Pacific Paediatric Association (PPA)

Memberships

The Pacific Paediatric Association, founded in 2016, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving child health in Fiji and neighboring Pacific islands. The Association collaborates with NGOs, government bodies, and other organizations to create safer and healthier environments for children.

Membership is open to individuals with current health professional registration and a commitment to child health, as well as those currently training in any area of child health. By uniting professionals across disciplines and regions, the Association works to break down barriers and foster collaboration.

As a member, you will enjoy full voting rights and the opportunity to contribute to the organization's mission through participation in annual general meetings. Additional benefits include access to professional development opportunities, national networking, special interest groups, and the sharing of knowledge and resources among members.

Paediatricians residing in the following Pacific countries are eligible to apply for Full or Associate Membership:

  • American Samoa

  • Cook Islands

  • Fiji

  • Kiribati

  • Nauru

  • Niue

  • Papua New Guinea

  • Samoa

  • Solomon Islands

  • Tokelau

  • Tonga

  • Tuvalu

  • Vanuatu

  • Full Membership

    Full membership is available to registered medical practitioners who practice full or part-time in Paediatrics or Child Health, hold a recognised postgraduate paediatric qualification, or have a long term vocational commitment to Paediatrics.  This membership is open to Paediatricians who reside and practice in Pacific countries.  Full members are entitled to voting rights, eligibility for election to the Executive, and are required to pay membership fees of $200 FJD every two years.

  • Associate Membership

    Associate membership is open to clinicians and others who do not meet the criteria for full membership but have been approved by the Executive.  While Associate members are required to pay membership fees, which are $100 FJD every two years, they do not have voting rights and are not eligible for election to the Executive.

  • Life Membership

    Life Membership is granted to paediatricians who have made significant contributions to the Association and have been approved by the Executive. Life Members are exempt from paying fees but retain the right to vote.

  • Honorary Membership

    Clinicians who may not meet the criteria for ordinary membership but have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing child health. Honorary members are exempt from voting, holding office, and paying membership fees.