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Definition
"‘Pasifika’ peoples and communities who are genealogically, spiritually and culturally connected to the lands, the skies and the seas of the Pacific region (including Aotearoa New Zealand), and who have chosen to settle in and call Australia home" (Gerace et al., 2023, p.11).
Below are supports for Pasifika students.
If you are looking for information, training or research, please use our inclusive resource database linked here.
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Pasifika @ UNSW Network
The Pasifika @ UNSW network is a culturally grounded group fostering a sense of belonging for students and staff from the Pacific region.
ARC Pasifika Society
The UNSW Pasifika Society is a student group celebrating the cultures of the Pacific Islands. We provide a friendly space for Pacific Islander students and anyone interested in these cultures to connect and learn.
Australian Pasifika Educators Network (APEN)
APEN are a community of Pasifika and non-Pasifika educators, students, and allies committed to advancing equity, representation, and culturally responsive education in Australia. Their work is grounded in love, respect, and relationality, with deep recognition of, and solidarity with, First Nations peoples - the original educators and knowledge-holders of this land.
References
Gerace, G., Itaoui, R., Moors-Mailei, A,. Williams, B., Patu, P., & Ponton, V. (2023). Pasifika communities in Australia: 2021 Census. Centre for Western Sydney. https://doi.org/10.26183/9qbb-cy24
