About AusPak Women Association
Founded in 2020, we are a national network of Pakistani women supporting sisters across Australia through community, advocacy and service.
Building stronger women, stronger families, and stronger communities.
AusPak Women Association (APWA) is a registered Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering Pakistani and multicultural women through education, wellbeing, community engagement, and practical support. We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, confidence, and independence, regardless of her background or circumstances.
Through culturally inclusive programs, mentoring, workshops, and community partnerships, we create a safe and welcoming environment where women can learn new skills, access valuable resources, build meaningful connections, and develop the confidence to achieve their personal and professional goals. Together, we are creating a future where every woman has the support she needs to thrive and make a lasting impact within her family and the wider Australian community.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every woman is empowered to thrive through access to education, meaningful opportunities, essential resources, and a strong support network.
A future where women are celebrated for their strength, lead with confidence, pursue their passions without barriers, and inspire lasting positive change in their families, communities, and beyond.
Our Mission
To empower women through education, skills development, mentorship, employment opportunities, and community support. We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment where women can build confidence, develop leadership, overcome challenges, and achieve economic and social independence.
Through collaboration, advocacy, and meaningful programs, we enable women to realise their full potential while creating stronger families, more resilient communities, and a more inclusive society.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every program, partnership and conversation.
Sisterhood
We stand with every Pakistani woman, regardless of background.
Dignity
We protect privacy and treat every story with respect.
Empowerment
We build skills, voice and confidence — not dependence.
Cultural Pride
We celebrate our heritage while embracing Australian life.
Service
We give back to the wider Australian community.
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”.
National Team
The volunteers leading our work across Australia.
Shafaq Jaffery
Founder & President
Maria Malik
Brisbane Chapter Director
Partners & Affiliations
We work alongside trusted Australian organisations to deliver real outcomes.