Australian Pasifika Educators Conference
Pasifika Connections - Strengthening, deepening & expanding our educational relationships.
1 Dec 2023, 8AM
The APEN conference will offer a range of activities, including inspirational keynote speakers, engaging workshops, thought-provoking panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a celebration of Pasifika culture.
A celebration of diversity and collaboration to enhance educational experiences for Pasifika students and educators.
A unique event for Pasifika educators, practitioners, and representatives from the Australian education sectors.
WORKSHOPS
Jane Sio, Bronwyn Williams
Western Sydney University
A Decade of Transformative Impact: The Journey of the Pasifika Achievement To Higher Education (PATHE)
Dr Vaoiva Natapu-Ponton
Griffith University
Navigating Whiteness in Education utilising Pacific Methodologies.
Tia Suemai, Taua Suemai
Charis Mentoring Inc.
Navigating Aspirations - Supporting the wellbeing of young people in Education
Theresa Tupuola-Sorenson
Pacific Kids' Learning
Digital storytelling: ia fai ma va’aiga a fanau [through the eyes of our children]
Amanda Moors-Mailei, Christine Afoa
University of Technology Sydney
Insights from the 2023 Pilot of the UTS Pasifika Professional Mentoring Program.
Giorgio Di Scala, Mekiafa Oli
Chifley College Bidwill Campus
Fa'asamoa Bidwill.
Joseph Tutonga Houghton
University of Canterbury
Exploring Synergies in Pasifika Research Methodologies for Sustainable Education in the Diaspora.
Holly McAlister, Dr Suzanne C Hopf, Professor Sharynne McLeod
Charles Sturt University
Listening to Pasifika children: Applying Pacific research methodologies to child-focused participatory action research
Aniva Tuiletufuga-Nickel
Miller Technology High School
Together = Success for our Pacific Island students.
Christine Afoa
University of Technology Sydney
UTS Pasifika Tautai Leadership Program: Culturally responsive education for empowering Pasifika high school students.
Raymond Savaiinaea, Agene Tema, Zephaniah Tevita
Broady Kata
Victorian Department of Education
Teacher Expectations and Pasifika Students in Australia.
Stewart Lemalu
WP Engine
Embracing Diversity and Finding Purpose in Our Education Journey.
Rose Fuapago Vunileva
Bennett Road Public School
Empowering Pasifika Students and Strengthening Community Bonds: Real-Life Strategies from Our School.
Emele Ugavule
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School
Ceguva: Indigenous socio-temporality, student wellbeing and engagement in performing arts education.
CLUE. Create Learn Understand and Educate.
CLUE. Create Learn Understand and Educate.
Dr Alexandra Diamond
University of South Australia
Recognising translingual expertise in a small, rural Indo-Fijian community.
Te Ariki Te Puni
Education Perfect
EdTech and the promotion of Pacific Languages in schools: Te Reo Māori and Gagana Sāmoa on Education Perfect.
David Latianara, George Dansey
Manifold Global LTD PTY
Nurturing Holistic Wellbeing: A Journey of Faith, Culture, and Rugby.
Dr Suzanne C Hopf, Kate Daellenbach, Holly McAlister, Prof. Sharynne McLeod
Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science & Health, Charles Sturt University
Understanding language socialisation practices of Pacific Island Families in Australia with young children: A preliminary case series.
GETTING THERE
BUS
Buses stop right outside our campus on Victoria Road, Rydalmere (opposite Rippon Avenue). Bus routes include M52, 520, 521, 523, 524 and 525.
TRAIN
Catch the train to Parramatta station, then it’s a short walk to our Parramatta City campus at 169 Macquarie Street. From there, our free shuttle bus will take you to Parramatta South campus.
CAR
Take the James Ruse Drive exit
off the M4. Entry is via Victoria Road. If you are driving Eastbound on Victoria Road and are in the left-hand lane, a safer way to access campus is to turn left at Bridge Street and use the overpass to enter Parramatta South campus.