Reconnecting Generations, Celebrating Our Worldwide Heritage.
Strickland Family Reunion — celebrating our Worldwide heritage, reconnecting generations, sharing laughter, memories, culture, love, and unforgettable family moments together.
Registration, Accommodation, Catering/Food Due Date: Must be fully Paid by – 30th November 2026.
Family Line Uniform Due Date: Must be fully Paid by 30th September 2026.
Accommodation
Choose from four accommodation options to suit your needs during the reunion. Whether you prefer motel-style comfort, family-friendly apartments, shared group lodging, or budget-conscious rooms, each option offers convenience, comfort, and easy access to reunion activities. There’s something for individuals, couples, families, and larger groups, ensuring everyone enjoys a welcoming and memorable stay.
Hope Centre
Hope Centre in the main accomodation offers comfortable, modern accommodation set within peaceful natural surroundings. Designed to provide a relaxing and welcoming environment, the facility features spacious rooms, quality amenities, and tranquil outdoor spaces. Whether attending a retreat, conference, family gathering, or special event, guests can enjoy a restful stay with everything needed for comfort, convenience, and connection.
Cabins
Our cabins provide comfortable, practical accommodation for groups of all sizes. Configurations include 4-bed, 6-bed, and 8-bed bunk-style rooms, making them ideal for retreats, camps, family gatherings, and group events. Clean, welcoming, and surrounded by nature, the cabins offer a relaxing place to rest and recharge during your stay. Bathrooms are available.
Convention Lodge
Our lodge-style accommodation offers comfortable shared living spaces ideal for groups, retreats, and family gatherings. Featuring a mix of bunk beds and shared facilities, the lodge provides a welcoming, relaxed environment where guests can connect, unwind, and enjoy their stay. Spacious rooms and practical amenities ensure a comfortable experience for everyone. Bathrooms are available.
Powered Sites
Our powered sites provide a spacious and convenient base for campervans, caravans, motorhomes, and RVs. Set amongst peaceful natural surroundings, each site offers easy access to power and on-site facilities. Whether staying overnight or for an extended visit, guests can enjoy a comfortable, relaxing camping experience with plenty of room to unwind.
Opening and Closing Date
Confirmed Dates.
When reunion officially starts and ends.
Mark your calendars! The Strickland Family Reunion — Melbourne 2027 runs across five wonderful days, from Saturday 16 January to Wednesday 20 January 2027, at the Belgrave Convention Centre in Belgrave Heights, Victoria.
Festivities begin on Saturday 16 January, our opening day. This is when families arrive, and receive their free gift.
From Sunday through to Tuesday, the reunion is filled with shared meals, cultural celebration, activities, and plenty of time to reconnect across the generations. On-site accommodation covers the nights in between, so the whole family can stay close to the heart of the action.
The reunion draws to a close on Wednesday 20 January, where we gather one last time for the closing meal — also provided free — to share farewells, give thanks, and carry the memories home with us.
Five days, one family, countless memories. We can’t wait to celebrate our Cook Islands heritage together. Please remember to register and complete your bookings by the deadline of 30 November 2026 so we can plan a wonderful event for everyone.
Uniform
Show your family pride with official reunion uniforms designed to bring everyone together. Choose either polo or singlet based on coordinated family-line colours, the uniforms help create a strong sense of connection, make it easy to identify relatives, and add a fun, unified look throughout the reunion celebrations and activities.
Family Colors
Annie More- Torquoise
Annie Tavai – Teal
Edward Glassie – Maroon
John Rio – Baby Blue
Charles Iti – Lime Green
Lilly – Yellow/Gold
Minora – Orange
Teaupoto- Red
Teariki – Purple
Hosea – Pink
Ngatamaine – Navy Blue
Choose from different sizes
Men, Women and Kids have different codes for size and measurement. Ensure to choose the right code when ordering i.e. XS is a Mens Singlet or Polo Shirt.
W – Women
X – Men
Y – Kids
Sizes are in Australian measurements.
NOTE: .
1) For Women Training Singlet only, the largest size is 24W with women fitting. For sizes higher than 24W, select Mens Training Singlet Size, select either 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL, 8XL with Men Size Measurements.
Uniform Chart -Measurements
Opening Day (Sunday) Polo
Wear your Blue Polo on Sunday.
Venue
The reunion venue offers a welcoming space designed for connection, celebration, and creating lasting memories. With comfortable facilities, gathering areas, family-friendly surroundings, and room for both formal events and relaxed socialising, it provides the perfect setting for relatives to come together, reconnect across generations, and enjoy the reunion experience.
Belgrave Convention Centre.
Address: 3 Convention Ave, Belgrave Heights VIC 3160, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9752 6855
Website: https://www.bhc.org.au/
Direction:
You will find the Heights Conventions and Camps located 45kms east of Melbourne, nestled in the tall Eucalyptus trees of Belgrave Heights.
Catering and Food.
Enjoy a variety of delicious catering and food options designed to bring family together throughout the reunion. From shared meals and traditional favourites to special event dining and refreshments, the catering experience celebrates connection, culture, and hospitality while ensuring guests of all ages can relax, enjoy great food, and create lasting memories together.
| DAY | Menu | Price (Total) AUD |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 6pm | Dinner |
0-3: Free 4-12: $14.25 13+: $19.00 |
| Sunday | Breakfast. 2pm Family Cater (Free), No Dinner |
0-3: Free 4-12: $9.75 13+: $13.00 |
| Monday | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
0-3: Free 4-12: $33.75 13+: $45.00 Total for 3 meals |
| Tuesday | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
0-3: Free 4-12: $33.75 13+: $45.00 Total for 3 meals |
| Wednesday (AM) | Breakfast |
0-3: Free 4-12: $9.75 13+: $13.00 |
| Wednesday 12pm (Closing Day Meal) | Closing and Farewell Lunch 1pm Family Melbourne Cater | Free |
| Total for 5 Days |
0-3: Free 4-12: $101.25 13+: $135.00 |
Reunion Fees
Reunion fees help support the planning, organisation, and smooth running of the event while ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable experience. Contributions assist with venue costs, activities, catering, entertainment, and reunion resources. Transparent fee structures make it easier for families to plan ahead and help create a successful gathering for all generations.
Membership
Under 12: Free
12 to 16: $20, 17 to 59: $50, 60+: Free
NOTE: Age is determined for fee purposes when you register online, not during the reunion.
Tax: No
Reunion Uniform
Choose size and color, based on your family line. $35 for polo, and singlet, regardless of size. Important to order based on your family turn. Order and pay for Line and Opening Day Polo.
Tax: Yes (included in Price)
Catering
Foods are readily available during the reunion. Sunday Late Lunch and closing meal is provided free. $135 per person for over 13, $101.25 for 4-12, free for 0-3 for all meals for the duration of reunion.
Tax: Yes (included in Price)
Accomodation
Book Accommodation and choose which option suits your family needs. Main accommodation, cabins, lodges, each have different prices.
Tax: Yes (included in Price)
Executive Team
The Melbourne 2027 Team is a dedicated group of family members working together to plan, organise, and coordinate the next reunion. Their role is to support communication, manage event preparations, encourage family involvement, and help create a memorable experience that strengthens connections and celebrates the shared Strickland family heritage.
Assistant Secretary
Marg Pere Kairua
Treasurer
Roberta Matai
Assistant Treasurer
Fuafa’asaga I’o Tuakeu Lafaele
Chairperson
Maine Nga Tekopua
Assistant Chair
Te’o Anthony Sofe
Secretary
Tere Brown