Celebrating Australia-Pacific cultural connections
Australia now: Pacific edition invites you to
Celebrate
Celebrating Pacific voices and partnerships
Alongside activities in the Pacific region, this edition will showcase Australian and Pacific talent at Australian cultural events in Brisbane, Far North Queensland, Melbourne and Darwin and to deepen Pasifika engagement and increase understanding and visibility of Pacific cultures in Australia.
Collaborate
First Nations cultural connections
The connections between the First Peoples of our lands and waters and the peoples of the Blue Pacific stretch back through time.
The spirit and energy of our people, our ancestries and cultures are our greatest asset. We have grown closer by sharing our stories and cultures.
Australia now: Pacific edition will deepen those connections, build trust and open opportunities for further collaboration.
Connect
Addressing the shared challenge of climate change
Our region is at the frontline of the climate crisis – the single largest threat to the lives, livelihoods, culture and security of Pacific communities.
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events are displacing communities, jeopardising the preservation of cultural heritage, while presenting a significant threat to identity, traditional knowledge and spiritual practices tied to ancestral lands.
Storytelling through artistic expression is a powerful tool for connection. Through collaborative cultural projects, Australia and our Pacific partners are not just exchanging creativity—we are drawing global attention to Pacific leadership and voices, and the urgency of the climate crisis.