About Us
Te Roopu Atawhai (TRA), a Not-For-Profit organisation, was established to address the growing demand for Polynesian services in Victoria and to provide an avenue to voice the needs of the Victorian Polynesian community. TRA does this by promoting and preserving a vibrant cultural heritage which strengthens the integration of our community into the local environment and society.
TRA focuses to retain and celebrate Polynesian cultural traditions through cultural performances, educational programmes and consultancy structures which advocate opportunities to support individuals, community groups, corporate entities and Government departments.
TRA has consistently worked toward supporting youth cultural development, with innovative and creative cultural expressions through language, music, arts and crafts.
Our Mission
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
- 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.