; Fax 3316950
culturemere@connect.com.fj

Teweiariki Teaero “Tevi”
Lecturer in Education, Expressive Arts
Oceania Centre for arts and artists
Dept. of Education and Psychology
School of Humanities
University of the South Pacific
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
teaero_t@usp.ac.fj

Prof. Konai Helu-Thaman
UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education and Culture
School of Humanities
University of South Pacific
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
thaman_k@usp.ac.fj

Mr. Samvela Veitala
Acting Divisional Education Officer
Western
Ministry of Education
Fiji
sveitala@govnet.gov.fj

Ms. Lata Yaqona
Media and Public Relations Manager
Marketing & Public Relations Office
University of the South Pacific
Laucala Campus
Suva, Fiji
Yaqona_l@usp.ac.fj

Mr. Michael Dennis
Fiji Arts Council, Chairperson
249 Barker Place
Manikau
Suva, Fiji
fijiartcouncil@connect.com.fj

International School, Principal
PO Box 10828
Laucala Beach
Suva, Fiji

Pacific Islands Museum Association
c/o Director Fiji Museum
PO Box 2023
Government Buildings
Suva, Fiji
Phone: 3314944; Fax: 3305143
fijimuseum@connect.com.fj

FINLAND

Mrs. Tintti Karppinen
Vice President Drama and Education Assoc
Theatre and Drama Teacher
Vainolank 8B
00610 Helsinki
Finland
Tintti.karppinen@welho.com

KIRIBATI

Mr. Uriam Iabeta
TVET Coordinator
Ministry of Education
Training and Technology
PO Box 263
Bikenibeu, Tarawa
Republic of Kiribati

NEW ZEALAND

Jill Brandon
Head of Dept. Arts and Language Education
College of Education
Massey University
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Ph: (06) 350-5799 ext 8860
j.b.brandon@massey.ac.nz

Ms. Ann Brodie
National Coordinator - the Visual Arts - Primary
Ministry of Education
Primary and Secondary Facilitator the Visual Arts, The Arts Online
c/o 142 Dublin Street
Martinborough
New Zealand
(06) 306 8835
a.brodie@paradise.net.nz

Ms. Merryn Dunmill
National Facilitator of Music (Primary)
Ministry of Education
President, Music Education New Zealand Aotearoa (MENZA)
12 The Spur
Sumner
Christchurch
New Zealand
merryn.dunmill@xtra.co.nz

Steve French
Senior Lecturer, Mathematics Education & Professional Studies
School of Secondary Teacher Education
Christchurch College of Education
PO Box 31-065
Christchurch 8030
New Zealand
(03) 345 8400 Fax (03) 343 7796
steve.french@cce.ac.nz

Dr. Elizabeth Grierson
Head of Arts
Acting Associate Dean, Research & Postgraduate
Faculty of Arts
School of Art and Design
Auckland University of Technology
Private Bag 92006
Auckland 1020
New Zealand
elizabeth.grierson@aut.ac.nz

Mr. Rawiri Hindle
National Coordinator Nga Toi
Victoria University - Wellington College of Education
17-310 Donald Street
Karori, Wellington
New Zealand
rawiri.hindle@wce.ac.nz

Mr. Gerard Hindmarsh
Freelance journalist
Tukurua
RD 2 Takaka 7172
Nelson
New Zealand
g.hindmarsh@xtra.co.nz

Dr. Christina Hong-Joe (Tina Hong)
Executive Head of School
Performing and Screen Arts
Unitec New Zealand
Private Bag 92 025
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: 64 9 815 4321 ext 7273
thong@unitec.ac.nz

Ms. Erolia Ifopo
PO Box 6425
Marion Square
Wellington
New Zealand
erolia@paradise.net.nz

Ms. Helen Moore
Arts Team Leader & Advisor in the Arts
Teacher Support Services
School of Professional Development
Christchurch College of Education
Hornby Campus
PO Box 16-128
Clock Tower Building, Main South Rd
Christchurch 8030
New Zealand
helen.moore@cce.ac.nz

Ms. Mishelle Muagutiti’a
Pacific Underground
PO Box 3934
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8001
New Zealand
pacific.underground@clear.net.nz

