Cultivating Creative Cultures with Communities (4Cs)

Presented by Creating Creative Cultures with Communities (4Cs) and Bunjil Place!

4Cs is proud to celebrate its 19th year of outstanding performances by primary, secondary and community participants.

Presented by students from Years 3 to 12 across the City of Casey and Melbourne, this vibrant showcase will run for four epic nights at Bunjil Place and celebrate cultural diversity and student creativity through performance and visual arts.

Led by the 2025 VCE-VM Event Planning students from Narre Warren South P-12 College in partnership with Lyndhurst Secondary College, the 4Cs program highlights strong community connections through collaborative, student-led projects. The showcase features educational achievements, multicultural and creative storytelling, and explores the literacy theme: ‘Advocating for Unheard Voices through Misinformation’.

This showcase and exhibition empowers students from diverse cultural backgrounds to explore, express, and share their heritage while upholding the core values of inclusivity, respect, and integrity. 

Night 1 - Monday 1 September 
Yan-Yan Yaruk Youth 
Hampton Park Secondary College
St Francis Catholic College Melton 
Community Group: The Mauritian Girls
Kambrya College
Dandenong High School

Night 2 - Monday 8 September 
Yan-Yan Yaruk Youth 
Hillsmeade Primary School and Alkira Secondary College
Home Education in the West 
Lyndhurst Secondary College 
Le Teine
Pacifika Youth

Night 3 - Monday 15 September 
Yan-Yan Yaruk Youth 
Craigieburn Secondary College & Roxburgh College
Cranbourne Secondary College
Hallam Secondary College
Clyde Secondary College
Pakenham Secondary College
Fountain Gate Secondary College

Night 4 - Tuesday 16 September 
Vocational Education Training First Nations presentation 
Narre Warren South P-12 College 
Sunshine College
Cranbourne West Secondary College 
Cranbourne East Secondary College

Download your 4Cs Show Program Order & Program here.

4Cs Show 1 Program Order

4Cs Show 1 Program

4Cs Show 2 Program Order
 
4Cs Show 2 Program
 

4Cs Founder & Director Laitini Matautia

Laitini Matautia is the Founder and Director of 4Cs – Cultivating Creative Cultures with Communities, a student-led program running for nearly two decades and now embedded in the VCE-VM curriculum across various victorian schools. She has led collaborations with schools, councils, cultural organisations, and community groups to create platforms for young people to share their voices and leadership through Performing Arts, Literacy, Visual Arts, and Applied Arts. Her work is underpinned by the values of inclusion, respect, and integrity, ensuring education remains deeply connected to culture, community, and real-world experience. She is widely regarded for her ability to bring diverse groups together, bridging gaps between schools and communities while creating spaces where young people feel valued and seen.

With over 20 years as an educator and community advocate, Laitini has currently shaped applied learning pathways and developed new VET programs in Cultural Leadership and Community Services at NWP-12. Her projects have reached thousands of students and families through cultural showcases, creative writing exhibitions, and workplace learning with local organisations. Recognised by partners such as the City of Casey, VicHealth, Bunjil Place, and the State Library Victoria, she continues to champion student agency, equity, and cultural pride, amplifying unheard voices across Victoria. Her leadership has not only transformed school-based learning but also built sustainable community partnerships that celebrate diversity and empower the next generation of leaders.


Image credit: Cultivating Creative Cultures with Communities (4Cs), Bunjil Place Theatre 2024. Photo: Phill Start

Content Warning: Contains smoke and haze effects and loud noises.

Note: The Multicultural Community Police will be attending 4Cs. You may see uniformed police in the foyer and theatre. The 4Cs program supports pro-social relationships with all government sectors and aims to build positive and trusting relationships with local multicultural community police.

If you would like to learn more about their part in the 4Cs program please ask to speak to our 4Cs team or Bunjil Place Visitor Liaison Service Team at the foyer desk.
 

Maui's Snack Bar

Maui’s Snack Bar returns to 4Cs, bringing the bold, soulful flavours of the islands. From Polynesian street eats to tropical treats, come experience a taste of the Pacific before the show. 

Please note: 
Food and drinks are not permitted inside the theatre. 
Plan ahead and enjoy island kai (food) to complete your night. There are no pre-orders for dinner. It will be first in first-served as per normal. 

Schools and communities can pre-order lunch. Your orders will allow Maui's to plan for the stock they require for the events.

Click this link to order your food 4C's Lunch Orders | Maui’s Snack Bar