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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 18, 2023 2:37:27 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Setareki Macanawai <Setareki.Macanawai@pacificdisability.org><br>
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<div>The People with Disabilities Solomon Islands wish to also join the regional community in sending our sincere condolences to the family members of the passing on of the late Dr. Kevin recently.</div>
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<div>With his passion and untiring hours with the disability community, we know that right now his soul is God Almighty in Heaven. May his Soul Rest In Peace with Christ Almighty.</div>
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<div>Casper Joseph Fa'asala</div>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sharing with you the email below from Co-Chair Latoa on the passing away of our colleague Dr Kevin Murfitt who represented WBU Oceania Subregion in past PDF regional conferences
and chaired the Pacific DPO Fund successfully in his term.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">May Kevin’s legacy inspire us to serve our community with commitment, passion and to the best of our ability.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Setareki Macanawai <<a href="mailto:Setareki.Macanawai@pacificdisability.org" target="_blank">Setareki.Macanawai@pacificdisability.org</a>>; 'Jacqueline Garoau' <<a href="mailto:jgaroau@gmail.com" target="_blank">jgaroau@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> 'Latoa Halatau-Talagi MNZM' <<a href="mailto:la@visionpacific.org.nz" target="_blank">la@visionpacific.org.nz</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Passing of Dr Kevin Murfitt AM<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif">Dear Co-Chair Jacqueline, and CEO Seta<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of a good friend to the the Pacific Disability Forum, Dr. Kevin Murfitt
known to us all as Kevin. Kevin was involved with PDF as one of our previous Independent Chair to the DPO Fund and also helped the important constitutional changes for PDF along our journey. Hevin was a calm, voice which gave assurance that PDF need not
fear a sensible solution to make governance structures easier at the time.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kevin’s abilities extended beyond his professional spheres of influence in the human rights advocacy and leadership space and an education
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kevin was an athlete and competed in waterskiing, and liked to run and worked out in the gym, and during our PDF Conferences, I would
along with my dear friend the late Rakesh Chand , find Kevin working out in the gym before our morning Conference work shop sessions.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kevin’s friends in the Pacific region are grateful for his life and a great human being. The Board extends our gratitude to Kevins family.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Our prayers and thoughts go out to Francois for his unconditional love and caring support to Kevin. We will always share the good memories
and warm friendship.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>Subject:</b> [bca-announcements] Vale Dr Kevin Murfitt OAM</span><span lang="EN-NZ"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a name="x_m_-3599268413442011893__Hlk98335902"></a><a name="x_m_-3599268413442011893__Toc86171321"></a><a name="x_m_-3599268413442011893__Hlk96509035"><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">On behalf of the Australian blind and low vision community,
Vision Australia and Blind Citizens Australia wish to pay tribute to the life and achievements and recognise the outstanding community contributions of Dr Kevin Murfitt OAM.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Over the course of his life, Kevin created a lasting legacy for his contributions to Vision Australia, Blind Citizens Australia, World Blind Union Asia Pacific and numerous other areas and initiatives
that have had a direct and positive impact for the blind and low vision community.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Prior to the formation of Vision Australia, Kevin served as Vice President of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. He also gave 12 years of dedicated service on the Board of Vision Australia,
including 10 years as Chair.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Kevin was also a Director on the Disability Services Board of the Victorian State Government and in 2006 he was conferred his Doctor of Philosophy from Deakin University, with his research focussing
on diversity and employment.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">In 2002, Kevin received a Human Rights Award from the Australian Human Rights Commission for contributing to the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) Accessible Public Transport Standards.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">In 2017, Kevin was awarded a medal in the Order of Australia (OAM) for his extensive service to the blindness and low vision community.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Ron Hooton, Vision Australia CEO, said Kevin would be remembered as a pillar of the disability community across Australia and the world.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">“Today is a sad day for our community. Not only was Kevin instrumental in the formation of Vision Australia, his years of selfless service across the blind and low vision community have had a massive
impact that will never be forgotten,” Ron said.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">“From everyone at Vision Australia, we offer our condolences to Kevin’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with them,” he said.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Kevin lost his sight as a young adult following a car accident and faced the transition to a world without sight suddenly and courageously.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">His advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities took shape with his leadership of the Villa Manta legal service in Geelong where his strong human rights ethos was a beacon of hope for many people
with intellectual disability.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">A different side of Kevin was his high achievement in sport, holding world records for water skiing.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Kevin was also a member of Dog Guide Handlers Australia and was an active member of the Achilles running club for many years, and the Melbourne branch of Blind Citizens Australia.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Fiona Woods, Blind Citizens Australia President, said Kevin's professional and personal life exemplified what is possible for people who are blind or vision impaired.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">“He showed us and our community how barriers can be dismantled. Kevin will be mourned and remembered by many as a kind man who loved life. Our thoughts are with his husband, Francois, and their family
and friends."<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Please find below the details for Kevin’s funeral, which will allow both in-person and online attendance.<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">In-person funeral:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Kings Chapel<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">130 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Thursday, 14<sup>th</sup> December 2023 at 2:00pm<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Post-service gathering:<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Elephant and Castle Hotel, Geelong<u></u><u></u></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">A </span></span></span></span><a href="https://achilles-sydney.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b75c8da5e7e07f3a5e7a778ea&id=29717ed453&e=b0a042e212" originalsrc="https://achilles-sydney.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b75c8da5e7e07f3a5e7a778ea&id=29717ed453&e=b0a042e212" shash="yy8q/DkXnFlxxxEb6RT4sNbb1ubAledmwueHzsTEF3nH09+dsi1pYypKiDm9YdYL8OzUPNlS2M2JobOgcuSfH3V1viN4fW1yWNk5swZyEvAO+7o6Bwzq2asGUqFJKhPpupNuEVs55Cl3G8e2ZY1VNmnNZ9Mq7Pi+qNBpyUAYarU=" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">video
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</span></span></span></span><a href="https://achilles-sydney.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b75c8da5e7e07f3a5e7a778ea&id=b1d67afe3e&e=b0a042e212" originalsrc="https://achilles-sydney.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b75c8da5e7e07f3a5e7a778ea&id=b1d67afe3e&e=b0a042e212" shash="FpskDA9MewizuIK+NEql5byr5r2S9TdvOXgYA5WDAIa6GfxbmJJmluaxzm/ZslNaix0hMsx44Dvrpf0nVWj4oKGB+KjCX8r9t5ZS0loixDAnfQuqR7VEEwEetRUh1bj3M1UppD/qYWupU4VRipJ9HxKl2ntZF3xCfJEhXVP67+o=" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">Kevin’s
eTribute page</span></span></span></span><span><span><span></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><span lang="EN-NZ">.
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