Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc. (PAYA)
About PAYA Inc.
PAYA exists to connect, empower, and equip young people across the Pacific and Australia through leadership development, cultural exchange and collaborative initiatives that build capacity, strengthen community, and inspire service-oriented action.
Connecting youth in the Pacific-Australia region.
Welcome, Welkam, Halo Olaketa, Noa'ia, Mauri, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Tālofa, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Talofa lava, Tēnā koutou katoa, Bienvenue, Maeva.
In 2025, PAYA is excited to be launching a range of new initiatives for youth aged 18-35 years from across the Pacific-Australia region.
Be part of our exciting next chapter by signing up to become a member and joining the PAYA Family!
Learn.
Find out more about the stories that shape the Pacific-Australia region through our series of events, webinars and workshops.
22-25 November 2026
Youth Leadership Summit Tahiti 2026
Several days of discussions, panels, networking, site visits, day trips, cultural activities, roundtables and project-based workshops. 🌏🌊
We are excited to be planning the 5th edition of our annual flagship event, the Youth Leadership Summit, to be held in Tahiti, French Polynesia. The YLS Tahiti 2026 will be held from the 22nd to the 25th of November 2026.