Pasifika Communities in Australia: 2021 Census
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Itaoui, R
Moors-Mailei, A
Williams, B
Patu, P
Ponton, V
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This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Pasifika communities in Australia based on the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census. The Australian Pasifika Educators Network (APEN) define 'Pasifika' as peoples and communities, who are genealogically, spiritually, and culturally connected to the lands, the skies and seas of the Pasifika region (including Aotearoa, New Zealand), and who have chosen to settle in and call Australia home. This analysis seeks to track key trends that have emerged since the 2015 Pacific Communities report published by Professor Jioji Ravulo based on the 2011 Census. In accordance with the intent of the original report, this current version seeks to provide an understanding of the current demographic, and socioeconomic experiences of Pasifika communities with a particular focus on education. This analysis covers population, education levels, employment patterns, as well as family and household characteristics to not only shed light on the unique circumstances faced by Pasifika communities, but also track key trends over the last decade. In addition, an examination of the Western Sydney region has been included, highlighting the significance of place-based insights on Pasifika communities towards informing policy responses and initiatives.
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This work is licensed under the Creative Common Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), except for any third-party material as noted below.
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Multicultural education (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pacific Peoples)
Pacific Peoples research methods
Pacific Peoples community-based research
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Gerace, G; Itaoui, R; Moors-Mailei, A; Williams, B; Patu, P; Ponton, V, Pasifika Communities in Australia: 2021 Census, 2023