APSAD 2025

Manu Vuniwawa, Chaplaincy Lead, Number 8 Prison ProjectHost, Beyond the Pulpit Podcast

Manu is a devoted husband and father, blessed with a wonderful wife, a beautiful daughter, and 11-month-old twin boys who fill his life with joy. His journey is a powerful testament to redemption and purpose. After spending five years in prison, where he encountered God in a profound way, Manu emerged with a renewed vision for his life and a deep commitment to ministry.

For over 20 years, Manu has been an integral part of Mt Zion Christian Fellowship Centre, serving in various leadership roles. His leadership experience extends to leading national mission trips, preaching, teaching, and planting a church in Campbelltown, NSW, where he has made a significant impact in this community.

In 2019, he further solidified his commitment to leadership by completing Bible College. His passion for God’s work drives him to share hope and healing with others, particularly those who find themselves in challenging circumstances.

Currently, as the Chaplaincy Lead for the Number 8 Prison Project, Manu directs programs that empower volunteers to visit and minister to individuals in prisons and detention centers, offering them hope and the transformative message of the gospel. He is also the host of the *Beyond the Pulpit Podcast*, which he launched with his wife in mid-2025. This platform aims to reach the unreached and engage in courageous conversations about the church, society, and culture through the lens of biblical truth.

Manu is honoured to speak at various events and conferences, including this one, where he passionately shares his story of redemption and encourages others to build God’s kingdom and make disciples. His life is a testament to the power of grace and the impact of faith, offering hope to those who may feel lost.

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APSAD acknowledges that the conference is being held on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s continuing connection to land, water, and community and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. APSAD acknowledges Sovereignty in this country has never been ceded. It always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.