Aurosokwo Project

Aurosokwo Project is a community-led initiative that creates low-pressure cultural and creative spaces for Pacific diaspora communities in Canberra.

The name “Aurosokwo” comes from the Yangoru language of Papua New Guinea and means “blessings overflowing.” The project was established to address feelings of isolation, cultural disconnection, and limited opportunities for Pacific peoples to gather, share stories, and celebrate their identities.

Through storytelling events, weaving workshops, creative gatherings, intergenerational conversations, and community documentation projects, Aurosokwo brings together people from diverse backgrounds to connect through culture, lived experience, and creativity.

Participants are invited to share stories of migration, family, language, service, identity, and belonging. Events are intentionally designed to be low-pressure and inclusive, with sensory supports and creative activities available to encourage participation from people with different needs and comfort levels.

More recently, the project has expanded into documenting stories from both Pacific diaspora communities and Australians whose experiences in the Pacific have shaped their understanding of culture, community, and service. These stories help build stronger connections between communities and preserve important cultural knowledge for future generations.

Aurosokwo contributes to community wellbeing by creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and connected while celebrating the diversity of Pacific cultures in Australia.