The Wayfinding Project Grounded in Culture. Rising Together.
A Pasifika-led charity empowering young people, families, and communities through culturally grounded identity, leadership, resilience, and wellbeing programs.
Who We are
The Wayfinding Project is a not-for-profit organization based in Western Sydney. We aim to strengthen cultural identity, belonging, confidence, and leadership across schools, community, junior sport, and workplaces. Grounded in Pasifika values, storytelling, creative expression, and culturally safe practices, our programs help young people thrive in every space they move through.
The Wayfinding Project
GROUNDED IN CULTURE RISING TOGETHER
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
LINO SALAFAI FOUNDER & DIRECTOR The Wayfinding Project Ltd
The Wayfinding Project is a cultural education and wellbeing program designed for primary and secondary schools.
It connects students to identity, culture, and purpose through creative, community-based learning inspired by Pacific values of navigation, leadership, and collective growth
WHY JOIN
JOIN US AND BECOME A PROUD CULTURAL NAVIGATOR — GUIDED BY CULTURE, EMPOWERED TO LEAD.
An educator, artist, and cultural leader passionate about empowering young people through Pacific values of respect, belonging,and collective growth.
Lino brings over a decade of experience in cultural engagement, wellbeing, and education programs across NSW communities.
Our Programs
20-week Identity & Leadership Program
- A transformational journey through identity & belonging, communication & expression, leadership & influence, and reflection & legacy.
- Students build cultural pride, confidence, wellbeing, and leadership, becoming role models who uplift their community.
Resilience & Wellbeing Workshops
- Practical tools for understanding stress, coping strategies, cultural strengths, and family connection.
- Workshops support parents, carers, elders, community groups, and youth services.
Mindset & Team Culture Workshops
- High-energy sessions that transform teams.
- Young athletes learn confidence under pressure, communication, team standards, respect, mental toughness, and leadership on and off the field.
Resilient Teams & High-Performance Workshops
- For organizations seeking to support culturally diverse teams. Topics include psychological safety, communication.
- burnout prevention, high-performance habits, and cultural capability.
Why This Matters
- Identity
- Racism
- Pressure
- Disconnection
- Mental health
“This program helped me be proud of who I am and where I come from.”
Work With Us
Schools
Host a program
Clubs
Bring mindset & culture to your teams
Businesses
Sponsor or host workshops
Our Impact
Increased school engagement, stronger cultural identity, confident young leaders, healthier team culture in sport, improved relationships at home, and safer, more inclusive workplaces.
Over 1,000+ participants across NSW.
Partner With Us
You can sponsor a school, support a junior sports club, fund community workshops, bring programs into your workplace, co-design a project in Western Sydney, or donate as an individual or organization.