Ms. Tanya Muagutiti’a
Project Coordinator
Pacific Underground
PO Box 3934
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8001
New Zealand
pacific.underground@clear.net.nz

Mr. Anthony “JR” Pereira
Tutor, Pacific Early Childhood Centre on Performing Arts & Culture
Regional Advisor, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
Level 2, CST Nexia Centre
22 Amersham Way, Manukau City
PO Box 97055
South Auckland Mail Centre
New Zealand
Phone: (09) 262-1513; DDI 262 6912
Jr.pereira@minpac.govt.nz

Mr. Avefua Robertson
Pacific Underground
PO Box 3934
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8001
New Zealand
pacific.underground@clear.net.nz

NIUE

Ms. Perenise Head-Tuariki
Head of Department
Niue High School
PO Box 35
Alofi
Niue

 

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Mr. Barleyde J. Katit
Head of Arts & Design
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Papua New Guinea
PO Box 320
University Post Office
Waigani, NCD
Papua New Guinea
katitb@upng.pg

Dr. Michael Mel
Senior Lecturer
Head of Expressive Arts and Religious Education
University of Goroka
PO Box 1078
Goroka B.H.P.
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Phone: +675 731 1700; Fax: +675 732 2620
mamel@datec.net.pg
www.uog.ac.pg

SAMOA

Gatoloai Tili Afamasaga
Art Dept
National University of Samoa
PO Box 1622
Apia, Samoa
Phone: +685 20072; Fax: +685 20938
t.afamasaga@nus.edu.ws
www.nus.edu.ws

Ms. Peta Eteuati
Culture Programme Assistant
UNESCO
Apia, Samoa
peta@unesco.org.ws

Ms. Marj Moore
Marketing Manager, Resource Centre
National University of Samoa
PO Box 1622
Apia, Samoa
Phone: +685 20072; Fax: +685 20938
m.moore@nus.edu.ws

Dawn Rasmussen
Head of Dept of Expressive & Practical Arts
Faculty of Education
National University of Samoa
PO Box 1622
Apia, Samoa
Phone: +685 20072; Fax: +685 20938
d.rasmussen@nus.edu.ws
dawnrasmussen@excite.com

Vanya Taule’alo
National University of Samoa
PO Box 1622
Apia, Samoa
Phone: +685 20072; Fax: +685 20938
v.taulealo@nus.edu.ws

Mr. Mali Voi
Sub-regional Cultural Advisor
UNESCO
Apia, Samoa
mali@unesco.org.ws
m.voi@unesco.org

TONGA

Mr. Tevita Pola’Apau
Art Teacher
Liahona High School
Church of Latter Day Saints Education
PO Box 60
Nuku’alofa
Tonga

Prof. Futa Helu
Director
Atenisi University
PO Box 220
Nuku’alofa
Tonga
director@atenisi.edu.to

VANUATU

Jacques Gedeon Taritong
Vanuatu Institute of Teacher Education (Ministry of Education)
Private Mail Bag 9076
Port-Vila
Republic of Vanuatu
Phone: (678) 23 099; Fax: (678) 27 530; Mobile (678) 43 099
jaged61@yahoo.com

Mr. Eric Natuoviti
Arts Educator
Vanuatu Institute of Teachers Education
PMB9076
Port Villa
Vanuatu
vks@vanuatu.com.vu

UNESCO

Ms. Peta Eteuati
Culture Programme Assistant
UNESCO
Apia
Samoa
peta@unesco.org.ws

Prof. Konai Helu-Thaman
UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education and Culture
School of Humanities
University of South Pacific
Private Mail Bag
Suva, Fiji
thaman_k@usp.ac.fj

Mr. Mali Voi
Sub-regional Cultural Advisor
UNESCO
Apia
Samoa
mali@unesco.org.ws
m.voi@unesco.org

Tereza Wagner
Senior Programme Specialist
Arts and Creativity
UNESCO
7, Pl. de Fontenoy, 75007
Paris, France
Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 68 43 25; Fax +33 (0) 1 45 68 55 89
t.wagner@unesco.org

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Canada
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Fiji
Finland
Kiribati
New Zealand
Niue
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Samoa
Tonga
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