Twenty-one nations · One council · Since 2003
Pacific NSW has a peak body.
We empower, advocate, partner and share information across Pacific communities in NSW, Australia.
337,000
people identifying with Pacific heritage in Australia
1.3%
of the Australian population
38%
of them live in NSW, the largest share of any state
2003
the year the Council was established
The nations we carry with us
NSW Council for Pacific Communities would like to acknowledge our connection to the following countries
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Australia
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Fiji
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PNG
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Samoa
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Tonga
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Solomon Islands
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Kiribati
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Vanuatu
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Nauru
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Marshall Islands
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Palau
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Tuvalu
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Niue
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Tokelau
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Cook Islands
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French Polynesia
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New Caledonia
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Guam
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Rotuma
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Rabi
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New Zealand
Our story
Established in 2003, restructured in 2014
The NSW Council for Pacific Communities was established in 2003 with the guidance of Pacific community leaders and representatives from the Community Relations Commission, now Multicultural NSW.
In 2014 a restructure saw the 8 Regional Advisory Councils replaced using the model of the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW, with an invitation to individual or organisational memberships from government, NGOs, churches and groups that engage with Pacific communities.
The original eight regional councils
Find support
Thirteen categories in the community listing directory.Wednesday 2 September 2026
The 2026 NSW Pacific Awards
One night recognising the contribution of Pacific people to the communities they live and work in. Thank you to everyone who nominated, performed, presented and was recognised.
Photographs from the night. Select any to see it full size.
