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Hilda Wayne talks to Pacific Women Seasonal Workers to find out whether there is substance to allegations of poor treatment for workers, or whether the opportunity to earn money abroad is worth pursuing.

Hilda Wayne finds out how a Pacific Island taboo is playing out in the modern world.

Hilda Wayne talks to the women taking centre stage in West Papua’s growing independence movement

Hilda Wayne finds out why breastfeeding is declining in the pacific, a region with traditionally high rates of the practice, and what can be done to support women and their families to breastfeed their babies.

Hilda Wayne talks to Pacific Island women about how going to university changed their lives and gets their advice on how to navigate challenges of university.

Hilda Wayne talks to the Pacific women who are embracing their natural hair and in doing so celebrating their heritage and culture.

Across the Pacific, a movement is underway to get back to the traditional foods of generations past. Hilda Wayne hears from the women reclaiming traditional foods, and shares some delicious recipes along the way. From fresh coconut and raw fish to banana and cassava, some Pacific Islanders are moving away from unhealthy imported options to the recipes of their great-grandparents. The results mean...

Hilda Wayne talks to women across the Pacific who are using traditional knowledge to combat the effects of climate change.

Hilda Wayne talks to Pacific Island women who have bravely paved the way for a new generation of girls pursuing their dreams.

Hilda Wayne hears how Pacific Island women are reclaiming their pre-Christian spiritual traditions.

 Hilda Wayne talks to the Pacific women who have started businesses about how they did it, and why it’s so valuable for women to become part of the economy.

Hilda Wayne takes you on a journey around the islands to find out how women are celebrating Christmas in the Pacific.

Hilda Wayne talks to the women of Bougainville about the horrors they faced in the 10-year long civil war, and their hopes for the future of Bougainville.

Hilda Wayne talks to the Pacific Island women who are reviving the ancient practice of making art from tapa.

Hilda Wayne talks to the trailblazing women of the Pacific who have bucked tradition and built careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Hilda Wayne talks to health workers and ordinary women who are experiencing the Covid 19 Delta outbreak in Papua New Guinea. She finds out why vaccine rates in PNG are so low when compared to Fiji, Palau and other parts of the region.

Beauty pageant are a big deal in the Pacific region, and many consider them to be a celebration of culture and identity. But allegations of racism against Melanesian contestants have plagued the competitions. Hilda Wayne talks to former winners of Pacific beauty pageants to find out what the world of Pacific beauty pageants is really like.

Hilda Wayne talks to the Pacific women who are embracing their natural hair and in doing so celebrating their heritage and culture.

Hilda Wayne hears inspiring and sometimes heartbreaking stories from the frontlines of the Pacific region’s cervical cancer crisis.

Hilda Wayne learns why it can be difficult for Pacific Island women to leave abusive and unhealthy relationships, and gets insights from those who have done it successfully.

Hilda Wayne hears how Pacific Island women are reclaiming their pre-Christian spiritual traditions.

Hilda Wayne hears the shocking and inspiring stories of the women giving birth in remote parts of Papua New Guinea, and the women healthcare workers who help them and their babies.

Hilda Wayne talks to Pacific Island women who have bravely paved the way for a new generation of girls pursuing their dreams.

Hilda Wayne talks to Pacific Island women breaking stereotypes by working as tradies and gets the inside story on what it’s like to be the only woman on the work site.

Hilda Wayne breaks taboos by talking about periods and the challenges faced by women and girls who can’t access sanitary products in the Pacific. She hears from the inspiring women fighting to ensure girls and women have access to sanitary products so they can participate fully in school, work and social events.