The CORE Pacific Collective recognises, that local individuals are best placed to know what their local communities need. These are our Pacific people who are already well placed locally, with extensive relevant local networks and community development experience.
The NSW Pacific Links, formally established in December 2021, is a cross- sector group of Pacific professionals who use individual and/or combined resources, networks, and expertise to connect and empower local communities to utilise the available supports and opportunities. This includes helping establish ‘Life with COVID-19 communities of learning’, bringing together communities to learn from each other, to work through local community issues and co-develop local solutions to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.
NSW Pacific Links
Jaithoon Venkteshwar
A healthy and thriving
Pacific community, through connecting and being a voice for the voiceless
Seagaitumua Paniani Patu
Being a Voice allows me to bring the issues to the forefront for dialogue and real action. Change is needed in the cultural and religious spheres from all sides
Iqbal Akhtar
'My vision is to engage and empower Pasifika Community to achieve aspiration and support through excellence in a culturally safe community and a holistic approach
Rosaline Parker
I'd like to see our Pacific communities within a culturally safe space, and having timely access to the services and support
Seini Taufa
We're not here to be a drop
or make a splash,
We're here to make waves
in an ocean of
infinite possibilities
Malaemie Fruean
A community that is together, will thrive because people are not alone, they will help each other and this is what makes
a huge difference
Seini Afeaki
When you live your life in alignment with a purpose that is centered on selflessly adding value for others, opportunities become abundant and your life becomes fulfilled
Loau Donina Va'a
A peaceful, vibrant, inclusive and resilient Pacific community, which gives equal access and opportunities for all. This transformation can only spark from authenticity and a place of hope
Professor Jioji Ravulo
I’d like to see the Pacific future generations shaping knowledge and practices that prioritise their issues and
co-developing solutions,
for a genuine diversity
and inclusion
Maherau Arona
I am truly passionate to see the Pacific community have a culturally safe space to nurture and grow their children and families,
and be able to access easily
the opportunities supports
they need
David Harris
Our Pasifika people to have the pathways to enable choices for a positive and meaningful impact, to strengthen their sense of identity and connection with the consequence of enriching the collective community. Our focus hence, to be on our children & young people, to affect generational change.
Bruno Efoti
The Pacifika people have opportunities to access professional services that are available to ensure preventative measures are in place to promote strong and resilient communities.
