SYDNEY'S PREMIER PACIFIC ISLANDS CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE
MATAVAI PACIFIC CULTURAL ARTSPromoting and teaching the positive fundamentals of Pacific culture through dance, language, music and creative arts.
UNITE . SHARE . CONNECT
Our Mission & Vision
United under the banner of Matavai, people from all walks of life share their stories and culture in a constructive, safe and nurturing space. Matavai promotes the teaching of positive fundamental aspects of Pacific culture through dance, music, language and creative arts. Both the staff and student community of Matavai work towards creating healthy, spiritual connections that transcends the physical barriers of ocean divides between our islands and emotional divides due to historic oppression and displacement. Re-connecting the Australian-Pacific community with their history and ancestors is a key goal of Matavai, which is achieved through the passing down of ancient traditions and art forms.
In the words of Teresa Teaiwa, “you can’t paint the Pacific with just one brush stroke”; that is why Matavai teaches each nation’s cultural art as its own respected discipline but under the holistic notion of a united Oceania. As a community, Matavai encourages the discovery of one’s culture as being linked with one’s discovery of self and healthy overall development.
That is why the purpose of Matavai exceeds cultural performance and entertainment. Instead, Matavai extends itself to be an active community center promoting cultural pride, cultural inclusion and multicultural values. Learn More
2025 In-Studio Classes
Term 1 – FEB 10 to APR 10 2025
Term 2 – APR 30 to JUL 05 2025
Term 3 – JUL 22 to SEP 27 2025
Term 4 – OCT 14 to DEC 19 2025
Location *NEW*
Lurnea Community Hub
66 Hill Rd, Lurnea
NSW 2170
Opening Hours
Mon: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Tues: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Weds: 4:00pm – 9:30pm
Thurs: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Sun: Closed
Contact Information
0412173809 / 0419468204
[email protected]
Quick Info
2025 In-Studio Classes
Term 1 – 2025 enrolments are now available!
- Term 1 – FEB 10 to APR 10 2025
- Term 2 – APR 30 to JUL 05 2025
- Term 3 – JUL 22 to SEP 27 2025
- Term 4 – OCT 14 to DEC 19 2025
Talanoa Program
Cultural wellbeing project with Western Sydney University Talanoa Program. Learn More
Classes Information
View all classes available at Matavai Pacific cultural Arts
Staff Directory
Meet our tutors and staff.
Child Protection Policy
At Matavai we are very serious when it comes to the wellbeing of you children, Please take the time to read out Child Protection Policy.
Oceania Tu Archives
Oceania Tu (Oceania Stand) is a digital talkshow hosted by Sevu Waqa, MC Trey and Maryjane. Watch now
General Info
2025 Term 2 Enrolment Now Available!
Matavai is proudly supported by:

Western Sydney University

Institute of Economics and Peace