About
Our Story
The Wayfinding Project was born from lived experience, navigating culture, family, expectations, stress, racism, and belonging while growing up in Western Sydney as Pasifika and Māori young people. We know what young people carry, the strength of identity, culture, story, and community. And we know that when a young person feels grounded in who they are, they rise. That is Wayfinding.
Our Approach
- Culturally grounded
- Strengths-based
- Trauma-aware
- Relationship-focused
- Co-designed with schools/clubs/communities
Mission
To strengthen cultural identity, belonging, resilience, and leadership across schools, communities, sport, and workplaces.
Our Values
Identity, Respect, Belonging, Service, Resilience, and Legacy.
Vision
A generation of Pasifika, Māori, and multicultural young people who walk confidently in all spaces, grounded in culture, supported by community, leading with purpose, and leaving a legacy.
Our Team
- Founder & CEO: Lino Salafai
- Lead Facilitator: Serita Gaualofa
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.
