Associations & Incorporated Societies

Multicultural Website with listings of numerous Multicultural Organisations based in Australia and Globally - very informative website with excellent links. Established by the Vic State Library.

MISSION STATEMENT The kaupapa for Marae Melbourne is to establish turangawaewae for our people in Melbourne through the guiding principles of our tipuna/tupuna: Mana Maori | Aroha | Respect | Accountability | Excellence. THE LOGO The black skyline represents Melbourne. The koru represents the heartbeat and lifeblood of New Zealander's living in Melbourne. The word 'Marae' represents all that we associate with marae - our home / turangawaewae / tikanga. The word 'Melbourne' signifies the place we call home.

As many of our members live with the diversity of cultures it has given them the opportunity of sharing cultural aspirations, virtually we all share the same in cultural aspirations the only thing that makes us different is our reo (language) and our hanga (facial appearance). We are a non-profitable organization, no joining fees, non performing roopu, only whakangahau (entertaining), on sale of taonga Maori organization. Annual event: Every Sunday preceding the 6 of February or after if 6 falls on a Thursday or Friday.