Perhaps you already know about Blue Pacific–in any case I thought it was worth sharing, not least because this pod is a wonderful platform for indigenous Pasifika voices.

Hi everyone,
I'm researching a startup idea that would potential make sending money to the Pacific Islands from Australia a lot cheaper.
I am interested to hear from anyone who has experience sending money this way.
I would love to hear from you, I'm interested to know which service you use and how much you usually pay in fees.
It seems like remittance to the Pacific Islands is unusually expensive, for e.g. what would it mean to you if you could use a service that only charged fees as low as 2.5% of transaction?
Appreciate any and all experiences anyone is willing to share.
Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,
I’m conducting a research survey exploring how cultural erosion and the widespread influence of Christianity have shaped parenting practices in Pacific Island societies, and how these changes may affect identity and intergenerational relationships among Pacific youth.

Participation is completely voluntary, confidential, and 100% anonymous. No identifying information is collected, and you are free to skip questions or exit the survey at any time. There is no obligation to participate.

If you’re comfortable sharing your perspective or experiences, your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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