Te Roopu Atawhai (TRA), a Not-For-Profit organisation, was established to address the growing demand for Polynesian services in Victoria as well as to provide a suitable avenue to highlight and voice the needs of the Victorian Polynesian community by promoting and preserving a vibrant cultural heritage, and strengthening the integration of our community into the local environment and society.

The primary focus of TRA is to retain and celebrate Polynesian cultural traditions through cultural performances, educational and consultancy structures, and to advocate opportunities and support programs for individuals, community, corporate and Government groups through Language, Music, Art and Craft.

TRA has consistently worked toward supporting language as a fundamental base with which our youth can develop their own cultural significance, and by supporting youth cultural development with innovative and creative cultural expressions in both performing and visual arts.

Our Mission & Statement of Purpose

To service the needs of the Victorian Polynesian community in promoting and preserving its cultural heritage, and to strengthen the integration of our community into the local environment and society.

Our Goals & Core Functions

• Promote Cultural Arts and Crafts of Polynesia,
• Expose individual as well as collective achievements in the Cultural Arts and Crafts,
• Obtain and develop a Polynesian Cultural Centre as a central gathering place to promote learning, develop individual interests and achievements in the Arts of Polynesia,
• Supplement and provide initiatives for wholesome family interests, 
• Provide continuity within family and community groups to maintain Polynesian cultural interest,
• Provide a resource and information network to encourage and promote self reliance and dependency,
• Seek alternative means to broaden individual growth and scope in terms of employment, self worth and ideals,
• To encourage multicultural, social integration with other ethnic groups.

Our Portfolios

Community

TRA stands at the forefront in providing community services that cater specifically for Maori in Victoria, as well as the [...]
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Education

Te Roopu Atawhai Inc. (TRA) has an extensive array of Educational programs and initiatives that are catered for all sectors of [...]
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Creative Arts

Te Roopu Atawhai Inc. (TRA) has two major creative arts services and they are “Studio Atawhai” and “Te Mahi Toi”. [...]
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Performing Arts

Te Roopu Atawhai has an extensive range of performing arts programs and groups, that are uniquely catered for your individual [...]
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Sports & Fitness

Te Roopu Atawhai (TRA) will implement a Strategic Business Plan for the Sports & Fitness Portfolio (SFPSBP) which will play an integral [...]
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Health & Wellness

Due to the steadily increasing Polynesian populations throughout Victoria and Australia, TRA recognises that Polynesian health issues must be addressed now, and especially while [...]
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