With Pasifika and Maori youths statistically more susceptible to suicide and incarceration, the need for greater education, acknowledgement and support is essential. 

As an individual of Maori and Samoan descent, Kimaea Kirifi-Aliifaalogo is on a mission to acknowledge, celebrate and uplift Maori and Samoan youths to be the best versions of themselves. She wants to educate youths to be aware of the successful Pasifika and Maori people in our communities, to hear their stories of struggle and success and to be inspired to set and achieve life goals.

In October 2019, Kimaea became a radio personality on Brisbane’s Pacific Island & Maori Youth radio show, Pacific Wave on 4EB Radio. Through highlighting Pasifika and Maori artists, Kimaea is working towards her goal which is to uplift as many Pasifika people as possible, while inspire youths to dream big.

Alongside a team of dedicated volunteers, Kimaea also started the Brisbane measles donation drive in December 2019, raising $3500 in monetary donations and sending a 40ft container filled with donations to Samoa. These donations not only helped the people of Samoa with the Measles epidemic but also the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

To further her work, Kimaea has also founded Brown & Busy; a platform for like-minded Pasifika and Maori people doing it for themselves, their families, and their communities. 

Tune in as Kimaea takes us through her multi-cultural upbringing and background, the challenges of now living in another country (Australia), and the importance of youths connecting to their culture.