APEN exists to advance equitable, culturally responsive, and community-led education outcomes for Pasifika peoples across Australia.
We bring together educators, learners, researchers, families, and community leaders to strengthen pathways across early childhood, school, tertiary, and lifelong learning.
Our work sits at the intersection of education, culture, research, leadership, human rights, climate justice, and Indigenous sovereignty, recognising that learner success is deeply connected to identity, belonging, wellbeing, and the broader systems that shape our communities.
Through advocacy, professional learning, research, partnerships, and national convenings, we work to influence systems, amplify Pasifika voices, and create meaningful change across the education landscape.
Mission Statement
The Australian Pasifika Educators Network (APEN) exists to uplift and advance Pasifika learners, educators, and communities by:
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Advocating for equitable and culturally responsive education policies and practices.
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Building platforms for Pasifika leadership, voice, and visibility in the education sector.
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Connecting educators, students, families, and allies through community-centred programs, research, and initiatives.
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Celebrating and embedding Pasifika knowledges, languages, and identities in learning spaces.
Our mission is grounded in 'teu le vā' - the nurturing of sacred relational spaces, and a commitment to educational justice and collective wellbeing.