Affiliations
As members of PARC, we wear many hats within our communities and are leading across various sectors and organisations, serving alongside many individuals, collectives and networks of Pacific and non-Pacific who work with and for Pacific communities in Australia, and across interconnected diaspora in Aotearoa (NZ), United States, and further, including our Pacific Island homelands that we remain connected to.
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AKO in QLD are a collective of educators from across the primary, secondary, tertiary education sectors who have, since 2023, developed a framework and model for contextualised and holistic learning for Pacific learners in Brisbane.
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The Australian Pasifika Educators Network (APEN) is a community of Pasifika and non-Pasifika educators, students, and allies committed to advancing equity, representation, and culturally responsive education in Australia.
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The Te Moana Reference Group presides over matters impacting Pacific Higher Education in Australia and is a subsidiary of the Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Association (EPHEA). Equity practitioners are passionate about equal opportunities for all and are dedicated to disrupting and challenging the systemic and institutional barriers that prevent both staff and students to thrive in the tertiary education sector.
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Maori and Pacific Island Education Network, Queensland (MPIENQ) Is a not-for-profit network for educators formed as an outcome of the Māori and Pacific Island Network Forum hosted by Woodridge State High School on 17 September 2021. This formalized the ongoing partnerships and progress of various stakeholders who have contributed to raising awareness and improving outcomes for Māori and Pacific Island peoples since 2011.
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Village Connect and Hosanna Logan City Church are co-located community and faith-based services in Logan that work together to support holistic wellbeing for Pacific and multicultural families. Village Connect offers culturally grounded programs and family support, while Hosanna provides inclusive church services and outreach that promote spiritual growth and community connection. Together, they create a safe and welcoming space grounded in faith, culture, and collective care.
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The Pasifika & Maori Health & Wellbeing Strategy Governance Group are members of the community churches, organisations, businesses, and stakeholders, including representatives from the BSPHN, MSH, and CHQ who fund the initiatives and programs promoting the Strategy in the Brisbane south region.
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Fofonga for Pacific Research Excellence’s mission is to grow, develop and nurture Pacific research excellence and Pacific researcher capacity at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland. In developing a sustainable pipeline of Pacific research leadership, Fofonga acts as a landing place, seeding ground and enabler of collaborative Pacific research excellence, capacity building and leadership that meaningfully supports the aspirations and lives of Pacific peoples.
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The Oceania EDHUB is set to launch on July 7th 2025, bringing innovative, accessible education to young individuals across the region. This initiative aims to break down barriers to higher education and empower our community with skills in language, literacy, numeracy, and digital competence.
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The Griffith Institute for Educational Research (GIER) is an interdisciplinary coalition of researchers working to ensure that the benefits of educational and learning opportunities—wherever they take place, whenever they occur—can flow equitably to all members of our society. Focusing on the needs of diverse learners in diverse contexts, our research enables democratic, equitable, sustainable futures, and impacts directly on the quality and dignity of peoples’ lives.
https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/arts-education-law/institute-educational-research
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The Centre for Human Security and Social Change at La Trobe University is an interdisciplinary network of academics and practitioners that works to integrate theory and practice in the areas of international development, and indigenous community development in Australia.
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In collaboration with researchers and community partners in Logan, Queensland, PiP–GU is working to promote capacity, reform, and community empowerment within the Logan services sector, with a focus on early years development. We're helping to strengthen community-led organisations and support broader reform of systems and service provision.
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The Queensland Commitment, an initiative by the University of Queensland (UQ), focuses on increasing access to higher education for underrepresented groups, with a specific focus on students from low socio-economic backgrounds, regional and remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This commitment is part of UQ's broader strategic plan and aims to break down barriers to education and support student success. The Logan area is a key focus for this initiative, with UQ engaging with local community leaders and organizations to build pathways for young people and address workforce planning in the region.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:
Queensland Commitment:
UQ's commitment to increasing educational attainment for underrepresented groups, with a target of having 30% of its domestic undergraduate students from regional, remote, or low socio-economic backgrounds by 2032.
Focus on Logan:
UQ is actively engaging with the Logan community, participating in roundtable discussions with community leaders, and collaborating with organizations like Logan Healthy Living to create pathways for young people and address workforce development needs.
Addressing Disadvantage:
The Queensland Commitment aims to address the drivers of underrepresentation in higher education, including socio-economic status, geographic location, and Indigenous status.
UQ Initiatives:
UQ has a range of programs and initiatives to support the Queensland Commitment, including the Young Achievers Program (YAP), InspireU, and various diversity and inclusion programs.
Long-term Vision:
The Queensland Commitment is a long-term initiative with a target year of 2032, aiming to create a more equitable and prosperous Queensland through increased access to higher education.
Community Collaboration:
UQ recognizes the importance of community partnerships and is working with local organizations and leaders in Logan to achieve its goals.
Logan Direct Admissions Scheme:
Griffith University, also located in the Logan area, has a direct admissions scheme that provides an alternative pathway for mature students to enter university.
The Queensland Commitment Roadmap
The Queensland Commitment is a core enabling strategy within UQ's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (UQ's Strategic Plan), reaffirming UQ's...
Partners and community
The Queensland Commitment | UQ - Partners and community
Launched in 2022, The Queensland Commitment is a pledge to break down barriers to education and build a brighter future for the st...
Partners and community
The Queensland Commitment Roadmap | UQ
Transforming lives through education for a more prosperous Queensland. The Queensland Commitment Roadmap outlines 58 strategic act...
Partners and community
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The National Centre of Biography, established at The Australian National University in 2008, serves as a hub for advancing the study of biography in Australia to internationally recognised standards. It produces the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) and fosters scholarly exchange, research training, and collaboration among biographers across disciplines. The Oceania Working Party (OWP) is a subsidiary of the ADB.
https://history.cass.anu.edu.au/centres/ncb/people/adb-working-parties/oceania-working-party
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The Moanaroa Pacific Research Network is dedicated to realising Pacific research aspirations that centre Indigenous Pacific knowledge systems, research methodologies and practices shaped with and of direct benefit to Pacific communities.
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Talanoa Consultancy Pty Ltd service the following sectors:
International Development
Health and Education
Media, Arts, Sport and Recreation
Employability Skills Training (EST)
Government and Associations
Technology, Business and Finance
Tourism and Hospitality
Human Resources, Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics
Labour Hire and Recruitment
Mining, Infrastructure and Renewables
