The CORE Pacific Collective, comprising renowned Pasifika leaders Jioji Ravulo, Seini Afeaki, Malaemie Fruean, Donina Va’a, and Maherau Arona, continues to lead a culturally centred, community-led initiative addressing health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic across Pacific communities in New South Wales.
Celebrating Excellence: Seini Afeaki – the Finalist for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that our Senior Advisor, Seini Afeaki was a finalist for the prestigious NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024.
Charting Empowerment: Recognition of PWPBN’s Voyage to Leadership Symposium in Parliament by MP Charishma Kaliyanda
MP Charishma Kaliyanda’s journey, from her groundbreaking role as the first Indian-born MP in Liverpool City Council to her unwavering commitment to community recognition, in a recent NSW Parliament session, shared the profound community impact of the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network Voyage to Leadership Symposium, a pivotal component of the 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations.
Loau Donina Va’a, Chair Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network, Winner of the 2024 Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Community Harmony Medal
The winner of the 2024 Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Community Harmony Medal is Loau Donina Va’a. This award recognises an individual’s contribution and achievement in facilitating and promoting social cohesion, understanding and acceptance between members of different cultural or faith communities in NSW.
Pacific Perspectives Brunch – Launch of the Young Pacific Women’s Collective
In a momentous celebration of unity and purpose, the Pacific Perspectives Brunch marked a remarkable milestone for the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network (PWPBN) and its new endeavor, the Young Pacific Women’s Collective.