Our Work
APEN works at the intersection of education, culture, climate justice, human rights, and Indigenous sovereignty, recognising that learning does not exist in isolation from the lived realities of our communities. Our work responds to the interconnected impacts of identity, culture, displacement, environment, and systems inequity, creating pathways that support Pasifika learners, educators, families, and communities to thrive across Australia and the Pacific.
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Tavake Pasifika Doctoral Society
A dedicated scholarly network for Pasifika doctoral candidates, early career researchers, and academic leaders. Tavake strengthens Pacific research pathways through mentoring, talanoa, peer support, collaborative research, and culturally grounded scholarship that affirms Pacific ways of knowing, being, and doing.
Professional Development
APEN delivers culturally responsive professional learning for schools, universities, TAFEs, government, and community organisations. Our offerings include Pacific pedagogies, learner success frameworks, curriculum advice, equity and inclusion capability, community engagement, leadership development, and professional standards to support educators working with Pasifika learners and communities.
Biennial Conference
Our flagship national conference brings together educators, researchers, students, policymakers, and community leaders from across Australia and the Pacific. The conference is a space for research dissemination, professional learning, cultural dialogue, policy influence, and collective action to strengthen Pasifika education outcomes and leadership.
