About Us
The Pacific Women’s Professional & Business Network (PWPBN) is a collective of professional and business women united to Share, Empower, and Inspire. Within our ranks, members hold a shared concern for the challenges faced by Pacific women in NSW, Australia, and across the global landscape.
Women Empowering Women
In the Spotlight
Tiny droplets of us together can make an ocean of difference
International Women’s Day
Oceanic pride at its finest, as the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) Inc celebrate International Women’s Day annually.
Each year, PWPBN gathers women (and their families) from all corners to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th. It is a day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Honour Her
It’s her we turn to when needs arise. Our mothers are an essential source of support and guidance and their influence can have a lasting impact on our lives.
Thank you.
Advocacy & Netwoking
Engage, consult, advocate and call to action all sectors at all levels on issues that impact Pacific women and girls. We advocate on human rights with social justice to raise awareness and call for necessary collective actions and investments to ensure faith and cultural inclusivity, equity, safe and stable environment for the wellbeing and security for all Pacific women and girls in NSW and Australia wide.
Personal Well-being & Professional Development
Providing authentic leadership on women’s issues and building the capability of emerging women and girl leaders.
Our Impact
Leadership
Personal Well-being & Professional Development
Advocacy & Networking
Leadership
Personal Well-being & Professional Development
Advocacy & Networking
Recent Updates
Reflections from AAPS 2025 – Grateful to Be Part of the Talanoa
Last week, the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) had the privilege of attending the Australian Association for Pacific Studies (AAPS) Conference 2025, held at the University of Sydney.
IWD Profile 2025: Trina Bryan
Meet Trina, a passionate Yoga teacher and Reiki Energy Therapy Practitioner with over 11 years of experience in the practice of Yoga.
IWD Profile 2025: Minerva Patu
Minerva Patu is a dynamic businesswoman, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a proud Pacific community leader whose influence spans generations.
IWD Profile 2025: Amanda Babet-Thompson
Amanda Babet-Thompson is a true Operations Guru with a strong foundation in Information Technology, known for making complex systems work smoothly while centering people and purpose.
IWD Profile 2025: Stephanie Spooner
Stephanie Spooner is a dynamic Business Specialist and Capability Lead at Telstra, based in Australia, whose leadership, integrity, and quiet strength have earned her the admiration of colleagues and communities alike.
IWD Profile 2025: Caroline (Thelma) Vuki
Caroline (Thelma) Vuki is the Deputy Principal for Years 7, 9, and 11 at Rooty Hill High School in New South Wales, Australia. As a dedicated educator and woman of faith, she plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff alike.