Empowering Women, Breaking the Silence
A nationwide community of Pakistani-Australian women supporting each other through settlement, education, mental health and family wellbeing — one chapter at a time.
#TogetherWeWillRise
A community built on sisterhood and service
AusPak Women Association brings together Pakistani women across Australia to create safe spaces, share resources and celebrate our shared heritage. From newly arrived families to long-settled members, we help every woman thrive in her new home while staying connected to her culture.
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Our Chapters
Local communities across Australia — find your home chapter and connect with women near you.
Sydney
Our founding chapter in Sydney runs weekly community gatherings, settlement workshops and mentoring programs for Pakistani women across NSW.
Visit ChapterBrisbane
The Brisbane chapter focuses on family support, women's mental health and skill-building workshops for newly arrived Pakistani families in Queensland.
Visit ChapterMelbourne
Melbourne's chapter brings together Pakistani women in Victoria with cultural events, professional networking and dedicated education programs.
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Mrs. Shafaq Jaffery
Founder & President
Leading with compassion, empowering every woman.
Shafaq Jaffery has been serving the Pakistani community in Australia for over 14 years in various capacities. She has housed and supported victims of family domestic violence using a wholistic approach within her own home. She is the founder and CEO of Pehchan TV and Public Officer of the Australian Humanity Support Group. She is a journalist and social activist and has worked across community and stakeholder engagement, event management, and cross-cultural community support.
She is a strong advocate of the empowerment of women. Shafaq’s dream and vision is to create an organisation for Pakistani women and men to achieve their full potential. By meeting the cultural and linguistic (CALD) needs of this demographic and as a result empowering the whole community. Through this association she aims to provide a platform where women can thrive and succeed which is also highlighted in her slogan “Together We will Rise”.
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