About the Academy
Pacific Health Workforce Academy was founded to prepare compassionate, confident, and culturally safe healthcare professionals. Rooted in real clinical nursing experience and Pacific community values, we build dedicated career pathways across Australia and the Pacific.
About the founder
Esther Tali is a Registered Nurse and the founder of Pacific Health Workforce Academy. As a proud Pacific Islander with Vanuatu and Fijian heritage and an Australian citizen, Esther brings a unique understanding of diverse cultures, healthcare experiences, and the importance of culturally safe care.
Esther is passionate about improving health outcomes and supporting inclusive healthcare environments. Alongside her nursing career, she has provided voluntary Bislama interpretation support to help improve communication, understanding, and access to healthcare for Vanuatu patients in Australia.
Through education, mentoring, and industry partnerships, Esther is committed to empowering future healthcare workers with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care across Australia and the Pacific.
Culturally safe, compassionate care
Our training goes beyond basic clinical tasks. We integrate Pacific values, cultural safety, and personalised mentoring to prepare students for diverse healthcare settings across Australia and the Pacific. By honouring mutual respect and person-centred care, we ensure our graduates understand how to deliver compassionate support that respects every individual's background and unique life journey.
Strengthening workforce partnerships
We actively bridge the gap between education and real employment. In close collaboration with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), healthcare providers, aged care facilities, disability support services, and community partners, we provide students with practical workplace insights. These strong ties give our learners the employer-valued skills and professional readiness required to step confidently into rewarding healthcare roles.
"Together, we can build a skilled, culturally safe, and truly compassionate healthcare workforce for communities across Australia and the Pacific."
Esther Tali, Registered Nurse & Founder