NATIONAL AFFILIATION OF RESPECTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE ASSOCIATIONS CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
Flagship Project
PAACI Project 500
Philippine-Australian Arts, Culture & Innovation Centre
PAACI Project 500 is the flagship project of NARRA Co-operative Ltd. The vision is a 500-seat multicultural and performing arts centre in NSW, a national hub for Filipino-Australian excellence in performance, learning, innovation and community gathering.
Targeting completion by 2032, with a budget goal of over $20 million and a 7-year phased roadmap covering awareness, partnerships, fundraising, design and delivery.
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7-Year Roadmap
The Path to 2032
A phased plan covering awareness, partnerships, fundraising, design and delivery.
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Years 1–2
Vision & Awareness
- Launch PAACI Project 500 publicly
- Groundbreaking ceremonies and milestone events
- Build awareness across the Filipino-Australian community
- Establish governance and committee structure
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Year 3
Momentum & Partners
- Grow community and corporate partnerships
- Expand volunteer and committee base
- Increase fundraising activities and campaigns
- Engage government and multicultural stakeholders
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Year 4
Fundraising & Design
- Major fundraising drives including Donate a Brick
- Commission architectural design and feasibility
- Secure anchor funding commitments
- Develop detailed project plan and budget
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Year 5
Breaking Ground
- Finalise site selection and approvals
- Official groundbreaking ceremony
- Construction procurement and contracts
- Community celebration and recognition
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Years 6–7
Opening
- Construction and fit-out
- Programming and operations planning
- Grand opening of PAACI Centre
- Launch of 500-seat theatre and community spaces
Centre Preview
Inside the PAACI Centre
Step inside the future Philippine-Australian Arts, Culture and Innovation Centre, designed for the community, for generations to come.
Signature Space
The 500-Seat Theatre
Where Stories Come to Life
The centrepiece of PAACI is a world-class 500-seat multi-use performance space. Transforms seamlessly between theatre-style seating for dramatic performances and cabaret-style configurations for gala nights and social events.
Theatre & Musical Theatre
Concerts & Live Music
Gala Nights & Awards
Conferences & Forums
- 500 seats (theatre-style) or flexible cabaret configuration
- Professional stage with full fly tower and wing space
- State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems
- Orchestra pit capability
- Backstage dressing rooms and green room
- Full accessibility compliance
Welcome Space
The Foyer & 6 Spaces
Where Community Gathers, all under one roof
Gallery
Curated Filipino-Australian visual arts, heritage displays and rotating cultural showcases.
Sari-Sari Store & Bookshop
Filipino cultural gifts, literary classics and contemporary works you can take home.
Restaurant & Cafe
60-seat restaurant celebrating Filipino cuisine alongside world-class culinary offerings.
Business Rental Space
Flexible offices for businesses, start-ups and community organisations.
Rehearsal & Event Space
Versatile rehearsal studio and event venue for workshops, functions and gatherings.
Outdoor Space & Playground
Landscaped outdoor area for community events, cultural celebrations and play.
Leadership
PAACI Committee
The PAACI Committee oversees the operational direction of Project 500. Committee members commit to a minimum 12-month unpaid role and work collaboratively to advance the vision of a permanent Cultural Home for Filipino Australians.
Marcus Rivera
President · Executive
Joel Tungcab
Vice President · Project Manager
John Tantoco
Lead Communication
Juliet Navarro
Committee Member
Royce Lucero
Land Acquisition
Kerwin Datu
Lead Architect
Jimmy Lopez
Committee Member
Join the Committee
We welcome passionate community members who want to contribute to the PAACI Project 500 vision. Committee roles are unpaid and require a minimum 12-month commitment.
Donate a Brick
Legacy Wall
Every brick on this wall carries the name of someone who believes in our dream. This digital wall is a preview of the physical feature wall that will stand inside the future PAACI Centre. Add your name and become part of the legacy.
Explore the Legacy Wall
Step inside the future PAACI Centre and see every name that made it possible.
Bricks placed
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Total bricks
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0.2% of the wall complete
Web Designer
24 bricks placed · 10,000 total
Tax deductible (DGR) · Flexible payment plans available